MRT-3 apologizes over laptop incident but says it’s not liable for loss, damage of...

The MRT-3 management has extended its apology to a train passenger whose laptop was damaged during an x-ray scanner check.  The management, however, said it...

Pagcor weighs sale of casinos for P80 billion

MANILA— The Philippines' gaming regulator is considering selling all 41 casinos it operates to raise P80 billion ($1.47 billion) in government revenue and in order...
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‘Tapos na cuddle weather’: Amihan-loving Pinoys lament start of dry season

Cool weather-loving Filipinos are going to miss the northeast monsoon or "amihan." This was the consensus among some social media users who reacted to reports...

‘Kumot couture’ takes spotlight at Bench Fashion Week

Fashion designer Jaggy Glarino's Core Memory Collection caught online attention as models walked on the runway wearing a dress made of fabric that resembles the...

New book chronicles dogs in cultural, historical moments in Philippine history

Filipino fur-parents can learn more about the cultural and historical encounters with dogs in the Philippines through a book that will be released this...
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Philippines finds sunken fuel tanker 3 weeks after spill

MANILA — A leaking fuel tanker that sank off the central Philippines three weeks ago has been found using an underwater robot from Japan, a...

‘Act now’: IPCC climate report appeals to all to salvage 1.5C goal

IPCC says rapid, deep emissions cuts needed to stay below 1.5C Urges people to act in self-interest for health, wellbeing Choices this decade...
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‘#MalayoPaPeroMalayoNa’: Lawmaker gives update about divorce bill in Congress

"#MalayoPaPeroMalayoNa" was how a lawmaker described the progress of the divorce bill in the lower chamber as he gave an update about the legislative...

‘Never say die’: Basketball community rally behind LA Tenorio amid cancer bout

“Never say die!” This was the collective chant of the Filipino basketball community after LA Tenorio revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. The Barangay...

‘Be mindful’: MRT commuter tells fellow passenger after laptop damage incident

A train passenger called on her fellow commuters to be considerate after her laptop got damaged when it passed through the security x-ray scanner.  On...

Ukrainian ballerina uprooted by war flies high again in Swan Lake

BUDAPEST— After the lights dim in Budapest's magnificent Opera House, Ukrainian ballerina Ganna Muromtseva flutters high with undulating arms in the lead role of Tchaikovsky's...
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Nico Bolzico literally cuts pasta in response to ‘cut the carbs’ advice

Entrepreneur and online personality Nico Bolzico amused social media users after literally following a physician's advice to "cut the carbs" or carbohydrates in his...
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Why PNP’s stiletto run for National Women’s Month is raising eyebrows

Filipino social media users raised questions about the initiative of male police officers in Leyte for the National Women's Month this March. A video of...

Filipino WWII ‘comfort woman’ Lola Hilaria passes away at 97

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse.  Another Filipino “comfort woman,” who has long been fighting for justice, died on Sunday evening.  Hilaria Viray...

‘Honorary park ranger’ Nadine Lustre backs Masungi Georeserve Project anew

Environmental advocate Nadine Lustre renewed her support for the Masungi Georeserve Foundation in fighting for the forest's future. Masungi on Monday afternoon uploaded photos of Nadine's...