YouTube to roll out short-form video service in U.S. to take on TikTok
Alphabet Inc's YouTube is rolling out a short-form video-streaming service on its platform in the United States as it looks to better compete with rival TikTok...
Church historians reject claim that Butuan was site of First Mass in Philippines
An association of Catholic historians has rejected a new book that asserts Butuan in Mindanao was the site of the first recorded Mass in...
Non-COVID patients ‘collateral damage’ as hospitals get overwhelmed by coronavirus cases surge
It's déjà vu for some healthcare workers. Reports of non-COVID-19 patients dying due to possible delayed care surfaced as hospitals continue to experience a surge...
‘Vital signs po’: Palace spox’s ‘vital statistics’ remark spawn memes as netizens correct term...
Social media users corrected the presidential spokesperson after he mentioned his "vital statistics" were checked instead of vital signs. In a briefing on March 18,...
Philippines approves emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
MANILA — The Philippines has approved Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday. The vaccine, developed by...
Recycling gone digital: New local app helps Filipinos manage waste amid pandemic
A new waste management application was launched to help Filipinos collect and recycle their trash. Called Trash Panda, the application is an "on-demand recoverable waste...
Trailer reveal: ‘In the Heights’ based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical
Warner Bros. Pictures early this week released a vibrant and rousing trailer of “In the Heights” based on Lin Manuel-Miranda’s award-winning musical stage play. “In...
Pusitive? Asim-tomatic? Marikina resto gains buzz for health-related food names
A restaurant in Marikina City is gaining traction for the creative names of the food choices offered on its menu, such as "pusitive," "brain...
#RacismisNotComedy: Old BBC video about ‘Filipino children’ gains traction amid anti-Asian hate sentiments
An old video clip of a show in the United Kingdom previously accused of racism against Filipinos resurfaced on Twitter amid the rise of...
Ely Buendia releases highly political song but some are wary of its origin
A highly political song performed by former Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia initially gained buzz for its message but others were more critical of its...
‘Super Mario’ leaps into real world in Universal Studios park launch
OSAKA — Universal Studios Japan (USJ) opens on Thursday its $550 million, pandemic-delayed Mario-themed attraction in a major leap by games maker Nintendo Co Ltd beyond...
#ThrowbackThursday: Filipinos ask for update on Duterte-Cayetano’s 2016 bank waiver
Social media users resurfaced an old post of former House speaker advocating on anti-corruption among 2016 presidential and vice presidential bets. The post of Rep. Alan...
Can ivermectin lessen risk of COVID-19? Health orgs debunk claims
Both local and international health bodies advised the public against the use of ivermectin veterinary products to treat COVID-19, citing scant clinical trials on its...
Maris Racal’s 2017 tweet about Rico Blanco resurfaces amid dating rumors
Actress and singer Maris Racal's tweet about wanting to hear OPM icon Rico Blanco sing "live" almost four years ago resurfaced on social media after...
Bolsonaro opposes social distancing as Brazil sets record 90,000 COVID-19 cases
BRASILIA — Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday said he was happy that supporters have been staging anti-social distancing protests, on the same day as the...