History of chasing the fleeting beauty of Japan’s cherry blossoms
As a lecturer in Japanese studies, the first questions I ask my students is: “What sort of images come to mind when you think...
Rundown: Where you can access virtual Visita Iglesia for Holy Week 2021
As some Catholics observe Holy Week under a strict lockdown for the second time this year, a number of parishes shared links where they can still...
Overwhelmed hospitals: Tragic stories of people who died of COVID-19 in the cold as...
Tragic tales of COVID-19-infected patients who died outside hospital care present the grim impact of the worsening pandemic in the country. In a Twitter thread...
Planning to go out? WHO reminds public of 14-day incubation period amid Holy Week...
Testing negative for COVID-19 does not guarantee a safe pass to be around people. The World Health Organization-Philippines issued this reminder on March 22, ahead...
Suspect in Manhattan attack on Fil-Am woman charged with assault as a hate crime
NEW YORK— A New York man previously convicted of murdering his mother has been arrested and charged with assaulting a 65-year-old Filipino-American woman in...
#LugawisEssential: Rice porridge delivery sparks essential goods debate
The Palace said that food deliveries "must remain unhampered 24/7" after a video of a rider being apprehended for supposedly violating curfew hours in...
ECQ extension within ‘NCR Plus bubble’ not yet confirmed amid rumors circulating in group...
Is the enhanced community quarantine over the so-called "NCR Plus bubble" or Greater Manila Area (National Capital Region, Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna and Rizal) extended? A...
Another medical org not recommending ivermectin for COVID-19 cure
Another medical group advised the public against the use of anti-parasitic drug ivermectin after the House of Representatives started to probe the country’s Food...
Philippines says Chinese ‘militia’ swarm has spread in disputed waters
MANILA — Hundreds of Chinese vessels believed to be manned by militias in the South China Sea have spread to a wider area, the Philippines said on...
More calls for donations as medical resources run low amid COVID-19 surge
Calls for donation were launched online as medical resources ran low amid the continuous rise of COVID-19 cases in the country. Vice President Leni Robredo...
Slovak Prime Minister Matovic quits, hands baton to ally Heger
PRAGUE — Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic resigned on Tuesday, opening the way to forming a new government after a month-long political crisis sparked by a dispute...
Concerns over traffic enforcers in PPE suits raised
The transportation department was called out for letting its enforcers wear personal protective equipment (PPE) suits manning the checkpoints and inspecting the compliance of public transportation to...
PGH disowns circulating calls for monetary donations using its foundation’s name
The Philippine General Hospital advised the public against call for monetary donations for its patients. In a notice to the public on March 30, the...
K-pop’s BTS calls for end to rising anti-Asian racism, says it suffered racist abuse
SEOUL — South Korea's K-pop music group BTS called on Tuesday for an end to anti-Asian racism and said it had also suffered racist abuse which had...
‘Game of Thrones’ play aims to bring Westeros to Broadway
LOS ANGELES — "Game of Thrones" and the fictional world of Westeros will come to life in a stage play that producers said on Tuesday they hope...