‘Salamat sa pagsunod sa rules’: Angel Locsin tells Vico Sotto after completing 14-day quarantine
Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin thanked Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto who finished his 14-day quarantine despite already testing negative for COVID-19. The city chief on Tuesday...
Japan’s Olympics minister hopes torch relay turns around public sentiment
FUKUSHIMA — Japan's Olympic minister Tamayo Marukawa told reporters on Thursday she hoped the public's sentiment towards the Tokyo Games would improve as the torch relay proceeded. Japan...
Clara Benin among new talents of new Southeast Asian label ‘OFFMUTE’
Acclaimed Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin is one of the pioneer talents of Sony Music Entertainment’s new Southeast Asian label "OFFMUTE." Other new artists in board...
Provincial execs cutting in vaccination line brings back VIP testing controversy online
The VIP testing controversy resurfaced on social media following the recent reports of local officials getting inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine ahead of health workers. Five...
‘Is this an omen?’ Philippines records 6,666 new COVID-19 cases and Filipinos are creeped...
The country's daily tally of new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday made Filipinos wonder if they are in "hell." The Department of Health on March 24...
‘Harassment not funny’: #SafeSpacesForAll urged after viral post on bikers objectifying a woman
A group of female cyclists launched a petition to make cycling a safe space for all amid a viral post showing bikers disrespecting and...
Kuya Kim backs Kakai Bautista as Mario Maurer’s agency issues demand letter
Television host Kim Atienza supported actress-comedienne Kakai Bautista after the management of Thai actor Mario Maurer, whom she has worked with years before, issued a...
Rundown: Food delivery deals amid March stay-at-home orders
The national government on Sunday placed the National Capital Region and four nearby provinces under a stricter general community quarantine in the National Capital...
Got a shot? Get a doughnut! Krispy Kreme gives away treat to vaccinated
LOS ANGELES —Known for their perfectly glazed sugary treats, people now have another reason to appreciate doughnut chain Krispy Kreme. Starting last Monday, anyone who shows a valid...
Music soothes pandemic blues as 2020 record sales hit high note
LONDON — Turn on, tune in and stay at home. That's what millions of music fans did in 2020, with a rise in subscription streaming leading global...
PGH warns public vs individuals offering fake COVID-19 test results
The Philippine General Hospital cautioned the public against dealing with suspicious individuals offering fake coronavirus tests under the institution's name. This advisory came after some...
Janine Gutierrez joins ranks of actresses speaking out about government’s COVID-19 response
Kapamilya actress Janine Gutierrez is the latest celebrity to speak out about the government's COVID-19 response as the country continues to see a surge...
Banksy’s tribute to health workers sells for record $20 million at auction
LONDON — A Banksy painting showing a boy playing with a toy nurse as a superhero sold for more than $20 million on Tuesday, setting an auction...
Springtime in Japan but COVID-19 limits festivities for cherry blossom fans
TOKYO — An early spring in Japan is drawing cherry blossom fans to Tokyo's parks but the government has urged people to limit traditional festivities to prevent a...
Prince Harry named chief impact officer at mental health company
Britain's Prince Harry will become the first chief impact officer of BetterUp Inc, a San Francisco-based start-up that provides employee coaching and mental health assistance, the company...