#LearnOnTikTok: How Filipinos can use short-form video app as educational tool
It's not just for entertainment. One of the leading destinations for short-form mobile videos highlighted the hashtag "#LearnOnTikTok" in which users can immerse themselves in...
‘Hanggang stick na lang?’ Renewed criticisms vs Duque’s use of meter stick amid COVID-19...
The chief public authority on health was told to focus on vaccine procurement and other matters after he was seen brandishing a long stick...
Juxtaposed: No to use of ‘Philippines’ in naming new variant but yes to UK,...
The Philippines changed tune in using the place of origin to name novel coronavirus variants after a new one was detected on a patient...
Philippines sees new daily record 7,103 coronavirus cases
MANILA — The Philippine health ministry on Friday recorded 7,103 new coronavirus cases, the country's biggest daily increase in infections, and 13 more deaths. The ministry...
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...