‘No vax, no work’ is illegal, DOH stresses as fake news causes panic
The Department of Health denied swirling reports about the COVID-19 jab requirement for work and financial aid as false information. Some local government units have...
Antipolo halts walk-ins at COVID-19 vaccination sites due to huge crowds
The city government of Antipolo temporarily stopped its walk-in vaccination system after huge crowds flocked to local sites in malls on Thursday, August 5...
Philippines records 10,623 new COVID-19 infections on Friday
MANILA — The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 10,623 new coronavirus cases, the largest single-day increase in infections in nearly four months, and...
Baguio’s famous cake shop Vizco’s to open stores in Metro Manila
Tourists no longer have to travel all the way to Baguio City to taste this famous strawberry shortcake. Vizco’s Restaurant and Cake Shop is set...
Indigenous peoples panel to look into Nas Academy deal with Whang-Od
A regional director of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples will conduct an inquiry into the supposed contract signing between the Nas Academy and...
Tiny bubbles: PNP chief’s NCR ‘policy’ births memes, quips and Nora Aunor references
Memes and quips sprouted on social media after the Philippine National Police chief said that a "tiny bubbles" policy will be implemented in Metro...
Indonesia says ‘Jurassic Park’ project on track despite UNESCO warnings
Construction on an Indonesian tourism project dubbed "Jurassic Park" on social media will continue, the Southeast Asian country's environment ministry said on Thursday, despite UNESCO warnings...
Marcos hidden wealth may show up for 2022, says US litigator
American lawyer Robert Swift has spent decades looking for traces of the hidden wealth of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos after he won a class...
IN PHOTOS: Chaos in Manila as thousands rush to get vaccine before lockdown
Chaos overtook several COVID-19 vaccination sites in Manila on Thursday as thousands showed up hoping to receive a shot before the Philippines capital heads...
Apple to check iCloud photo uploads for child abuse images
Apple Inc. on Thursday said it will implement a system that checks photos on iPhones in the United States before they are uploaded to its iCloud storage services to...
Carlos Paalam cheered for kissing defeated Japanese foe at Olympic semis
Boxer Carlos Paalam's display of sportsmanship to Japanese foe Ryomei Tanaka after defeating him in the men's flyweight semi-finals on Tokyo Olympics 2020 didn't...
Philippine Olympic Committee cautions brands vs use of Olympic rings, logos
The Philippine Olympic Committee reminded private companies on Thursday about the use of logos, emblems and other properties of the Olympics. Brands have previously sent...
EJ Obiena admits disappointment over Olympic stint
Trying to clear up reports that he was "unsure" about joining the 2024 Summer Olympics in France, pole vaulter EJ Obiena admitted he is...
Singer Rihanna is officially a billionaire, Forbes says
Pop star Rihanna's net worth is estimated at $1.7 billion, making her the richest woman musician in the world, but her music is not...
False info made 10,000 people line up for Manila vaccination, says LGU
There were long queues and a larger-than-expected crowd at Manila vaccination sites early this Thursday morning, August 5, partly due to a false social...