Duterte fully restores key troop pact with United States
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has restored a crucial pact governing the presence of U.S. troops in the Philippines, the two countries' defense ministers said...
Philippines to place Manila area in lockdown to curb Delta spread
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday approved the imposition of lockdown measures in the capital region to prevent the spread of the more...
Citing ‘low numbers’ of Delta cases, Duque says government is ‘proactive’
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III dismissed concerns that the government is being reactive in its response to emerging threats in the pandemic, such as...
Nesthy Petecio once said girls will surpass boys in Philippine sports
Filipino Olympic pugilist Nesthy Petecio once predicted that Filipino women will outplay men in the sports world. "Ang masasabi ko lang, mag-ingat-ingat na kayong mga...
‘When you see it’: Photobombing Margielyn Didal spread cheer in Tokyo
Her Olympic stint may be over but she'll always be remembered for her high spirits. Street skateboarder Margielyn Didal was spotted photobombing fellow athletes on...
Vaccinate anyone who wants a COVID-19 shot, says Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte ordered his government on Wednesday to open the coronavirus vaccination campaign to anyone who wants a shot as...
DOH counters fake chat group posts: No lockdown yet in Metro Manila
Chat groups have been buzzing overnight over posts declaring that a lockdown is being imposed on Metro Manila. Last night, however, the government's pandemic task...
Hidilyn Diaz back on social media, says Olympic gold for God
Hidilyn Diaz has returned to social media since her historic, record-breaking win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last Monday, July 26. In her first Instagram...
‘Wag plastic: A household brand’s candid post about new Hidilyn Diaz supporters
Orocan to brands: "Wag na tayong magplastikan."
‘Tama na po’: Kuya Kim voices appeal as Duterte lambasts ABS-CBN in SONA
Citing the unemployment of his friends, ABS-CBN television anchor Kim Atienza appealed for President Rodrigo Duterte to refrain from further criticizing their company after...
This dog can lift! See a cute weightlifting tribute for Hidilyn Diaz
An animal welfare organization paid an adorable tribute to Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz through shelter dog Ayvee. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shared on...
Moment marketing: How brands capitalize on Hidilyn Diaz’s Olympic feat
Companies and their brands are getting creative, hopping on to the celebratory ride over Hidilyn Diaz's historic success at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Facebook users...
Duterte says he took away their misery. Commuters are saying…
Commuters are countering President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim in his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) that traveling using public transportation has already improved...
Hidilyn Diaz wrote children’s book ‘Ginto’t Pilak’ you may not know about
Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz released a children's book last year about her journey in weightlifting. Anvil Publishing which published the book titled "Ginto't Pilak" promoted...
Hidilyn Diaz: From ‘plot’ to pride for Philippines’ first Olympic champion
MANILA, Philippines — Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, a day after making history as the Philippines' first ever Olympic gold medallist, took top billing in an...