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SONA 2021 protesters, police advised to follow immediate quarantine if COVID-19 symptoms occur

As Filipinos mobilize on the streets in light of President Rodrigo Duterte's last State of the Nation Address, the health department reminded participants to...

No such thing as Typhoon Maria near the Philippines, says PAGASA

Addressing false claims and warnings being shared around on social, state weather bureau PAGASA stressed there's no such thing as a tropical cyclone named...

Church groups renew calls to defend people’s rights, end impunity

Church groups once again called on the national government to defend people’s rights and end impunity as President Rodrigo Duterte marks his last State...

Philippines’ Margielyn Didal’s ‘seal of approval’ gets featured by Tokyo 2020

Filipino skateboarder Margielyn Didal finished in seventh place at the Women's Street Skateboarding finals in Tokyo Olympics on Monday at Ariake Park Skateboarding. https://twitter.com/interaksyon/status/1419475823208255497   The 22-year-old...

Filipino artists, activists’ ‘Wakasan na’ artworks, raised-fist ‘tumindig’ icons at SONA rally

Filipino artists went the creative route and showcased artworks and paintings during the protest rally ahead of the last State of the Nation Address...

SONA shot! Drinking game guides for adult viewers for Duterte’s big day

"The tradition continues." Words and topics that are expected to make an appearance at President Rodrigo Duterte's final State of the Nation Address surfaced on...

‘We’re proud of you’: Fans back Carlos Yulo after floor exercise loss

Fans of gymnast Carlos Yulo continued to rally behind him after he failed at his floor exercise routine, which was the same discipline he...

‘A sense of how Philippines fared’: Voters urged to listen to Duterte’s last SONA...

The spokesperson of the Commission of Elections urged Filipinos to watch President Rodrigo Duterte's final State of the Nation Address to help them gauge...

Axie Infinity: Online games where people earn as they play are transforming gaming

The ultimate point of playing video games has always been to have fun. Whether it’s Space Invaders or Sonic or Red Dead Redemption, you...

A major ivermectin study has been withdrawn, so what now for the controversial drug?

Ivermectin, an existing drug against parasites including head lice, has had a chequered history when it comes to treating COVID-19. The bulk of studies so...

Olympics: Superstar Naomi Osaka lights flame as Japan’s COVID-hit Games open

Opening ceremony held with 950 spectators amid COVID-19 "Today is a moment of hope" says IOC head Bach Giant wooden rings evoke Japanese...

Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, Sandwich, more to headline 2nd digital edition of ‘Linggo ng...

The annual and weeklong celebration of a wide variety of music, Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) 2021, will be held online for the second time. LMP...

Environmental group pushes for strict observance of waste law to help mitigate metro flooding

An environmental health organization urged local government units (LGUs) to strictly implement waste management laws to help minimize the flooding in urban areas amid...

Advocacy, civil society groups laud education bill for learners with disabilities

In celebration of the 43rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, various groups praised the bill that seeks to promote the access of learners...

Olympics: After 49 years Israelis killed at 1972 Munich Games remembered in opening ceremony

TOKYO —  Israeli Olympic team members killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics were remembered during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on...