J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against Delta variant
Johnson & Johnson said late Thursday that its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine showed strong promise against the Delta variant and other emerging strains and also...
Thailand’s ‘paradise island’ Phuket reopens to tourists
PHUKET, Thailand — Hundreds of vaccinated foreign tourists arrived on the Thai resort island of Phuket on Thursday, the first visitors to its beaches and golf courses...
LRT-2 Marikina-Pasig, Antipolo stations to open on July 6
Residents of Antipolo and Marikina City are expected to have a smoother commute with the opening of two new LRT-2 Line (Light Rail Transit-2...
‘Kicks meet bricks’: Adidas, LEGO release special edition of Superstar sneakers
Adidas Originals and the LEGO Group have teamed up to create a Lego inspired classic Superstar sneaker that can either be worn or built...
Animal rescue org asks residents to take pets, livestock with them amid Taal Volcano...
A non-government organization dedicated to animal rescue initiatives called on pet and livestock owners to refrain from leaving them behind amid the current unrest...
With 3D printed ‘steaks’, Spanish startup eyes the mass market
BARCELONA — As demand for plant-based alternatives to meat rises, Barcelona-based startup Novameat is using its 3D printing technology to manufacture vegetarian "steaks" that it...
Leonen joins global call to free Britney Spears from 13-year-old conservatorship
Associate Justice Marvic Leonen joined in the widespread call to free Britney Spears from her conservatorship which controlled her career and her personal life...
#KapamilyaForever posts flood local Twitter amid appreciation for ABS-CBN
The hashtag "#KapamilyaForever" gained traction on social media on Wednesday as posts expressing appreciation for ABS-CBN surfaced. The phrase was also previously used by the network's...
Duque disapproves Philippines’ low COVID-19 resilience ranking
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III found the recent low COVID-19 resilience ranking of the Philippines in a study by Bloomberg unfair. In a report released...
Engineering students develop sign language voice converter for thesis
Electrical Engineering students from Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) developed a glove-like device that can translate Filipino Sign Language into English speech in real-time for...
‘Black Widow’ screening rolls out the red carpet for London film fans
LONDON — Film fans young and old, some dressed as their favorite "Avengers" characters, walked and posed on a red carpet in London's Leicester Square...
Quarantine eats: Jollibee joins ube cheese craze with new pie
As many Filipinos have been stuck at home and doing experiments in the kitchen, the quarantine has led to the discovery or reinvention of...
‘It’s JulyNa Magdangal!’ Fans welcome month of July with Jolina Magdangal posts
It's that time of the year again. Memes featuring Kapamilya television host Jolina Magdangal surfaced as fans greet the first day of July with online...
Ranz and Niana, SB19, other creators to headline first-ever Philippine TikTok Awards
TikTok, one of the go-to online platforms of some Filipinos during the pandemic, will host its own award show this July 4. The first-ever TikTok Awards...
Philippines ranks 4th among countries with most number of people subscribed to streaming service
Streaming services are becoming to go-to entertainment of Filipinos, especially this COVID-19 pandemic. An independent comparison platform reported that the Philippines ranks fourth among countries...