‘Not Filipino-looking?’: Comments about Berlina, Philippines’ 1st virtual model

The Philippines' first virtual model does not look Filipino, according to Filipino online users. They expressed this comment in a report that showcased the Filipino...

Philippine nickel mining group rejects proposed tax on ore exports

Proposed 10% tax could kill local nickel miners - exec Philippines is China's biggest nickel ore supplier Government pushes for domestic nickel ore processing MANILA— The...
Bamboo

Party-list group issues disclaimer about Bamboo’s thanksgiving concert guesting

A party-list group shared a disclaimer about OPM singer Bamboo Mañalac after earning buzz for reportedly appearing in a now-edited promotional poster uploaded by...

What Prince Harry’s memoir Spare tells us about ‘complicated grief’ and the long-term impact...

The thought of her, as always, gave me a jolt of hope, and a burst of energy. And a stab of sorrow. Prince Harry’s reflection...
Law

‘Don’t ever question me’: Social media weigh in on viral law prof’s message to...

Humor or power tripping? An alleged message from a law professor to students about some rules for a class alarmed lawyers and other social media...

‘Wag ka nang mawala’: Mayonnaise, Kosang Marlon perform ‘Jopay’ together

The viral TikTok creator Kosang Marlon rocked the stage along with the OPM band Mayonnaise.  The band's frontman Monty Macalino jammed with Marlon following the viral personality's version of "Jopay"...

China’s Sichuan frees unmarried people to legally have children

Beijing— Health authorities in China's southwestern province of Sichuan will allow unmarried individuals to raise a family and enjoy benefits reserved for married couples, in...
Coffin

‘Make it free for all’: Reactions to Senate bill seeking free funeral services for...

A bill seeking to provide free funeral services for the poor garnered mixed cheers and jeers online. Sen. Raffy Tulfo filed this proposed measure in...

CBCP elevates Bataan’s St. John Paul II Church to national shrine status

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Sunday elevated the country’s first and only diocesan shrine dedicated to Saint John Paul II...
Maine Mendoza reaction

‘January pa rin?’: Personalities joke about ‘longest month’ of the year

It's not just you. For some personalities, the month of January feels the "longest." Why is this so? Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach was among the latest to...

In UK lawsuit, Hollywood star Eva Green says making ‘B movie’ would ruin career

LONDON— Hollywood actress Eva Green, who is suing financiers for her fee for a failed film in which she was to star, told a London...

Ellen Adarna, Derek Ramsay under fire over display of Philippine flag vs neighbor’s Chinese...

Celebrity couple Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay received backlash online after hanging a Philippine flag while a Chinese sign is displayed outside their neighbor’s house. “I...

From ashes to fly larvae, new ideas aim to revive farm soil

WINNIPEG, Manitoba— As extreme weather and human activity degrade the world's arable land, scientists and developers are looking at new and largely unproven methods to...

People who posted Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail should be named, U.S. judge rules

NEW YORK— A U.S. judge on Monday said the names of two people who helped guarantee bail for indicted FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried...

Marcos Jr’s youngest son does OJT at Romualdez’s House office

House Speaker Martin Romualdez confirmed that his nephew and president's son Vincent Marcos has been working as an intern at the lawmaker’s office since last week.  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s...