COVID remains a public health emergency, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that COVID-19 continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, its highest form of...
#MamaMo: Janine Gutierrez mistaken as daughter of other celeb moms
It's another day, another "mom" for Janine Gutierrez. The actress on Monday shared the latest of her "#MamaMo" encounters when a man mistook her for...
Jessica Sanchez’s cover of ‘Drunk In Love’ outro makes waves online
A former "American Idol" was recently the talk of town online for her rendition of Beyoncé’s "Drunk In Love" live performance. Jessica Sanchez, a runner-up...
Jia Morado-De Guzman to temporarily replace Alyssa Valdez as Creamline captain
Jia Morado-De Guzman will temporarily act as Creamline's captain for the upcoming 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference as Alyssa Valdez recovers from her knee injury. Asked how Morado-De Guzman...
Philips scraps 6,000 jobs in drive to improve profitability
AMSTERDAM – Dutch health technology company Philips PHG.AS said on Monday it would scrap 6,000 jobs to restore its profitability following a recall of respiratory devices that knocked...
Fan explains ‘tinapa’ gift to ‘confused’ Janella Salvador
Actress Janella Salvador responded to a fan who gave her a smoked fish as a gift during a "Darna" mall show in Bataan over...
‘Cancel culture’ is contrary to synodality, says CBCP head
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a warning Saturday against so-called “cancel culture” during his address to the CBCP...
Celeb reservists? Concerns over proposal to augment ‘mandatory ROTC’ personnel
A senator was reminded of other pressing matters in the country after suggesting that celebrity reservists can teach the proposed Reserve Offices' Training Course...
NFL: Chiefs beat Bengals with late field goal to clinch AFC Championship
The Kansas City Chiefs scored a field goal with seconds remaining to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in a thrilling AFC Championship duel on...
‘Hi! I am Doggo’: Pet rescue org’s tragic dog story gains buzz
An organization for rescuing pets reported that an armored car ran over and killed a sleeping dog in front of a house in General...
New Zealand’s Auckland expected to receive further rains as flooding remains
WELLINGTON – Flood ravaged Auckland is expected to receive further heavy rain over the coming days, according to the city’s council, even as people start to...
Philippines to offer value-added tax refund to foreign tourists by 2024
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos has approved a value-added tax refund program for foreign tourists by 2024 to attract more visitors, the Presidential Communications...
Philippines defiant, says won’t cooperate with ICC investigation
Justice secretary says ICC cannot impose on Manila
Duterte's crackdown on drugs blamed for over 6,200 deaths
ICC had in 2021 suspended investigation...
Pia Wurtzbach admits still feeling giddy about ‘Ako bahala’ Miss Universe tweet
Eight years after ending the country's 42-year Miss Universe drought, former titleholder Pia Wurtzbach said she still feels giddy whenever her old tweet about...
Isabela beauty queen urges government to make farming conditions better
A local beauty pageant contestant earned praise from the public because of her answer that highlights issues confronting Filipino farmers and what the government...