Hong Kong pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily to print final edition on Thursday
Apple Daily expected to print million copies of last edition
Closure comes after offices raided, five executives arrested
Assets of companies related to newspaper frozen...
Lack of education, neglect raised after Philippines tagged as ‘global epicenter’ of live-streamed child...
Child neglect and poverty were perceived as the main factors why there is still prevailing online child abuse in the Philippines. These woes were discussed...
Why an online ad of a pain relieving oil endorsed by Andrea Brillantes is...
A video advertisement of a well-known local pain relieving oil featuring actress-vlogger Andrea Brillantes caught the local online community's attention for how it showed...
PhilSys registration sites: Rundown of malls where one can register for national ID
Filipinos can now conveniently register for a national ID, the government's central identification platform for citizens and resident aliens, through different shopping malls. The national...
Oxford University explores anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment
The University of Oxford said on Wednesday it was testing anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as a possible treatment for COVID-19, as part of a British...
No microchip, no fetus: DOH debunks widespread myths on COVID-19 vaccines anew
COVID-19 vaccines are not used to track people and do not directly cause their deaths. These are among the still prevailing claims on social media...
Luis Manzano urges the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19
TV host, actor and model Luis Manzano urged the public to get a COVID-19 jab on Monday. “I am a firm believer in vaccines. It make...
Who is DOF’s new hire? Duterte’s old social media operator
A strategist who previously made headlines over his controversial social media activities was hired by a government agency as a communications strategy consultant. This prompted...
India says new COVID variant is a concern
India declares Delta plus a variant of concern
Campaign faces challenges
Federal drive injects 8.6 mln doses on first day BENGALURU — India on Tuesday declared a new...
BTS’ ‘Butter’ breaks records on Billboard Hot 100 for 4th week
BTS’ “Butter” has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks, making it the group’s longest-leading No. 1 hit. It bested the three-week run...
‘Appalled’ Billie Eilish apologizes for racial slur in resurfaced video
LONDON — Billie Eilish has apologized after a video surfaced appearing to show the American singer mouthing a racial slur and putting on accents. In a statement posted...
Why gov’t should focus on jab rollout rather than face shield policy
In recent days, there has been a clamorous discussion among policymakers on whether the Philippines should continue to require wearing a face shield or...
Sarah, Jolina, Moira meal? Fast food meal packaging recreated are inspired by Filipino artists
Do you want the Jolina meal, the Pop Star meal or the Paubaya meal? Some Filipinos used their wit and creativity to create different designs...
Sucat village raffles off bags of rice to boost vaccine drive
MANILA — A community in the Philippines has been raffling off huge sacks of rice in exchange for getting vaccinated against COVID-19, after finding it...
How incentives, not threats, are getting people vaccinated for COVID-19
Incentives work to encourage more Filipinos to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Some social media users highlighted this following a vaccine initiative with free gas cards...