‘We’ve got your back’: Trump advisor vows U.S. support in South China Sea
MANILA — U.S. national security adviser Robert O'Brien on Monday assured the Philippines and Vietnam, countries both locked in maritime rows with China, that Washington has...
PSA: Installation of Easytrip, Autosweep RFID stickers to continue beyond December 1
The Department of Transportation stressed that the installation of radio frequency identification (RFID) stickers will continue after December 1. The DOTr had previously sought to go cashless on...
Manila International Book Fair’s first-ever digital edition: What to expect
For the first time ever, the Manila International Book Fair will launch its digital edition on Tuesday, November 24. The online edition of the book...
Criticisms vs BSP’s new logo continue as report bares central bank’s over P50 million...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has allotted P50 million for its public relations and branding this year, an official document revealed. Finance magazine Bilyonaryo reported that...
AstraZeneca says its coronavirus vaccine can be around 90% effective
AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be around 90% effective without any serious side effects, the latest drugmaker to unveil...
Taylor Swift voted artist of year for 6th time at American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift was named artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday and won two other trophies in a ceremony held live...
Cagayan priest partly blames massive corn plantations for flooding, landslides
A Cagayan priest has blamed the large-scale corn plantations as flooding and landslides are becoming more of a frequent natural disaster in the province. While...
Filipino BL ‘Gameboys’ gets global premiere as ‘Gameboys Level-Up Edition’
Popular Filipino BL (Boys Love) web-series "Gameboys" is set to have a global premiere as "Gameboys Level-Up Edition" next month. This, after streaming giant Netflix...
Local radio DJ apologizes for remarks perceived to belittle physical therapists
A radio host of a local radio station recently issued an apology after earning some criticisms for his on-air remarks perceived to belittle physical...
Pompeii’s ruins yield scalded bodies of rich man and slave
ROME — Archaeologists have discovered the exceptionally well-preserved remains of two men scalded to death by the volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient Roman city...
Vatican asks Instagram to investigate mysterious papal ‘like’ of model
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican said on Friday that it had asked Instagram to investigate how a "like" attributed to Pope Francis' official account ended up on...
Ateneo hit for saying student protests outside campus ‘not sanctioned’ by university
Ateneo de Manila University on Friday issued a statement saying that the street protests calling out the current administration which took place this week...
Upcoming Korean series ‘Sweet Home’ hypes fans with thrilling walk-through teaser
Streaming giant Netflix on Thursday announced that a new thriller Korean original series will premiere on the platform in December. The series titled “Sweet Home,”...
A step back? Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ new logo does not look modern to...
The new logo of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was perceived to be a "step back" from some of today's logos deemed modern with...
Amid pandemic, BTS’ hopeful ‘Life Goes On’ track brings warmth to fans around the...
South Korean group BTS released their much-anticipated album "BE" on Friday, November 20 along with a main track "Life Goes On," which brought comfort...