Parody: Macoy Dubs’ new persona ‘Lisa B’ launches budget airline amid holiday rush woes
A popular comedian parodied an airline company as the supposed alternative transportation for ride-hailing apps in the Philippines. Macoy Dubs recently released a new content series...
PSE closed on December 26 for public holiday
The Philippines' financial markets will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, for a public holiday. Trading will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Your vote matters: Miss Universe Philippines invites Pinoys to help Celeste Cortesi on journey
"Time to show the universe the power of Filipinos!" The Miss Universe Philippines Organization invited Pinoys to vote for this year's bet, Celeste Cortesi of...
Fact check: Did Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas release a P100 coin?
Did the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas really release a P100 coin? This was the question of a Twitter who shared a graphic with a photo of a supposed...
Why do people feel lonely at Christmas? Here’s what the research says
Christmas is said to be a time for connecting with friends, family and having fun. But it can also be time of loneliness. Indeed,...
BTS fandom tech firm Weverse reaches beyond K-Pop
SEOUL— When Jin became the first member of the K-Pop supergroup BTS to enlist for South Korea's mandatory military service this month, he had a special message...
H&M confirms it has rights to Justin Bieber merchandise
STOCKHOLM— Swedish clothes retailer H&M HMb.ST said on Thursday it had the rights to sell Justin Bieber merchandise it pulled from stores this week after the popstar said he had...
Transport woes push commuters to use dating app to find ride to destination
As commuters face difficulty in booking a taxi, some commuters are turning to the dating app Grindr to find rides to their respective destinations. In a tweet,...
7-Eleven offers Pancake House favorites in select branches
Some of Pancake House dishes are now available in select 7-Eleven stores in Luzon. Among the meals available in the convenience store are House Spaghetti, Beef Tapa and Tacos. These dishes...
UST basketball player Nicael Cabanero jokes about wanting to play in Korea to see...
University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers basketball player Nicael Cabanero jokingly said that he hopes to play in South Korea to see his Kpop idols. "Sana korea na...
‘COD scam’: Pinoys warned against receiving packages they didn’t order
A businesswoman warned Filipinos of receiving packages that they did not order in the first place. Diana Lacse Hortilano on December 19 shared that an...
DND orders strengthened military presence after ‘Chinese activities’ near islands
MANILA— The Philippines' defense ministry on Thursday ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea after monitoring "Chinese activities" in disputed...
‘Hindi ako yan’: Why Kuya Kim is being congratulated on social media
After reclaiming the UAAP Men’s basketball title, a photo of Ateneo Blue Eagles player Dave Ildefonso has been gaining traction for a hilarious reason. In a post by Ateneo athletes' fan...
Six ways to reduce loneliness this Christmas — from a psychologist
Snowmen, tables groaning with food and families having a wonderful time together — these are the images that probably pop into your head when you...
Endangered pink iguana hatchlings seen for first time on Galapagos island
QUITO— Scientists have discovered hatchling and juvenile populations of the Galapagos pink land iguana, an endangered reptile native to a sole island on the Ecuadorean...