Pope says same-sex couples should be covered by civil union laws

ROME — Pope Francis has said that same-sex couples should be protected by civil union laws in the clearest language he has used on the rights of...
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LizQuen ‘Most Popular Loveteam of Movies’ at Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Awards

Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil are among the big winners at the prestigious 51st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box-Office Entertainment Awards for their...

COVID-19 masks FAQs: How can cloth stop a tiny virus? What’s the best fabric?...

Face masks reduce the spread of viruses passed on from respiratory secretions. While cloth masks are imperfect, widespread use of an imperfect mask has...
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Yay or nay? Miss Universe Philippines ‘Filipina’ crown design thrills beauty pageant fans

The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 "Filipina" crown's design which represents the triumph of a Filipino woman drew praises among fans of the much-awaited beauty...

Quiapo Church goes mobile to reach out to devotees

Quiapo Church has launched a mobile app to reach out to devotees widely and further spread the devotion to the Black Nazarene. The app gathers prayer...

Breast cancer awareness is not enough: Public health strategies need to be based on...

I’m tired of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Forgive me, but as a researcher studying how we understand information on links between environmental and occupational...

Harry and Meghan decry ‘crisis of hate’ in social media

LOS ANGELES — Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, spoke on Tuesday about their campaign against social media negativity, with Harry warning of...
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Children’s clothing brand probes reports of ‘card scheme’ in store

A children's clothing brand on Monday said it is currently investigating reports of fraudulent activity in one of its stores following a consumer's online...

South Korea’s pop culture machine boosts Netflix’s international growth -source

NEW YORK/SEOUL — A zombie drama, a TV series about a supernatural nurse and one about an antisocial children's book author helped turn South Korea into one...

‘What if mañanita-themed?’ Netizens cast doubt on government’s Christmas party ban

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday announced that Christmas parties will be prohibited in Metro Manila and areas under the general community quarantine, an announcement that  left...

Tiktok trend ‘Museo de Filipino’ teaches Philippines history, other relevant issues to younger generation

Filipino users on TikTok have started a trend called "Museo de Filipino" where stories of historical figures, politicians and victims of human rights violations were...

Manila churches now allowed at 30% seating capacity

Manila City is once again easing restrictions on religious gatherings, allowing 30 percent seating capacity in all places of worship. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno issued...

Impossible Foods launches in Asian grocery stores as it aims to move into China

HONG KONG — Impossible Foods' faux beef burgers will be sold in grocery stores in Hong Kong and Singapore starting Tuesday, the company said as it vies...

Cheap plastic is flooding developing countries – we’re making new biodegradable materials to help

Squeezed by lower fuel demand during the pandemic and the rise of renewable energy, the oil industry is staking out a new future for...

‘Ghostwriter?’ Jonvic Remulla explains alleged Facebook live stream glitch

Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla on Monday denied rumors anew that his Facebook account is being run by a popular content creator following an alleged live...