Pandemic ‘hero’ Filipino nurses struggle to leave home
MANILA — From across the Philippines, they gathered to pray by Zoom. They were praying to be allowed to leave: To be allowed to take up nursing...
Despite pandemic, poll says small businesses in the Philippines bullish of growth
Majority of small businesses in the Philippines remain confident that they will continue to grow amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, a survey says. Around 88%...
Taytay residents will soon say goodbye to paper-based contact tracing forms
The municipality of Taytay in Rizal Province will soon say goodbye to paper-based contract tracing forms in establishments and other places as it is...
Honasan claims Philippines’ internet connectivity is ‘not that bad.’ Here’s what speed test says.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology chief claimed that the country's internet connection is "not that bad" despite its speed being one of the...
Spread the word: This Facebook community provides free bikes for frontline workers in need
An online page honoring COVID-19 frontliners urged the public to spread the word about a biking initiative that aims to provide transportation to frontline...
The rise of ultra-processed foods and why they’re really bad for our health
Humans (and our ancestors) have been processing food for at least 1.8 million years. Roasting, drying, grinding and other techniques made food more nutritious,...
Quarantine violators compared: Debold Sinas’ likely promotion vs foreign officials’ resignation
While authority figures in other countries stepped down on their posts after breaching quarantine protocols, the Philippine National Police chief said that mañanita celebrant...
Women less likely to critique men’s research in academic journals
Women researchers are less likely to comment on academic work, and it shows a subtle gender bias in academia. If women are less likely...
An 85% COVID-19 response score? Philippines quarantine stretches 6 months
(UPDATED 3:07 p.m.) The 85% passing grade the Duterte government gave itself for its pandemic response did not consider the perceived gaps in health-oriented...
In Leyte, a church offers ‘drive-in’ Mass amid pandemic
From atop of a makeshift platform on Sunday, Father Kim Margallo surveyed his parishioners, gathered in about 25 cars below in a church parking...
‘A coronavirus-free Christmas’: Filipinos begin 100 days countdown to December 25
September 16 officially marks the 100th day before December 25 in the country globally known for celebrating the Yuletide season four months in advance. The...
Philippines to prioritize coronavirus vaccine supply from Russia or China
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Monday to prioritize buying COVID-19 vaccine to be made available by Russia or China, while taking a...
Manila Cathedral to reopen after six-month closure
The Manila Cathedral will reopen to the public on Wednesday after six months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The reopening of the minor basilica was...
PAL’s in-flight voice talent Inka Magnaye bares aunt is also the voice behind iconic...
(Updated Sept. 21, 2020; 2:47 p.m.) Voice talent Inka Magnaye revealed that her aunt is the voice behind the popular spiel of the Movie...
Pucker up: Sugar dating is on the rise in the Philippines amid COVID-19 pandemic
A surge in sugar dating was seen in the Philippines by an online dating brand amid the community quarantine brought by the coronavirus pandemic. Sugarbook...