WHO plans to rename monkeypox to ‘MPOX’ —Politico
The World Health Organization is planning to rename monkeypox, designating it as "MPOX" in an effort to destigmatize the virus that gained a foothold...
‘Sumisingit ako, makita lang kayo’: Maymay Entrata remembers early KathNiel fangirl days
Actress Maymay Entrata recalled her earlier days as a fangirl when she was among those joining the crowd to see the KathNiel tandem live...
Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner
VATICAN CITY— Pope Francis on Tuesday fired the entire leadership of the Roman Catholic Church's worldwide charity arm following accusations of bullying and humiliation of...
World Cup roundup: Saudi Arabia stuns Argentina, 2-1
Saudi Arabia served up a stunning upset over Argentina 2-1 in the first match of Group C Play at the World Cup in Qatar...
U.S. stands with Philippines against coercion in South China Sea —Harris
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines— Washington will stand by the Philippines in the face of intimidation and coercion in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala...
Rundown: Electronics, baby wipes enjoy surge in Lazada’s ‘11.11’ sale
In the first 11 minutes of Singles' Day, a shopping platform's electronic sales surged 230 times compared to a normal day. This was one of...
New Zealand court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory
WELLINGTON — New Zealand's highest court ruled on Monday that the country's current voting age of 18 was discriminatory, forcing parliament to discuss whether...
US journalist says he was detained at World Cup over rainbow shirt
DOHA — A U.S. journalist said he was briefly detained on Monday when he tried to enter a World Cup stadium in Qatar while wearing...
Delivery rider brings parcel, laughter to pregnant woman in labor
A delivery rider earned online buzz after bringing the parcel of a pregnant woman who was about to give birth in a maternity clinic...
Karen Davila and Lyca Gairanod’s old recreation of b-day meme goes viral anew
An old photo of journalist Karen Davila and actress Lyca Gairanod recreating their famous photo-turned-meme went viral anew a day after their birthday this...
‘The greatest sister’: Jo Koy expresses gratitude to his sister after his sold-out New...
"God blessed me with the greatest sister anyone could ask for. Ride or die!" Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy expressed this sentiment about his sister on...
PNP arrests sisters for posting libelous remarks vs their mother
Two sisters from Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu were arrested for allegedly posting libelous statements against their mother. Lyka Sumalinog, 27, and Gabrielle Sumalinog 24, were apprehended...
‘Lalisa Manokan’: BLACKPINK member referenced in Google Maps location pin
"Let's grill this love"? A Google Maps pin in Cebu caught the attention of Filipinos for referencing a BLACKPINK member in its name. Dana, a Twitter...
‘My workmates became family’: Kathryn pens farewell, thank you letter to co-stars, prod team...
"'2 Good 2 Be True' may be over, but my love for this family is here to stay." Kathryn Bernardo expressed this in a heartfelt...
‘Lessen the prejudice’: Dermatologist asks local Twitter who has dandruff, scalp problems
A dermatologist asked local Twitter users to stop being prejudiced against people with skin conditions on the hair. The dermatologist called The Nerdy Derma made...