Bringing Bali home: South Koreans indulge in extreme staycationing
SEOUL — This time last year Yoon Seok-min, his wife Kim Hyo-jung and their two children were holidaying in the Philippines, Vietnam and Guam. A trip...
Attempt to counter pro-Aquino tweet on Typhoon Yolanda backfired
An LGBT rights advocate lamented the previous administration's Yolanda efforts as a response to a tweet that compared it to the current government's handling...
Wild polio sufferers reflect as Africa declared free of the disease
LAGOS — Nigerian Gbemisola Ijigbamigbe's right leg was virtually paralysed after she contracted wild polio aged 11 months. Now the 28-year-old leads an active life as a...
Local bakeshop shows Macoy Dubs some love after pausing ‘Aunt Julie’ content
Social media personality Macoy Dubs, also known as Mark Averilla, on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to a local bakeshop supporting his "Aunt Julie" persona...
Duterte claims he has nothing do to with group calling for revolutionary gov’t. But...
The local online community showed "receipts" or photos of President Rodrigo Duterte with members of the movement that pushes for a revolutionary government after...
TikTok video highlights low wage, other woes of medical workers in Philippines
A TikTok video that featured the sacrifices and woes of health workers in the country amid the novel coronavirus pandemic recently circulated online. This reached...
Mental health for pregnant women and new mothers: why extra care is needed
The experience of pregnancy and childbirth has been conventionally described as a happy and joyful period of time. On the other hand, the childbearing...
Philippine army may seek martial law return after suicide attacks
MANILA — Twin blasts that killed 15 people in the volatile southern Philippines could both have been suicide bombings, the military said on Tuesday, representing an escalation...
Local chili garlic oil seller explains brand name after earning criticisms
A local food business owner explained the story behind the name of their brand which recently gained traction due to its "playful" social media...
5 Filipino films to watch out for on Netflix this September
Streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday revealed the list of Filipino films that will stream on its platform this month. The roster includes award-winning films "Kung...
Facebook blocks group of 1 million critical of Thai monarchy amid govt pressure
BANGKOK — Facebook on Monday blocked access within Thailand to a group with 1 million members that discusses the country's king, after the Thai government threatened legal...
‘Madadaig natin ang krisis na ito’: Robredo stresses health-oriented recommendations to overcome pandemic
Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday addressed the nation to call on the government to prioritize the needs of the healthcare workers anew amid the continued rise...
‘Hair time!’: Arnold Clavio posts hair-do photos amid claims of fathering Sarah Balabagan’s child
Broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio shared pictures of him in a Philippine-based Korean hair salon amid claims that he is the father of the firstborn of...
Amid renewed calls for data management transparency, DOH says new tally revision part of...
The Department of Health over the weekend clarified that the revision in the number of COVID-19 cases is part of the validation process following renewed...
Can proponents of revolutionary government be held liable under Anti-terror law? lawyers weigh in
Some legal experts perceived that calls to establish a revolutionary government are illegal and supporters of this could be held liable under the new...