UAE’s migrant workers fret over future in COVID-19 economy
DUBAI — When Kapil left his Nepali village for an airport job packing cargo in the United Arab Emirates, he thought he was securing a...
Tsismosa as contact tracers? What it takes to become one, according to contact tracing...
The remarks of Central Visayas police director Brig. Gen. Albert Ferro to supposedly have "tsismosas" or rumormongers as part of their initiative to boost...
‘I responded to neighbor’s complaint’: Cordillera police chief defends move to evict family in...
The provincial police chief who was also caught on CCTV camera supposedly harassing a family in Taguig City claimed that he acted based on...
After Vico Sotto ordered temporary closure of supermarket, public reminded of health protocols anew
Pasig City has temporarily suspended the grocery operations of Landers Superstore for failing to implement minimum health safety standards among shoppers amid the COVID-19...
Chatbots, motorbikes: Southeast Asia HIV centers adapt to coronavirus
BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) —Five days after a coronavirus lockdown was imposed in Manila, charity LoveYourself hired 20 former motorcycle taxi riders, gave them a...
This web series eyes helping public achieve food security by becoming a ‘plantito’ or...
The Department of Agriculture recently partnered with a telecommunications provider to help Filipinos achieve food security amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. In a Facebook...
Imported snack is the star of Pasig’s care package for residents under localized ECQ
South Korean pretzel stick Pepero took the spotlight when pictures of Pasig City's "ayuda" or care package for residents in areas under localized enhanced...
‘No one asked you to go to a rally’: Did Angel Locsin throw shade...
Angel Locsin, one of the vocal defenders of ABS-CBN, on Monday shared an Instagram story criticizing someone whom she claimed was "saving face" amid...
Filipinos defined ‘mass testing’ anew after Duque’s erroneous remarks on COVID-19 detection capacity
Filipinos on Tuesday reiterated the definition of the term "mass testing" after Health Secretary Francisco Duque III in a televised meeting with President Rodrigo...
‘You be the judge’: Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin alarmed by offers to buy their...
Bea Alonzo recently bared alleged troll farms trying to buy out her fan accounts, particularly those with a large following, after the permanent shutdown of...
Hacked? Netizens call out LTO after mistaken for posting calender meme
Filipinos who mistook a certain Facebook page as the official account of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) were surprised after it posted a calendar...
‘We are a battleground now’: In Southeast Asia, US-China tensions flare on social media
Tensions between the United States and China over the South China Sea have erupted into a war of words on social media, in what...
‘Wala na tayong oras’: Sarah Geronimo, Nadine Lustre speak up on ABS-CBN franchise denial...
Sarah Geronimo and Nadine Lustre, two Kapamilya talents with large fan base online, finally spoke up and pledged their support in the calls to bring...
‘Tulong Kapatid’: Stranded Filipinos in port area receive aid as they await homecoming
Locally stranded individuals (LSIs), currently staying at the Philippine Ports Authority in Manila recently received assistance from some non-profit organizations as they await their...
No kissing and disinfect the microphone: Japan nightlife sets its virus rules
TOKYO — Campaigners for Japan's nightlife workers say they need realistic guidelines for how to stay safe and remain in business amid the novel coronavirus, which has seen...