Russia cracks down on marmot hunting after bubonic plague alert
MOSCOW — Russia said on Monday it had stepped up patrols to stop people hunting marmots near its border China and Mongolia after the countries reported possible...
Calls for justice for 15-year-old molestation victim who was later shot dead
The slay case of a teenager allegedly committed by cops in Ilocos Sur was the latest report of local police abuses during the quarantine. A...
The science of how you sound when you talk through a face mask
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The great face mask debate has been had, and most people agree that it’s a good idea to wear one to prevent the...
‘Walang kotong’: Isko Moreno defends traffic enforcers in viral ‘magic’ stoplight video
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso on Friday explained that the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau did not extort money or engage in "kotong" when...
A roundup of petitions challenging the Duterte-backed anti-terrorism law
Three petitions have been recently filed before the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of the new anti-terrorism law, following its passage last Friday. President...
Why Sagada rejected Joyce Bernal team’s SONA shoot
The provincial government of Sagada in the Mountain Province on Monday issued a statement explaining why it prohibited film director Joyce Bernal and her production...
What would Kanye West have to do to launch a late White House bid?
WASHINGTON — If Kanye West is serious about running for president, the American rapper and fashion designer will face major obstacles to mount a serious campaign less than...
City in China’s Inner Mongolia warns after suspected bubonic plague case
BEIJING — Authorities in a city in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia issued a warning on Sunday, one day after a hospital reported a...
‘May virus pa rin’: Isabela tarps gain traction for humorous, clear reminder on COVID-19...
Tarpaulins reportedly hung in various areas of the province of Isabela are gaining traction for its humorous and straightforward approach in reminding the public of...
ABS-CBN star-maker Mr. M pens open letter urging Remulla, Defensor to back franchise renewal
Veteran program director and talent manager Johnny Manahan, also known as Mr. M, urged lawmakers who earlier opposed the renewal of ABS-CBN franchise, to reconsider...
Hundreds of scientists say coronavirus is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations – NYT
Hundreds of scientists say there is evidence that novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people and are calling for the World Health Organization to...
Wirecard ex-COO Marsalek’s entry into Philippines was faked, DOJ said
MANILA — Immigration records showing Wirecard's former chief operating officer Jan Marsalek arrived in the Philippines on June 23 and departed for China the next day were...
PhilPop goes international with #MusicBreakingBoarders
PhilPop, the country's premier songwriting competition, eyes to penetrate the music landscape of the Asia Pacific Region and beyond by promoting homegrown music and...
Public clamor to declare anti-terror law ‘unconstitutional’ launched after Duterte approves bill
Calls to declare the national government's counter-terrorism act unconstitutional and to revoke it altogether trended on social media after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the...
ABS-CBN writer asks network supporters to e-mail lawmakers set to give verdict on franchise
ABS-CBN writer Carmi Raymundo on Friday urged supporters of the network to reach out to lawmakers who are part of the congressional committee tasked to decide...