Calls to pass SOGIE bill revived amid alleged discrimination at clothing store
Calls to pass the anti-discrimination bill were renewed following a video that showed a transwoman sharing her experience after being shunned from using the...
Bagong Lipunan? Pushback vs rebranding of Martial Law era in school module
The public expressed alarm over the branding of the Martial Law period as the "Period of the New Society" or "Bagong Lipunan" in classes. On...
‘Reptiles represent’: Snake species in Valentina’s snake hair for ‘Darna’ episode
A group of conservation practitioners gave a nod to the snake hair of Valentina, the antagonist in the superheroine show "Darna." In a post on...
MaJoHa auditions: Prod team announces casting call for ‘GomBurZa’ film
The search for GomBurZa is on. An upcoming period film about the three martyred Filipino priests in the Spanish era announced it is holding a...
WHO says COVID-19 is still a global health emergency
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that COVID-19 remains a global emergency, nearly three years after it was first declared as one.
The WHO's...
LTO flags more FB pages offering bogus driver’s license assistance online
The Land Transportation Office warned the public anew about online fixers who are pretending to work for the agency. In a post on Wednesday, October...
Manila Cathedral opens chapel for souls ahead of Undas
The Manila Cathedral has again opened its “Blessed Souls Chapel” to the public ahead of this year’s Undas. Fr. Reginald Malicdem, the cathedral’s rector, said...
EXO’s Lay Zhang notices Filipina fan wearing wedding gown in Malaysia concert
EXO member Lay Zhang noticed a Filipino fan wearing a wedding gown while holding a Philippine flag during his concert in Malaysia. All the way from the Philippines, Audi...
Philippines wants predictable forex rate, says NEDA chief
Govt must do something about sharp FX changes
Govt wants predictability in forex rate
Minister not in favor of universal subsidies to tame...
‘Feng Shui’ Netflix debut triggers memories of bagua mirror scare
Did "Feng Shui" raise a generation of bagua-fearing Filipinos? This was what some Twitter users observed after Netflix made the 2000s horror cult favorite available...
‘For heaven’s sake, stop the killings,’ bishop appeals
Kalookan’s Catholic bishop has once again called on the public not to accept violence as normal following recent incidents of killings in his diocese. Bishop...
‘Should not be normalized’: Atom Araullo calls out disinformation vs mom
Journalist Atom Araullo called out a social media user for spreading lies about his mother. The news personality on Tuesday shared screengrabs of a Twitter...
Disney+ in the Philippines: Plans and prices
Disney+ will soon be available in the Philippines. The streaming platform announced on its website that Filipinos can subscribe to Disney+ starting November 17. According to...
Inka Magnaye gets emotional after hearing own flight announcement for the 1st time on-board
If you have flown aboard Philippine Airlines, you probably have heard of Inka Magnaye’s voice. She voiced the flag carrier’s announcement and safety reminders. For Inka, however,...
NEDA chief does not favor universal subsidies, removal of VAT to fight inflation
MANILA— The Philippines' Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said he does not favor universal subsidies and removal of value-added taxes for certain commodities to combat...