Sudden change in policy for motorcycle taxis raised some suspicions
Motorcycle taxi services such as Angkas were suddenly allowed to operate at least temporarily after President Rodrigo Duterte and his former presidential aide stepped...
Pinoys, don’t panic! Coronavirus is a common term for a variety of illnesses
It’s not yet certain whether a Filipino child confirmed to be afflicted with coronavirus has the same strain as that found in patients in...
Lea Salonga, other talents back 1-million signature campaign for ABS-CBN
Kapamilya talents showed their support for a signature campaign backing ABS-CBN's franchise renewal launched by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. Lea Salonga,...
Nasugbu farm shelters pets rescued from volcano
A small farm in Nasugbu, Batangas is providing a safe haven for pets rescued from an exclusion zone around an active volcano. Taal began spewing...
Profit over safety? Two politicians’ decisions for Cavite to return to normal draw flak...
Two politicians sought to continue daily operations in Cavite despite advisories from state seismologists on the Taal Volcano eruption. Vice Mayor Charlie Natanauan of Talisay,...
Celebrity couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s breakup sends social media to a frenzy
The confirmed breakup of celebrity couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre broke the hearts of fans online. Their names and the name of their love...
Donnalyn Bartolome did a Freaky Friday switch with a poor family
A video showing Filipino singer Donnalyn Bartolome switching lives with a poor family was not completely welcomed by those who point out how people's...
Taal Volcano recharging, scientist says, as shops, hotels told to keep shut
MANILA — A restive volcano has a high risk of eruption as it is "recharging" with fresh magma and rising emissions of toxic gas,...
Reopening of Tagaytay businesses despite possible Taal eruption is worrying some people
Many commercial establishments in Tagaytay City recently reopened despite their proximity to the Taal Volcano, over which an Alert Level 4 or ongoing explosions...
Filipino slang word ‘layogenic’ is the BBC’s ‘Word of the Day’
A rather recent Filipino coinage "layogenic" was featured on BBC Two, the second flagship channel of British Broadcasting Corporation, as its "Word of the...
Evacuees pray for safety at Sunday mass amid Taal Volcano threat
Hundreds of people who have fled their homes near Taal volcano attended a Catholic mass at a temporary shelter on Sunday, praying for safety amid...
Duterte’s ‘true’ legacy is defined by extrajudicial killings and waving sovereign rights, critics say
Filipinos presented arguments against the launching of the Duterte Legacy Campaign that aims to present the administration's supposed accomplishments halfway through the term. Initiated by...
Batangas residents retrieve animals, belongings amid threat of volcano eruption
AGONCILLO, Philippines — Thousands of residents under orders to evacuate from a town near Taal Volcano were allowed to briefly visit homes on Friday to rescue their...
Newly elected NCCA head Nick Lizaso’s ties with Imelda Marcos was questioned online
The National Commission for the Culture and Arts (NCCA)’s newly elected chairman Nick Lizaso got a spotty record for his ties with Imelda Marcos. NCCA...
Lone Batangueño calls out Erwin Tulfo for harsh remarks against Taal horse owners
A viral video showed a Batangueño calling out radio personality Erwin Tulfo after he lambasted them for leaving the horses following the mandated evacuation...