Instagram launches test where users can choose to see likes
Instagram is launching a small global test on Wednesday where users can choose whether to hide like counts on their own posts or other people's...
Philippines lifts nine-year-old ban on new mines to boost revenues
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a moratorium on new mineral agreements imposed in 2012, reopening the door to fresh mining investments...
‘Lugaw is essential’ phrase catches on anew as Robredo shares spicy lugaw lunch
The buzz around the phrase "lugaw is essential" to support a food delivery rider blocked by a quarantine official reemerged among Filipino social media...
Pasig police’s headquarters earns ‘five star’ review on Google from alleged curfew violator
An individual gave the Pasig City Police Headquarters a five-star review on Google after having a "really nice experience" when he was detained for...
Vatican statistics show Philippines tops with most number of baptized children
While the Philippines ranked third in the world with the most baptized Catholics, it has topped the countries with most baptisms of young children,...
‘Vacc to the Future’: Pasay City’s vaccine pun is considered a slogan win
Pasay City used the pun "Vacc to the Future" in reference to the popular movie series "Back to the Future" in its posters and...
‘PDEA left the group’: Fans taunt agency as Shanti Dope’s ‘Amatz’ lands on Billboard...
Filipinos taunted the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) after one of the songs of Shanti Dope, which earned their attention, landed on Billboard's Top...
‘Pray for Duterte’s well-being’: Kuya Kim’s encouragement to fans earns mixed reactions
TV host Kim Atienza, popularly known as "Kuya Kim," encouraged his fans online to be more considerate and pray for the well-being of President Rodrigo...
On 4.4 shopping sale, Filipinos stocked up on face masks
E-commerce platform’s data revealed that Filipinos stocked up on health essentials during the recently concluded 4.4 shopping sale. Shopee, one of the leading online shopping...
Doja Cat gives first taste of new album with SZA-featured single
Three-time Grammy-nominee Doja Cat last Friday unveiled the first taste of the latest album “Planet Her” with a release of “Kiss Me More,” a...
Queen Elizabeth returns to royal duties four days after her husband’s death -PA Media
Britain's Queen Elizabeth returned to royal duties on Tuesday, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in an event to mark the retirement of...
Ayuda scam alert: BSP warns public vs scammers seeking account information for ECQ aid
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cautioned the public against suspicious messages about financial aid. The central bank issued this warning in an advisory posted on...
Fans laud Star Magic for standing up vs bashing of talents’ children
Filipinos backed the statement of Star Magic about child bashing released after some of their artists' children received threats and scathing comments on social...
Vaccine over sand: Fresh dose of dolomite in Manila Bay draws renewed criticisms
The national government's controversial white sand beach project in Manila Bay was revived amid the worsening pandemic situation in the country. Photos of fresh coat...
Ayala chairman refused to be prioritized in vaccine queue, witnesses say
"No, we're all Filipinos." This was what Ayala Corporation chairman emeritus Jaime Zobel de Ayala reportedly said when he was offered to go ahead while...