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Love teams ruled trending topics on Twitter in the Philippines for 2019
Entertainment topics were the most talked-about on Twitter this year as Filipino users engaged in online conversations about Maine Mendoza, the love team of...
Abuse of power, obstruction: The charges against Trump explained
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying he had abused the power...
Philippines to end martial law in restive south
The Philippines will lift martial law in Mindanao at the end of this month, citing an improving security climate and a reduced threat of extremism two...
Fil-Japanese SEAG gold medalist launched an online word war against her coach
Filipino-Japanese karateka Junna Tsukii lashed out at her Turkish coach Okay Arpa on social media, claiming that he bullied her after her victory.
Tsukii, a...
In video, Catriona Gray gives newly crowned Zozibini Tunzi some advice
Months before she passed on the crown, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray of the Philippines urged the newly-crowned Miss Universe South Africa 2019 Zozibini Tunzi...
Activist Thunberg turns spotlight on indigenous struggle at climate summit
MADRID — Teen activist Greta Thunberg turned a spotlight on the struggles of the world's indigenous peoples against climate change on Monday, appearing at...
Why have North Korea-U.S. denuclearization talks stalled?
SEOUL — Negotiations aimed at dismantling North Korea's nuclear and missile programs have been at a standstill after a working-level meeting with the United States...
DOTR tweets sorry for stereotyping beauty salon workers in Miss Universe-related tweet
The Department of Transporation apologized for its now-deleted tweet which stereotyped gays as working in beauty salons while the coronation of Miss Universe 2019...
From hero to zero: Jeepney-clinging man in viral ‘Grand Taft Auto’ revealed to be...
The jeepney-clinging man in the viral video dubbed the "Grand Taft Auto" turned out to be an actual street thief after he was arrested...
Non-renewal of ABS-CBN franchise seen to affect jobs of thousands of employees
It is not just an issue of press freedom. Thousands of workers may lose their jobs should President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat not to renew...
Mactan-Cebu Airport’s Terminal 2 beat Singapore’s Changi to get international award
Tourism and transport agencies praised the team behind the design of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 for being recognized at the 2019 World...
Pope appoints Cardinal Tagle to global Vatican post
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis named Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Sunday to a major global Vatican post in a move likely to increase...
State-run Philippine News Agency says ‘Best Organizer’ story came from PHISGOC’s PR
State-run Philippine News Agency defended itself over allegations that it was behind the report about the alleged award the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing...
In 2019, OPM bested foreign songs on Spotify Philippines’ most streamed list
Original Pilipino Music or OPM bested foreign songs on the list of Filipinos' most listened tracks on Spotify Philippines this year.
The popular global audio...
Angel Locsin on Forbes Asia’s top philanthropists list: I try my best
Actress Angel Locsin expressed her gratitude on Twitter for being included in Forbes Asia’s prestigious list of the most philanthropic people in the region.
The...
WHO decries “collective failure” as measles kills 140,000
LONDON — Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly children, as devastating outbreaks of the viral disease hit every region of...
Catriona Gray is no longer the only celebrity voice on Waze. Ready for Mimiyuuuh?
Social media phenom Mimiyuuuh is now helping motorists navigate the congested roads of Metro Manila with her quirkiness and humor.
The new celebrity voice joins...
Trump calls Canada’s Trudeau ‘two-faced’ over jaw-dropping video remarks
WATFORD, England — U.S. President Donald Trump called Justin Trudeau "two-faced" on Wednesday after the Canadian Prime Minister appeared to be caught on camera joking about his...
Peace of cake: Bakeshop chain offers cake to Twitter users in viral cake wars
After local Twitter erupted with the so-called "cake wars," one of the famous bakeshops mentioned in the online exchange offered to give a black...
PHISGOC-backed awards body named PHISGOC ‘best SEA Games organizer’?
(Updated on Dec.6, 10:28 a.m.) An award-giving body allegedly gave the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) as the Best Southeast Asian Games...