CNN Philippines disowns ‘fake’ Twitter account using its logo, spreading false quotes
A broadcast television network disowned a Twitter account using its own namesake that spread disinformation on the micro-blogging platform. CNN Philippines, that also runs an...
World should not be complacent after COVID-19 vaccine news – WHO
GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed Moderna reporting on Monday that its experimental vaccine showed 94.5% efficacy but said that "many questions" remained and...
Moderna says its vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19
Moderna Inc said on Monday its experimental vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on interim data from a late-stage clinical trial, becoming the...
From K-pop stans to ‘bayanihan’: Filipino fans of BTS raise P2M for typhoon victims
Filipino fanbase of celebrated septet BTS managed to raise over P2 million in their collective relief drives for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses. In a...
J&J starts two-dose trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate
LONDON — Johnson & Johnson launched a new large-scale late-stage trial on Monday to test a two-dose regimen of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine and evaluate...
How to solve flooding in Cagayan? Town mayor, climate change body call for science-based...
The importance of scientific-based solutions was raised online to solve the relentless flooding in Cagayan Valley in the wake of recent strong typhoons. Cagayan Valley...
Philippines’ typhoon deaths rise as worst floods in 45 years hit north
MANILA — The death toll from the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year has climbed to 67, while many areas remained submerged in a...
Scammers alert: Public warned of bogus donation drives
The Office of Civil Defense and other personalities advised the public to be cautious on where they are sending cash donations after scam donation...
‘One heck of a ride’: SpaceX launches astronauts into space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.— Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX launched four astronauts on a flight to the International Space Station on Sunday, NASA's first full-fledged mission...
Is learning more important than well-being? Teachers told us how COVID highlighted ethical dilemmas...
As an educational ethicist, I research teachers’ ethical obligations. These can include their personal ethics such as protecting students from harm, respect for justice...
Pope Francis prays for Filipinos hit by typhoons
Pope Francis offered his prayers to Filipinos affected by disasters that hit the Philippines in recent weeks. The pope spoke off the cuff during his...
The Weeknd to headline Super Bowl LV halftime show
Canadian singer The Weeknd will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LV in February. The announcement was jointly made Thursday by show sponsor Pepsi, the NFL and...
‘Project NOAH’ and ‘National Calamity Fund’ create online buzz as Duterte bats for climate...
President Rodrigo Duterte's call to combat the effects climate change prompted his critics to talk about Project NOAH, an old disaster response initiative, and...
Oui! ‘Emily in Paris’ just announced season 2
After a successful debut, streaming giant Netflix announced that romantic comedy series "Emily in Paris" will return for Season 2. In a 43-second video, the...
Robredo owns ‘lugaw’ tag in tweet on OVP’s ‘Ulysses’-related activities
Claiming the "Lugaw Queen" label given to her by internet trolls, Vice President Leni Robredo shared that her team brought "lugaw" or rice porridge...