Sy Siblings

Crème de la crème: The Philippines’ 10 richest individuals and their ventures

Familiar surnames were included in the Philippines' wealthiest list released by the entrepreneurial magazine Forbes this year. Some of the business moguls made their debut on the...

5 ways our immune responses to COVID vaccines are unique

The Oxford vaccine trial at the center of safety concerns this week highlights the idea that people’s immune systems respond to vaccines differently. We don’t...

Venus: could it really harbor life? New study springs a surprise

Earth’s sister planet, Venus, has not been regarded as a high priority in the search for life. Its surface temperature of around 450°C is...

Michigan fights outbreak of deadly disease that isn’t coronavirus

After months of trying to contain the coronavirus pandemic, officials in Michigan intensified their fight on Thursday against a different and potentially deadlier disease:...

With distance learning as norm, robust digital infrastructure for schools an urgent need

The Department of Education and other Philippine schools needs to harness the power of technology for its distance learning needs, according to a US-based provider...

Filipino families of sunken ship crew plead for search to resume

MANILA —Families of 39 Filipino crewmen who were aboard a cattle ship that sank during a typhoon are pleading for a search to continue...

China-backed telecom firm says won’t spy on Philippines

MANILA — A new Philippine telecoms firm with Chinese state investment on Thursday described as "truly misplaced" concerns that communications equipment it will install at military...

BDO releases advisory to iPhone users after iOS 14 update triggered tech issues

A large banking firm released an advisory after its clients who updated their iPhones to the latest software update, iOS 14, were unable to...

‘Plant thieves on the loose,’ DENR says amid growing interest in indoor gardening

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources recently warned the public against the purchasing exotic plants from poachers amid the rise of indoor gardening as...
Booksale

Famous budget bookstore chain’s shift to online operations surprises public

A well-known budget bookstore chain announced that its services can now be accessed online after it left patrons highly anticipated when it updated its...

Why FDA is warning the public against purchase of Reno liver spread

The Food and Drugs Administration clarified that the failure to register is the reason why it issued an advisory against a popular local brand...

Fake emails on Netflix billing information are circulating in the Philippines, cyber security group...

A computer emergency response team warned Filipino subscribers of Netflix and other video streaming services of phishing or fake e-mails inquiring about their billing...

Calories or macros: nutritionist explains which works best for weight loss or building muscle

While reducing calorie intake is a proven way to reduce your weight, there’s no shortage of diets promising the same results but with more...

This is how the Palace received Robredo’s COVID-19 measured policy suggestions

The Palace continued to dismiss Vice President Leni Robredo's recommendations to improve the government's pandemic response which she criticized anew during a televised interview. In...
Comic Quest

What Filipinos will miss once hobby shop Comic Quest closes its doors to the...

Longtime popular comic book and hobby shop Comic Quest announced that it will begin to close down its operations due to the effect of...