Philippine court to hear appeal against early release of US Marine convicted of killing...
MANILA — A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman in the Philippines nearly six years ago will remain in prison while the victim's lawyer seeks...
Coronavirus reinfection – what it actually means, and why you shouldn’t panic
Scientists in Hong Kong have reported the first confirmed case of reinfection with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, reportedly backed up by genetic sequences...
New attempt at ‘historical revisionism’ as House OKs bill dedicating holiday for ousted dictator...
(UPDATED Sept. 4, 2020 7:12 p.m.) The passage of a House bill that declares ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos' birthdate as a special non-working holiday...
Wear a mask while having sex, Canada’s top doctor suggests
OTTAWA — Skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to protect yourself from catching the coronavirus, Canada's chief medical officer said on Wednesday,...
‘Into the rabbithole’: Lea Salonga fangirls over BTS and ARMYs are raving about it
Award-winning international actress and singer Lea Salonga suddenly made online buzz after she praised Korean band BTS for their latest hit single "Dynamite." The group's fans,...
The key to language is universal psychology, not universal grammar
What makes language special is part of what makes us special, so understanding what language is made of and how we learn it brings...
Telco provider introduces new hotline platform for COVID-19 questions, concerns
A telecommunication provider launched a new platform to provide local government units an additional communication channel for novel coronavirus concerns. The Project Hotline platform is...
For ‘information dissemination’: NYC chairperson explains reason for putting up billboard after criticisms
National Youth Commissioner chairperson Ryan Enriquez took down his photo on the controversial billboard advertising protective measures against the coronavirus disease following criticisms from some...
Study reveals Filipino nurses are the lowest paid among Southeast Asian counterparts
Filipino registered nurses were revealed to earn the least compared to their peers in the Southeast Asia region, based on a recent study conducted...
Isko Moreno insists Manila complied with environmental laws on proper disposal of medical waste
The Manila City government launched a probe over an incident wherein rapid test kits were not disposed of properly. In an ambush interview with reporters...
Poets and novelists have been writing about life under COVID-19 for more than a...
Pondering the now no-longer Dixie Chicks – renamed “The Chicks” – Amanda Petrusich wrote in a recent issue of the New Yorker, “Lately, I’ve...
Too harsh? The Varsitarian draws flak for social media post on outgoing Tiger amid...
A University of the Santo Tomas publication's social media blurb about the departure of another student basketball player drew backlash for the perceived harsh...
Taiwan to change passport, fed up with confusion with China
TAIPEI — Fed up with being confused for China amid the coronavirus pandemic and Beijing's stepped-up efforts to assert sovereignty, Taiwan said on Wednesday it would redesign...
Suspicions arise as rape-slay convict Antonio Sanchez reportedly hospitalized due to COVID-19
Doubts surfaced when convicted murderer and rapist Antonio Sanchez, who was also the former mayor of Calauan, Laguna, was reportedly hospitalized after recently showing "severe...
Ed Sheeran announces birth of daughter Lyra Antarctica
LONDON — British singer songwriter Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday his wife had given birth to the couple's first child, a girl who they had named "Lyra Antarctica...