Here’s how Pasig traffic enforcers deal with face shield policy violators, according to Vico...
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto showed photos on how traffic enforcers have become lenient in enforcing the new face shield requirement among commuters. Mega Manila, which...
Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes
SINGAPORE — From the high balcony of a Singapore public housing block, an environment official steadies his mosquito launcher, the latest contraption authorities have devised to combat...
You can help displaced jeepney drivers by watching this virtual open mic featuring indie...
Filipinos are enjoining their fellow citizens to help displaced jeepney drivers currently affected by the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic through a virtual open...
Mental health groups offer online consultations as suicide rates spike through pandemic
Two local mental health organizations stepped up to provide online consultations to Filipinos following reports on the rise of suicide incidents in the country. The...
Explainer: What do we know about the health of Japan’s Shinzo Abe?
TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving premier, said on Friday he was resigning because of poor health, ending a stint at the helm of the...
A Filipino-made mobile game gets featured as Apple’s ‘Game of the Day’
A mobile game created by a Quezon City-based game development studio was featured in Apple App Store's "Game of the Day" on Friday. "Potion Punch...
Yay or nay?: Lagusnilad underpass signs are written in Baybayin and some are not...
The reveal of the new look of the recently rehabilitated Lagusnilad Underpass in Manila on Monday was met criticisms after some online users noticed...
OVP releases report on COVID-19 initiatives amid Roque’s concerns on Robredo’s public address
The team of Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday posted updates on the office's response operations towards the novel coronavirus pandemic after presidential spokesperson Harry...
TV Patrol’s regional stations, ABS-CBN reporters bid goodbye after years in public service
Filipino viewers expressed their gratitude to TV Patrol for its decades-long public service after it announced the final airing of its Regional Network Group (RNG) across...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe set to resign – NHK
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign, national broadcaster NHK said on Friday, adding that he wanted to avoid causing problems to...
Global business travel will not be killed off by coronavirus – new research
Global business travel has largely ground to a halt during the pandemic. Experts have been raising the alarm that this is the death of...
NBA ready to resume games after players’ racial injustice boycott
The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Thursday it hopes to resume play in a day or two after a boycott by players protesting...
People exposed to virus but without symptoms should be tested, if feasible —WHO
GENEVA/ZURICH — The World Health Organization (WHO) reiterated its advice on Thursday that resources permitting, people exposed to the novel coronavirus should be tested even if they do...
A school in Nueva Ecija creates #KailanganKitaChallenge video to seek funds for distance learning
A school in Nueva Ecija created a video campaign on the challenges teachers face during distance learning months ahead of class opening. Classes for primary...
This Filipino-made simulation game gives players a chance to solve COVID-19 pandemic
Filipinos are now given the opportunity to solve the coronavirus pandemic on their own through a locally-made video game where mass testing is the...