Explainer: What do studies on new coronavirus mutations tell us?
LONDON— A series of studies of the genomes of thousands of samples of the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 show that it is mutating and evolving...
TV Patrol makes surprise comeback via ABS-CBN’s units, subsidiaries
Embattled broadcast giant ABS-CBN on Thursday announced that its flagship news program, "TV Patrol" can now be streamed on its online platforms and other properties not...
#ThankAJournalist: How Twitter commemorates World Press Freedom Day
Microblogging platform Twitter recently commemorated the World Press Freedom Day by initiating the #ThankAJournalist movement which aims to recognize the efforts of the press working...
Defining ‘dura lex, sed lex’ in the context of ABS-CBN shutdown
The Latin phrase and legal term "dura lex, sed lex," which translates to "it is harsh, but it is the law," was used by some Filipinos who expressed...
Tom Cruise aims higher with movie shot on space station
LOS ANGELES — Action star Tom Cruise is working on a movie shot in outer space, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said on Tuesday. "NASA is excited...
From ‘Oro Plata Mata’ to ‘Magic Temple’: Peque Gallaga’s films remembered as celebrities, fans...
Filipino personalities and fans honored legendary film director Peque Gallaga by recalling some of their favorite works of him following the announcement of his...
Dutch restaurant trials glass booths for dining amid coronavirus
AMSTERDAM — A Dutch restaurant has come up with an idea on how to offer classy outdoor dining in the age of coronavirus: small...
UK royal Archie celebrates first birthday with story from mum Meghan
LONDON — Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of Britain's Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan, celebrated his first birthday on Wednesday, with his parents marking...
‘One franchise, one frequency’: Cable TV operators’ claims vs ABS-CBN debunked
A broadcast company's legislative franchise does not equate to one channel, contrary to the claims of the Federation of International Cable TV Associates of the...
Is there a heat wave? PAGASA says equinox message claiming temperature will rise to...
There is no truth that the Philippines will experience an "equinox phenomenon in the next five days" which would supposedly make temperatures rise as...
Philippines economy unexpectedly shrinks in Q1 as virus hits demand
MANILA— The Philippines' economic growth unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic brought domestic consumption and business activity to a grinding halt. Gross...
Airbnb cuts 1,900 jobs as coronavirus hits home rentals
Airbnb Inc is laying off 25% of its workforce, or nearly 1,900 employees, the home rental startup said on Tuesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic brings...
Rizal Monument lights up in blue to honor COVID-19 frontliners
The national monument of Dr. Jose Rizal, recently lit up in blue as tribute to COVID-19 frontliners. The National Parks Development Committee posted a video of...
Lawmakers vow to get ABS-CBN back on air
MANILA— Philippine legislators pushed on Wednesday to get the country's biggest broadcaster back on air, amid widespread shock and dismay over an order by...
This stop motion film on relief goods reveals the political issues during the COVID-19...
A film student from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde recently shared a short stop motion film about the concerns faced by Filipinos during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mariane Ylagan uploaded the...