8chan owner to restrict some access during emergencies — House panel testimony
WASHINGTON — 8chan, the online message board linked to several recent mass shootings, plans to restrict parts of the website during a "state of...
These parents say left-leaning groups kidnapped their kids. Here’s the rub.
A newly formed group of parents marched the streets of Manila against left-leaning organizations whom they alleged of recruiting their children to become rebel...
‘Bang Bang’: Nicki Minaj stuns fans with retirement announcement
LOS ANGELES — Rapper Nicki Minaj took fans by surprise on Thursday with an announcement that she was retiring from the music business to "have my family." Minaj,...
Courting controversies: Nicanor Faeldon’s stormy government career
Beleaguered former soldier Nicanor Faeldon was stripped off his title as director of the Bureau of Corrections after he became the subject of one...
Why rice farmers are crying for help after the Rice Tariffication Law
The fuller importation of rice from other countries resulted in the plunging prices of local rice, benefiting the rice-eating populace but hurting the livelihood...
Indigenous tribes fear hard year ahead after Amazon fires
TENHARIM TERRITORY, Brazil — The vice-chief of the village of Pakyri knows that next year his people will face hard times, as the fires...
How important is Hong Kong to the rest of China?
HONG KONG — Concerns over Hong Kong's political and economic future are growing as pro-democracy protests drag on and turn increasingly violent, and China makes clear that...
Letter on Antonio Sanchez’s impending release: Could Panelo avoid criticism?
There could be a way for presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo not to get entangled in the mess that was the botched release of rape...
Duterte’s visit to China: Same country, new agenda?
Before his 5th trip to China for bilateral talks, President Duterte said he will bring up the arbitral ruling on the South China Sea...
Facebook brings face recognition to all users, discontinues ‘Tag Suggestions’
Facebook Inc is opening up its face recognition technology to all users with an option to opt out, the social media company said as it...
Be on your guard, Hong Kong activists tell Merkel before China trip
BERLIN — Days before Angela Merkel leaves for a tricky visit to Beijing, prominent Hong Kong activists have written to the German Chancellor calling her to be...
Practice video of K-pop-inspired group with Filipino members goes viral
A K-pop-style practice video gained traction in the local online community for having non-Korean members despite its heavy K-pop elements. The video is performed by...
Why Lumad schools are valuable to the education of Lumad children
Much has been said against schools for an indigenous people, called the Lumads, contributing to an overall misconception of the value of such venues. A...
Slave to sachets: How poverty worsens the plastics crisis in the Philippines
MANILA — Armed with gloves, rubber boots and a rake, "Mangrove Warrior" Willer Gualva, 68, comes to Freedom Island in the Philippines almost every day to stop...
Two of the most popular proposals to ease EDSA’s traffic congestion
As the perennial traffic problem on the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue shows no signs of improvement, suggestions float in hopes of easing vehicular...