‘Bro, ako ‘to’: Artist Jireh Lim flags Facebook copyright claim on own song

Singer Jireh Lim reacted after Facebook flagged his Reel with a "copyright infringement" notice when he used his own song in the video. The "Buko"...

Filipino shoppers lament loss as Marks & Spencer exits after 40 years

For many Filipino shoppers, the announced departure of British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is more than a business decision. It is the loss of...

Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices:...

Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organizations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many...

Veterinary student killed by cobra he rescued

A veterinary student died after being bitten by a cobra he rescued. Kyle Ian Tablon, 24, was transferring the 5-foot reptile into a plastic box...

Fearless man enters burning house during fire in Tabaco City

On February 19, 2026, in Tabaco City, Albay, Facebook user Glaiza (@glaiza.mojos.18) shared a video of a tense fire incident in the Panal district. In the...

Bill Gates ‘took responsibility for his actions’ over Epstein links, foundation says

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees...

A viral monkey, his plushie, and a 70-year-old experiment: what Punch tells us about...

A baby macaque monkey named Punch has gone viral for his heart-wrenching pursuit of companionship. After being abandoned by his mother and rejected by the...

‘Unfair’ to legit users? DICT mulls banning Telegram

Concerns were raised following the Philippine government's consideration to ban the messaging platform Telegram an attempt to curb pornography, financial scammers and deepfakes. Department of Information...

Manila archdiocese opens spiritual liberation center amid rise in exorcism cases

The Archdiocese of Manila on Monday inaugurated a center for “spiritual liberation”, as Church leaders cited an increase in cases involving spiritual distress. Cardinal Jose...

China’s longest lunar new year holiday lifts travel spending

Longer holiday boosts China's Lunar New Year tourism spending Tourists seek traditional experience in lower-tier cities Box office takings slump 39.5% BEIJING — China's...
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You can report slow or weak internet connection to government. Here’s how

The government launched an initiative that allows Filipinos to report slow or weak internet connections in their areas. The Department of Information and Communications Technology...

Proper care urged after rescue of endangered Palawan leopard kittens

Authorities are urged to provide proper care to leopard kittens found in Palawan given their endangered status. The two Palawan leopard kittens, also known as...

Boracay’s White Beach named among Asia’s top beaches for 2026

Boracay’s iconic White Beach has once again earned global recognition after landing at No. 6 in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Best of the Best Beaches in...

Boyfriend proposes to his partner at shopping mall event

This is the heartwarming moment a boyfriend proposed to his partner during a shopping mall event. Manila City Band member Lhey Miranda, 38, serenaded and...

Thousands convene in Assisi to pray before bones of St. Francis on first day...

Hundreds of pilgrims lined up before dawn on Sunday to be among the first to pray before the exposed relics of St. Francis in...