Notable achievements made since COVID-19 pandemic
Rosemarie Zamora Six years since the global coronavirus disease pandemic swept the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) and countries…
Crime and punishment: What is behind the Netherlands’ empty prisons?
Sandra Queiroz While some countries in Europe are struggling for prison space, the Netherlands is facing an increased number of…
Latest revelations from Epstein files rock European politics, royal families
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui As if the name of United States Donald Trump appearing 38,000 times in the Epstein files was not…
Vietnam updates energy plan to meet future demand
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam is revising its national energy master plan for 2021-2030, with a long-term outlook to 2050, as stronger…
Inaugural ‘Night at the Theater’ offers previews of upcoming Philippine productions
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Filipino theater fans got a glimpse into some of the most anticipated productions for the first half of…
Property co-ownership among same-sex couples allowed under Philippine law
Same-sex couples can legally co-own property in the Philippines, as long as both parties can prove equal contribution…
Serena Williams appears in Super Bowl weight loss advertisement, sparks controversy
Shameeka Voyiya Tennis superstar Serena Williams made her second consecutive appearance at the Super Bowl - following her cameo “Crip…
#LetTheMinionsSkate: Music from the Minions given go-ahead at Winter Olympics
Adam Peaker Spanish figure skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté has been granted permission to use his mix of music from the…
Remco Evenepoel makes commanding statement in Volta Valenciana victory
Wendellyn Mateo Remco Evenepoel proved he was the rider to look out for after sealing his new team’s first winning…
Super Bowl 60: Seattle Seahawks seal victory, Bad Bunny’s powerful half-time performance
Bianca Wright Seattle seahawks take the trophy after beating New England Patriots with a win of 29-13 in the Super…
Netizens rally behind Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time performance, political message
Carmela Calling Global music icon Bad Bunny ignited a wave of social media support following his historic Super Bowl LX…
Super Bowl: Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Benson Boone join flock of celebrities to feature in adverts
Pop megastars Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Benson Boone join a whole host of other artists, actors, and influencers…
NASA finds Jupiter smaller, flatter than original measurement
Ciara Mina The largest planet in the solar system may be a little smaller and more "squashed" than previously believed,…
UN agencies call for end to female genital mutilation, as over four million girls remain at risk in 2026
Jacinth Banite The World Health Oranisation (WHO) has joined with other United Nations agencies to call for the cessation of…
Investigations link Nepali politicians to controversial Korean Unification Church
Hyacinth Estrada Leaked emails dating back to 2017 have linked several prominent Nepalese politicians to the controversial Korean Unification Church.
EU flags TikTok for breaking Digital Services Act
Hazel Camba The European Commission, the European Union’s independent executive arm, said on Friday that TikTok has breached the Digital…
Education news: Philippines targets ‘mass promotion’ as student proficiency drops
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The Department of Education (DepEd) has pledged to address “mass promotion,” the practice of advancing unqualified students to…
Car and truck carrier market to cool amid overcapacity driven by Chinese supply
Mary Mae Balasanos Pure car and truck (PCTC) contractual activity fell to lowest levels in years as the Chinese market has…
Volleyball news: Türkiye’s Uludag to host 2026 FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour event
Ren Azrack Escosio The Turkish city of Uludag will host a 2026 FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour event this March. World-elite…
Winter blues? Best places to escape to for winter sun
Rachel Walker Spring will soon be upon us, but for those people who can’t wait that long and are in…
Rafah border crossing re-opens under strict security oversight
Elan Castanares After more than a year of complete closure, the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt…
US faces authoritarian warning as global democratic decline reaches 40-year low
Maybelene Marcelino The world's commitment to democratic governance has plummeted to levels not seen in four decades, according to a…
Super Bowl halftime show 2026: Who is Bad Bunny?
This Sunday, San Francisco will play host to Super Bowl LX, one of the most-watched sports events in…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars to perform at BAFTAs in first international live show
The singing stars behind KPop Demon Hunters’ biggest hit, “Golden”, are set to perform at the BAFTAs later…