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The country’s biggest supermarket chains are each other’s toughest competitors, but in this time of crisis, they've shown a gesture of solidarity with one another.It started with a Facebook post by WalterMart Supermarket. In the post, it commended all supermarket employees who ...

A bright blue shark was spotted early today outside the Landmark department store in Trinoma, Quezon City. It was seen crossing the street and interacting with people to the surprise and amusement of guards, motorists, and shoppers.We wondered, what kind of person ...

Former Senator Heherson Alvarez, 80, and wife Cecile Guidote, 78, are in critical condition after testing positive for COVID-19.It was the Department of Agrarian Reform, which Alvarez headed from1986 to 1987, that made the announcement on March 31. The couple were admitted ...

The COVID-19 outbreak has been a test of humanity. And it's a small town of more than 8,000 in the Mountain Province that's showing us how to do it properly. Located north from Bontoc, the municipality of Sadanga has refused relief food packs to ...

Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, as confirmed by his spokesperson Vic Rodriguez.This news comes just five days after Marcos’ sister, Senator Imee Marcos, revealed that her brother was tested for COVID-19 after feeling “lousy” upon ...

We know tomorrow is April Fool’s Day, but please, for the love of God, don’t joke about COVID-19.Don’t prank anyone that you’re COVID-19 positive, or say lockdown is extended, or worse, that there’s a cure. There’s humor, then there’s cruelty—so let’s stick ...

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has been making rounds on social media—and for stellar reasons. His numerous proactive measures amid the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) were praised by Pasig City residents—and even people from other cities. In case you're wondering, the young politician is only eight months ...

Six days ago, the president was officially granted special powers to combat the spread of COVID-19. Now, he's held the first of many required Monday press conferences where he thanked numerous people, sent his condolences, promised a lot of good things, and warned corrupt officials.Duterte ...

Jollibee and Robinsons Supermarket have found a creative way to satisfy our cravings for the beloved Chickenjoy. Now, you can buy frozen Chickenjoy from select Robinsons Supermarkets for only P199. The pack contains cut-up pieces of marinated chicken.The frozen Chickenjoy are packaged ...

Recently, a photo of a Grab Food delivery guy went viral after he was seen crying while eating the food he was supposed to deliver but was canceled by a customer. Because of that viral photo, a new Facebook group was put ...

In his more than ninety years of existence, Juan Ponce Enrile has survived the Great Depression, World War II, and a (self-admitted) bogus assassination attempt that rang in martial law.If memes are to be believed, he’d also witnessed the Big Bang, dinosaurs, the ...

Esteemed novelist Lualhati Bautista, author of  Dekada '70, Bata, Bata, Pa'no Ka Ginawa?, and ‘GAPÔ, is not one to mince words, especially when confronted with a crisis. Anyone on the receiving end of Bautista's fiery remarks should evacuate. In a Facebook post, Bautista slammed ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the very foundation of this nation, yet amid the chaos, the true heroes are shining through: the doctors, nurses, and all the healthcare workers fighting on the frontlines of this modern day war.In a moving letter penned ...

Netizens heaped praises on Mayor Emerson “Emeng” Pascual of Gapan City, Nueva Ecija for his outstanding service to his constituents as Luzon enters the second week of the enhanced community quarantine.Pascual was likened to Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and Manila Mayor Isko ...

Former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos is reportedly feeling unwell after a recent trip to Spain. The news was confirmed by Senator Imee Marcos who also said her brother "felt lousy."In a text message to ABS-CBN, the senator said, "He came back from Spain unwell... Getting ...

As the fight against the spread of COVID-19 continues in the Philippines, local government units (LGUs) have rolled out different efforts to address problems their respective cities and municipalities are experiencing. Netizens have taken to social media to salute various city mayors ...

The number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise. Now, Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.Currently, the senator has quarantined himself and has reported that he feels he is on the way to recovery. He also ...

Radio station Monster RX93.1 started the hashtag #AfterTheQuarantine in an effort to boost public morale and spread good vibes, but it looks like the Twitter movement has gained a life of its own.Netizens are sharing their #AfterTheQuarantine promises in droves, and it ...

With most supermarkets shut down by the enhanced community quarantine, we're sure you might be wondering where to get your daily sustenance once the current stock runs out. Well, folks over in Pasig City might get a little help from a mobile mini-mart initiative ...

The COVID-19 outbreak has been a show of strength for the country's different leaders. (Yep, we've even rounded up those who are doing it a lot better than others.) Now, even cities have become involved. Take, for example, Talisay, Negros Occidental, which ...