What will you read on the beach this summer? We asked 6 avid readers

One of the best things about summer for the book-lovers among us is a beach towel by a strip of water … and time to lose...

‘You don’t know why they’re filming or what they’ll do with it’: flight attendants on being unwilling stars of viral videos

As any frequent social media user knows, airline passengers often record and post in-flight incidents – from frightening turbulence to unruly members of the public. Often,...

Larger and more frequent solar storms will make for potential disruptions and spectacular auroras on Earth

A sunspot emitting a flare on the surface of the sun. (NASA/GSFC/Solar Dynamics Observatory)   Bright auroras, with dancing lights in the sky, characterize the clear...

Will the supply-and-confidence deal between the Liberals and NDP survive in 2024?

They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream

Beyoncé uses the c-word in staging for her 2023 Renaissance tour, as well as in lyrics for the track Pure/Honey. Raph_PH/Wiki Commons, CC BY-SA   Warning:...

A brief history of time – as told by a watchmaker

I once restored a 1950s timepiece for a customer who waxed lyrical about the intricacies of my work – all the while refusing to pay. They...

DOH reports 1st case of hearing loss from fireworks

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned the public against hearing loss due to fireworks as it reported the first case of hearing...

NSC welcomes latest OCTA poll on WPS

MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday welcomed the latest OCTA survey which showed that the majority of adult Filipinos agree with the Marcos...

PH, US discuss ways to reinforce cooperation in 2024 – DFA

MANILA – The Philippines and the United States on Thursday discussed important opportunities for strengthened cooperation next year, building on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official...

SWS: 96 percent of Filipinos enter the New Year with hope

MANILA – Instead of fear, around 96 percent of adult Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope, the highest recorded since the pre-pandemic in 2019,...