The Department of Health (DOH) has provided a concerning update on the dengue fever situation in the Philippines. As of August 10, there have been 396 dengue-related deaths reported nationwide since the start of the year. Read more »
PAGASA rainfall data indicated that more rain fell in Quezon City during the super typhoon Carina-enhanced southwest monsoon. The recent storm has caused the worst flooding in Metro Manila in recent years, more than tropical storm Ondoy which hit the metro in September 2009. Read more »
In a decisive victory for lovers of flavorful fried chicken, Jollibee's Chickenjoy has been named America's favorite fast food fried chicken by USA Today 10Best. Read more »
P-pop powerhouse SB19 reached a new milestone as the lyric video of their hit song “Mapa'' exceeded 100 million views. On Tuesday, July 9, the group took to Instagram to celebrate, expressing gratitude to their fans, known as A’TIN. Read more »
Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a major shock, stunning Latvia, 89-80, on their home court in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga. The victory marked the first time in over six decades that the Philippines defeated a European team in an official FIBA competition since the 1960 Rome Olympics. Read more »
The remains of a legendary United States Navy submarine renowned during World War II has been uncovered, off the coast of Luzon. USS Harder, also known as "Hit 'em HARDER," was discovered by Tim Taylor's Lost 52 Projects. Read more »
