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Europe, Asia back vaccine equity as new variant emerges

Agence France-Presse
Nov 27 05:11 AM

They also called "for the strengthening of national and multilateral approaches and international cooperation" over the pandemic. Read more »

Healthcare workers continue plea for benefits

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Nov 27 02:35 AM | Updated Nov 30 03:43 PM

Nursing orderly Rodel looks back at his ordeal as a frontline healthcare worker, and how they seem to have the short end of the stick in the pandemic. Read more »

Solo bride, nag-prenup photoshoot kahit walang groom

ABS-CBN News
Nov 26 02:44 PM | Updated Nov 26 04:01 PM

Ang ganda ng mga prenup photos niya. Pero parang may kulang?!? Bakit walang groom? Alamin sa video na ito. Read more »

Thousands join global outcry over violence vs women

Agence France-Presse
Nov 26 05:00 AM | Updated Nov 26 07:47 AM

The rallies marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, with thousands hitting the streets of Europe and Latin America. Read more »

Asia, Europe leaders meet virtually as China looms large

Kyodo News
Nov 26 12:03 AM

At the summit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called for multilateralism to be firmly maintained. Read more »

SWS explains results of VP race survey

ABS-CBN News
Nov 25 11:30 PM

The Social Weather Stations on Thursday explained the results of its October 2021 national survey on voting preferences for vice president in the upcoming elections. Read more »

VCO doesn't help COVID patients already in hospitals, study says

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Nov 25 08:57 PM

While it was found that virgin coconut oil can be used as adjunct therapy for suspect and probable cases of COVID-19, a recent study showed it has no “significant benefit” to those already admitted in hospitals Read more »

PH to China: We won't be stopped from exercising rights in WPS

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Nov 25 08:23 PM

The Philippines will not be stopped from exercising its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. Read more »

Legalized cannabis: A rarity around the world

Agence France-Presse
Nov 25 06:42 PM

The next German government plans to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, which would make Germany the third nation to do so after Uruguay and Canada. Read more »

Ancient mass extinction driven by China volcanoes, study finds

Holly Chik, South China Morning Post
Nov 25 01:28 PM

A mass extinction some 250 million years ago – known as the Great Dying – was driven by a 'volcanic winter' which originated in southern China and not, as previously believed, in Siberia, according to a new study. Read more »

Senatorial bet wants ‘corruption test’ for candidates

ABS-CBN News
Nov 24 05:33 AM

Senatorial hopeful Alex Lacson of Kapatiran Party says he would back a ‘corruption test’. ‘Kasi ang totoo lang, ang daming mga corrupt,’ he says. Read more »

Why more science journalists are needed in these times

ABS-CBN News
Nov 24 05:12 AM

A UNESCO official says there is a need to communicate the truth and explain the science behind issues of recent times, particularly the coronavirus. Read more »

In Peng case, a glimpse into the machinery of Beijing's control

Gabriel Crossley and Yew Lun Tian, Reuters
Nov 23 07:34 PM

Tennis star Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegation and its aftermath have brought the realities of China's censorship and secrecy around its leadership to global attention just as Beijing prepares to host the Olympics. Read more »

Members of COVID-19 review panel warn vs slow response

Simone McCarthy, South China Morning Post
Nov 23 01:18 PM | Updated Nov 23 04:31 PM

Governments are not moving fast enough to end the pandemic or to prevent another one, warned the former heads of an independent body tasked with grading the world on its response to COVID-19. Read more »

Anger among PH drug war victims' kin as ICC suspends probe

Karen Lema, Reuters
Nov 23 12:10 AM

"The families look at the ICC as a source of hope." Read more »

Ressa rules out going into exile over legal charges

Reuters
Nov 23 12:01 AM

"You don't know what freedom feels like until you almost lose it," Ressa said from the US city of Boston, where she is on an academic visit. Read more »

More than 5.1 million people killed by COVID worldwide

Agence France-Presse
Nov 19 09:24 PM

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,130,627 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019. Read more »

Lawyer urges vigilance amid Udenna acquisition of Malampaya

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Nov 19 02:02 PM | Updated Nov 19 02:09 PM

Filipinos should be vigilant about the developments in Udenna Corporation’s acquisition of 90 percent of the Malampaya gas project, a lawyer said. Read more »

Contractualization must be outlawed: senatorial bets

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Nov 19 03:06 AM

Essential workers subjected to the so-called ‘5-5-5’ scheme is the most heinous kind of contractual employment, says Chel Diokno. Read more »

Senate hopefuls want stronger stance vs China on WPS

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Nov 19 02:48 AM | Updated Nov 19 05:06 AM

Rather than approaching the West Philippine Sea dispute on its own, the Philippines could call on other countries’ help, says Chel Diokno. Read more »

How US-China talks failed, succeeded in recent years

Amanda Lee, South China Morning Post
Nov 18 02:27 PM

Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden have used different tactics when engaging with China on politically sensitive issues that have strained bilateral ties. The outlook remains dim on an improvement in political environment between Washington and Beijing for the foreseeable future, according to analysts. Read more »

Marcos burial in LNMB 'should never have happened' - Chel

ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 01:01 PM

The burial of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani should "never have happened", senatorial candidate Chel Diokno said. Read more »

COVID SCIENCE: Antibody protection after mild COVID-19 may not last

Nancy Lapid, Reuters
Nov 18 07:09 AM

Nearly everyone who had a mild case of COVID-19 still has antibodies to the coronavirus a year later, but that might not protect them from new variants. Read more »

In Cagayan province: The water turns dark where the river meets the sea

Text and photos by Mark Z. Saludes for Caritas Philippines
Nov 17 02:56 PM | Updated Nov 17 07:17 PM

The presence of large ships in the waters of Cagayan province is due to the on-going “large-scale dredging activity” aimed at rehabilitating the Cagayan River, says the local government. But fisherfolks see otherwise. Read more »

How Xim, Biden tackled hot-button issues in summit

Cat Wang, South China Morning Post
Nov 17 02:06 PM

Readouts from the Chinese foreign ministry and the White House offer insights into wide-ranging virtual meeting lasting well over 3 hours. Read more »