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Text scams drop, call scams rise in PH - Whoscall

Manila, April 2 -- Anti-scam mobile app Whoscall has reported a significant decline in scam messages and a surge in scam calls in the Philippines in the first quarter of the year. Whoscall is an app ... Read More


'Find the Juan': A gastronomic search in Ilocos

Manila, April 2 -- Ilocos is known for its heritage sites and pristine beaches but the locals are equally mighty proud of their culinary traditions as food is more than just physical nourishment, it t... Read More


Cebu Pacific 'best airline' at Routes Asia

Manila, April 2 -- Gokongwei-led carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) won the Best Airline category at the 2025 Routes Asia Awards. "This recognition reflects the strength of our network strategy and, more imp... Read More


Preps for summer tourism on as DOT-CAR sees hike in visitor arrivals

Manila, April 2 -- The Department of Tourism in Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) on Wednesday said stakeholders of the tourism industry are getting ready for the influx of tourists as new at... Read More


Alas Pilipinas off to rousing start in AVC Beach Tour

Manila, April 2 -- The Philippines got off to an auspicious start in the Rebisco Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open with the Alas Pilipinas Men and Women teams scoring big win... Read More


Pope Francis' x-ray shows slight improvement in lungs - Vatican

Manila, April 2 -- The Vatican Press Office announced Wednesday that a recent X-ray of Pope Francis showed "slight improvements in the pulmonary infectious picture." The 88-year-old pontiff, who was ... Read More


Myanmar junta rejects quake truce offers as death toll hits 2,719

Manila, April 2 -- Myanmar's military junta has rejected ceasefire proposals from rebel groups intended to allow rescue operations after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country last week, local ... Read More


US health department begins mass layoffs

Manila, April 2 -- The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Tuesday began its mass layoffs, dismissing thousands of employees across various agencies, various US media reported. Signif... Read More


Number of billionaires worldwide tops 3K for 1st time

Manila, April 2 -- The number of billionaires on Forbes magazine's annual list exceeded 3,000 for the first time this year, with their total wealth reaching USD16.1 trillion. The billionaires list, p... Read More


New Covid-19 variant on the rise in Australia

Manila, April 2 -- Australia is facing the regular emergence of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus more than five years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. The latest variant - LP.8.1 - is on t... Read More