BTS’ New Album ‘BE’ Is a Musical Time Capsule for 2020
The album’s single “Life Goes On,” is about holding onto hope in times of difficulty.
Netflix’s ‘Start-Up’ Is the Escapist Show You’ve Been Looking for in 2020
The show has all the beats of a rom-com but turns the genre’s tropes on their heads. Plus it’s just really good TV.
I Gave Myself Two Weeks to Get Famous on TikTok
If you've ever watched a viral video and thought 'I could do that,' I'm here to tell you that you probably couldn't.
Waste-to-Energy Plants Keep Trash From Mounting. So Why Are Environmentalists Against Them?
Burning trash and turning it into energy keeps countries like Sweden and Japan clean. But environmentalists say this comes at a cost.
How These Two Filipino Millennials Are Fighting Online Misinformation Offline
Journalists Raisa Serafica and Vernise Tantuco are at the frontlines of the Philippines’ disinformation problem every day. Here’s why they’re taking the online problem, offline.
The Philippines’ Public Health Insurance Agency Is Under Investigation for Corruption in the Middle of a Pandemic
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte claims his administration is tough on corrupt officials but millions of dollars meant for universal healthcare were allegedly stolen under his watch.
Duterte Personally Asked Xi Jinping for COVID-19 Vaccines, As He Praised His Own Govt’s Pandemic Approach
The Philippine President made the bold claim during his 2020 State of the Nation Address, amid growing concerns over his administration’s pandemic management and foreign policy shift towards China.
Forget Live Music, Movies, or Dates: All I Miss Is Korean BBQ
I would gladly cook for my friends and have the smell of meat stick to my hair for hours just to get these moments back.
In a Win for Duterte, the Philippine Congress Officially Shut Down the Country’s Largest News Network
President Rodrigo Duterte had repeatedly stated that he had a personal grudge against the network.
A Japanese Amusement Park Wants You to Keep Your Roller Coaster Screams ‘Inside Your Heart’ to Fight COVID
While the admonishment might not sound particularly fun, there could be a free one-day pass in it for those who can keep it together.
Duterte Just Signed the Philippines’ Controversial Anti-Terrorism Bill Into Law
Filipinos are calling on their compatriots to #OustDuterteNow, as many continue to protest against the new law over fears it could be used to charge government critics as terrorists.
Here Are 9 Things You Didn’t Know About Young Mayor Vico Sotto
Who did he seek advice from after getting elected? What’s the real reason he’s on TikTok? What does he think about all those memes?