False vaccine claims shadow measles drive
A Philippine anti-measles campaign is hit by online claims that shots contain human placenta and toxic chemicals, despite decades of data showing the vaccine is safe and effective.
2026-08-22
Top News
ASUS pushes wave of back-to-school price cuts
ASUS launches its largest Back-to-School Wave 2 sale, cutting prices by up to 50% on Vivobook, Zenbook, ROG Zephyrus G16, TUF Gaming, and Chromebook lines to drive student upgrades.
2026-08-22
HostColor Expands AMD Server Footprint
HostColor.com expands its AMD Ryzen and EPYC dedicated server footprint to new points of presence, pairing compute density with bandwidth quotas reaching 100 Gbps for data-heavy workloads.
2026-08-22
Health
Bioengineered Bypass Vessel Holds Without Drugs
An off‑the‑shelf bioengineered coronary vessel stayed patent for 18 months, including a full year without anticoagulation, hinting at a new option for coronary bypass patients.
2026-08-22
Vaccine myths slow Eastern Visayas drive
False claims and old vaccine fears are slowing the measles‑rubella campaign in Eastern Visayas, forcing health workers to battle both disease risk and a surge of online misinformation.
2026-08-22
Bay Area Lyme Ventures Backs AI Ally Ella
Bay Area Lyme Ventures invests in LymeLess Health to fund Ella, an AI care companion that supports Lyme and tick-borne disease patients through diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.
2026-08-22
Technology
Tempo Mails launches free privacy inboxes
Tempo Mails launches a free temporary email service aimed at users who want to shield personal inboxes from tracking, spam and data resale during online sign‑ups.
2026-08-22
Entra ID flaw hits maximum severity
Microsoft confirmed a maximum‑severity Entra ID vulnerability was exploited in active attacks before a cloud‑side fix was fully deployed, exposing a core identity service for business and government tenants.
2026-08-22
OPPO Reno16 Series 5G lands with 200MP focus
OPPO launches the Reno16 Series 5G in the Philippines, led by a 200MP camera, Pocket Studio imaging features, and BABYMONSTER tie-in promos starting at PHP 44,999.
2026-08-22
Games
Carvel Flying Saucer Touches Down in Manhattan
Carvel marks the Flying Saucer’s 75th anniversary with an interactive Cookie Puss gaming takeover at Activate Union Square during National Soft Serve Week.
2026-08-18
Fabledom Fairy Tale City Builder Will Arrive on Android Soon
Fabledom, a fairy tale city builder with strong Steam approval, is being ported to Android, bringing its kingdom management, romance systems, and flying pigs to mobile players.
2026-08-17
NYT Strands hints and answer for puzzle 891
A concise briefing on NYT Strands puzzle 891, with theme insight, graded hints, spangram guidance and the complete list of answers for stuck solvers.
2026-08-11
Information
Bishop Street launches Jade and OnHook
Bishop Street Underwriters launches Jade Underwriters for E&S property and OnHook Underwriters for tow truck operators, sharpening its focus on niche, startup program business.
2026-08-20
Credit Unions Cruise Toward Mortgage Gains
The myCUmortgage Partner Conference gathers credit unions and experts to share data, tools and strategies that convert member trust into scalable, smarter mortgage growth.
2026-08-19
The Clock Problem Inside Platform Work
Platform work scrambles the meaning of working time, exposing gaps in labor law and data, and forcing regulators, unions and firms to rethink what counts as paid work.
2026-08-14
Entertainment
Acer Philippines turns Acer Day into a run
Acer Philippines opens its 10th Acer Day by partnering with The Music Run at SM MOA, blending a fun run, live music, and product showcases aimed at younger, lifestyle-driven consumers.
2026-08-18
TJS Cognition Marks PenMasters Global Win
TJS Cognition Ltd announces that Tony J. Selimi’s book ‘Climb Greater Heights’ has received the PenMasters Global Award for Literary Excellence, reinforcing his status as a leading personal growth author.
2026-08-13
WinZir rolls out Jili-powered e-bingo
WinZir launches Jili-powered e-bingo to strengthen its online entertainment mix, targeting broader player engagement and longer on-platform sessions in the Philippines.
2026-08-10