Lia Savillo
lia.savillo@vice.comWhat Is a Public Health Emergency and What Does It Mean for Coronavirus in the Philippines?
President Duterte declared a state of public health emergency following a renewed panic in the Philippines over the coronavirus. This, after reported cases jumped from three to at least 30 in less than a week.
The New Normal: Filipinos Are Climbing Bus Windows Just to Get a Ride
Traffic has long been bad in Metro Manila but it has gotten worse since road constructions started in the southern part of the city last year.
How the Coronavirus Is Affecting Our Lives, in Graphs
It’s hard to know just how much the coronavirus outbreak has affected daily life around the world, but data can help us visualise it.
Authorities are Installing Facial Recognition Surveillance Cameras All Over Manila
Local government officials say this will help reduce crime, but who’s protecting people’s privacy?
Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Japan’s Toilet Paper Shortage Sparked This Couple’s Relationship
He needed toilet paper, she had too many.
This Tiny Karaoke Machine in the Philippines Works Just Like the Real Thing
It only weighs half of a kilogram and is perfect for carpool karaoke.
These Pigeons in Singapore Were Found With Blowgun Darts in Their Bodies
An animal rescue group is now actively looking for those behind the attack.
A Gunman Is Holding Dozens of People Hostage in a Popular Mall in the Philippines
According to authorities, the gunman is a disgruntled former security guard who was fired from his job at the mall.
A Cough Caused a Big Argument in This Train in Japan
Fears of contracting the coronavirus are making people anxious about every minor sign of a flu.
According to Scientists, the World’s Stinkiest Fruit Can Power Lightning-Fast Electric Chargers
The durian is polarising but apparently, scientists agree that it can be used to create a supercapacitor that can store enough energy to charge phones and portable medical devices.
You Can No Longer Vape in Public in the Philippines
Bad news for vapers, good news for those who hate random whiffs of cotton candy-scented smoke.
Japanese Idol Group to Fine Fans Without Face Masks in Upcoming Event
The group thought this was a better idea than just postponing the 'fan appreciation party.' Netizens disagree.