Lex Celera
The Origins of Budots, the Philippines’ Catchiest Viral Dance Craze
In “Budots: The Craze,” filmmakers Jay Rosas and Mark Limbaga try to figure out where the budots genre came from.
I’m an Actress With Millions of Instagram Followers. Yes, I Still Feel Insecure
It took a lot of courage to say that I’m actually what I’m not on social media. This is the real me.
Inside Club Matryoshka, an Exclusive Club Found in a Minecraft Server
It’s like Berlin’s famous Berghain nightclub but in a 32-bit virtual space.
The Philippines Joins Asia’s Space Race With New Space Agency
President Rodrigo Duterte just signed a law establishing a Philippine Space Agency, but this does not necessarily mean that a Filipino will be heading to space anytime soon.
Multiple Cases of Trans Discrimination Motivate Passionate Campaign for Gender Equality in the Philippines
In one case, a trans woman was handcuffed and brought to a police station after trying to enter a women's restroom.
Cyber Group Linked to Chinese Government Suspected of Hacking Video Game Companies for Financial Gain
When it's not spying for the Chinese government, the group known as APT41 allegedly hacks in-game currencies
Calls to Boycott Taiwanese Bubble Tea Chains Are Brewing on Mainland Chinese Social Media
It all started when a photo of a store notice that echoed Hong Kong protesters’ pro-democracy battle cry went viral
Manny Pacquiao Finally Wants to Leave Jesus Out of Death Penalty Debates
The boxer-senator previously used Jesus’ crucifixion to justify the reimposition of capital punishment but changed his tune when another lawmaker used it against his argument.
Singaporean Pedestrians Are Losing to Hoverboards, E-Scooters, And Segways
Personal mobility devices have become increasingly popular in Singapore. Some pedestrians aren’t happy.
A Filipino Taxi Driver Was Arrested After Charging $115 for a 15-Minute Ride
The actual fare should have been under $5.
A 23-Year-Old Pakistani Has Just Been Crowned Best ‘Tekken 7’ Player In The World
Arslan “Arslan Ash” Saddique was relatively unknown in the competitive circuit a year ago. Today, he’s the world’s best ‘Tekken 7’ player.
A New Philippine Bill Demands Dignity for the Country’s Embattled Commuters
Called the 'Magna Carta of Commuters,' this bill champions public transportation and commuter rights.