Philippines’ trade deficit stays above $3 billion for 5th straight month
MANILA—The Philippines' trade deficit stayed well above $3 billion for the fifth month in a row in August as sustained purchases of capital goods to...
A scene that’s hard to believe: A garbage-free Binondo creek
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced that Estero de Binondo is now free from wastes and garbage following the consistent rehabilitation efforts...
Chief justice for two months: What De Castro has done
Outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Teresita de Castro is leaving the judiciary after having instituted a number of reforms in her less than two-month...
Taylor Swift kicks off American Music Awards, silent on politics
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift, straight off her first, controversial public dive into U.S. politics, opened the American Music Awards show on Tuesday aiming to break...
The new DSWD chief and the long list of soldiers in Duterte’s government
Incoming Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista, a retiring army chief, is the newest on the list of military men the president has appointed as...
Under construction: How the Philippines’ projects with China are progressing
President Rodrigo Duterte has secured several loan agreements on different infrastructure initiatives with China two years ago, visited it more than any other country...
Padre Pio’s heart relic to stay in the Philippines for 20 days
Crowds of Filipinos gathered to venerate Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina’s “incorrupt” heart relic brought to the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros on Tuesday. The relic...
Martin Andanar is proposing a new name, face for the PCOO
(Updated 6:54 p.m.) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar’s proposal of reorganizing the presidential communication arm is not his first attempt to change the office. Andanar recently...
Google bids goodbye to its social network, Google+
Google announced on Monday that it will cease operations of Google+, its own social network, after a data breach similar to that of Facebook’s...
Duterte does not have cancer, Philippines’ acting interior minister says
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte does not have cancer, the acting interior minister said on Tuesday, after the firebrand leader underwent tests in a...
Feel the Force: Kenneth Cobonpue unveils Star Wars furniture
Renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue has released the designs for his much-awaited Star Wars-themed furniture collection. The award-winning designer and manufacturer revealed in a Facebook...
The differences between Arroyo and Con-Com federalism charters
The draft federal charter submitted by House Speaker Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has veered away from some of the key provisions in the original version...
Philippines’ rice imports may hit 2.4 million tons, second biggest on record
MANILA—The Philippines will allow major rice retailers to import up to 350,000 tons of the grain, its agriculture secretary said on Monday, potentially bringing the country's...
Rufa Mae Quinto gives the funniest speech at an awards ceremony
Filipinos were amused when Rufa Mae Quinto delivered an acceptance speech at the University of Perpetual Help after receiving the Best Comedy Show Award...
Bangladesh sets death penalty for drug offences in draft law
DHAKA — Bangladesh's cabinet on Monday approved a draft law prescribing the death penalty for drug offenses, despite widespread criticism over a narcotics crackdown...