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Asia-based IP groups express alarm over Duterte gov’t’s alleged ‘worsening attacks’ vs indigenous peoples...

Representatives of indigenous peoples organizations from various countries in Asia have expressed alarm over the alleged "worsening attacks" against IPs in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte's "tyrannical regime."
Map of Bukidnon Province.

13 civilians rounded up, teachers told to ‘report’ to military as Bukidnon lumad schools...

Lumad schools in two Bukidnon towns have allegedly been targeted by the Army, with the teachers in one learning center ordered to report to the military and 13 members of the Parents Teachers Community Association of another, including village officials, rounded up by soldiers, a nongovernmental organization said.

Screenwriter Ricky Lee to launch new novel, ‘Bahay ni Marta’

His third novel is described as 'a heart-gripping tale of love, transgression and redemption.'

Red carpet filled with color for Oscars ceremony after tumultuous Hollywood year

After an ocean of black in previous Hollywood events, stars bring out the colors on Oscar night.

Maute sub-leader and member nabbed in Manila: NCRPO

A suspected ISIS-inspired Maute terrorist group sub-leader and his follower were arrested Saturday in Tondo, Manila, the chief of the PNP National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Sunday.

DOH has been asked to share Dengvaxia master list with other agencies, but privacy...

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has cautioned the Department of Health (DOH) about sharing the Dengvaxia master list, noting that the disclosure of such information should have consent from persons owning the information.
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US tariff on steel has no direct impact on PH: Steel Asia president

The country's largest steel producer, Steel Asia Manufacturing Corp., does not see any direct effect from the plan of the United States government to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum, its president said in a statement.

Sy-Tieng group formalizes $12-B Sangley airport plan

A consortium composed of Solar Group’s Wilson Y. Tieng and tycoon Henry T. Sy, Sr. has submitted to the government its unsolicited proposal for a $12-billion airport in Sangley, Cavite.

Don’t even think about it: Trillanes warns justices vs removing Sereno outside of impeachment...

"Any attempt to remove the Chief Justice through a process other than impeachment is unconstitutional. It will be a brazen usurpation of the exclusive power of Congress under the Constitution," Sen. Antonio Trillanes said in a statement Sunday.

23 nabbed in crackdown on fixers selling passport appointment slots

At least 23 individuals who sold passport appointment slots were arrested in separate entrapment operations in DFA-ASEANA, Parañaque, Pasay and in Taguig, the DFA announced. It reminded the public to shun fixers, saying it was expanding its passport service system to meet demand.

Ian Veneracion, ‘Bhoy Intsik’ win at Oporto festival in Portugal

Big wins for the Philippines in the festival dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, horror and experimental films.

Consumer complaints on ‘nakaw load’ to be addressed in Senate probe

Complaints about the disappearance of prepaid mobile loads - or what consumer activists call “nakaw load” - will be addressed in a Senate hearing on Monday (March 5), with lead prober Sen. Bam Aquino saying the investigation is meant both to address the problem and prevent it from happening in the future.

Holcim’s 2017 profit down 65%

Holcim Philippines Inc. booked a 65-percent drop in profit in 2017 as cement demand declined amid sluggish growth of the construction industry and tighter competition.
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DOF cites need for flexible exchange rate

The Department of Finance (DOF) has cited the need for a flexible exchange rate to ensure that market players easily adjust to economic developments.

FINTQ to offer 1 million free microinsurance policies

FINTQnologies Corp. (FINTQ), the financial technology arm of Voyager Innovations, Inc., is offering one million free microinsurance policies to unbanked and underserved Filipinos.