Netflix crosses $100 billion market capitalization

Netflix Inc snagged 2 million more subscribers than Wall Street expected in the final three months of 2017, tripling profits at the online video service.

Lav Diaz musical selected for main competition of Berlin film festival

Two years after winning the Alfred Bauer Silver Bear, he's back in Berlinale with 'Ang Panahon ng Halimaw' (Season of the Devil).
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Will tax reform deliver? S&P is watching

Tax reform's ability to deliver additional revenues that will fuel the government’s P8-trillion infrastructure development program until 2022 remains a key factor in assessing Philippine economic prospects, an analyst of S&P Global Ratings said Monday, even in the face of mid-term elections next year that could make lawmakers wary of legislation that could prove unpopular.

WEEKEND CHEF | Baking project: Soft Oatmeal Muffin tops with Fresh Cherries

Make a batch or two of these sweet and tart cookies as an oh-so-tempting treat meant for sharing with others.

PNB to raise up to P20B from LTNCD issuance

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) is planning to raise up to P20 billion by selling peso-denominated long-term negotiable certificates of deposit (LTNCD).

PSEi posts new record high; peso slips ahead of GDP report

Investors’ confidence in the local equities market boosted the main index to a new high while the peso slid against the US dollar Monday, with both developments attributed to anticipation over the growth report for the domestic economy for the last quarter and full year 2017.

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPLIES | Duterte pursues distraction over accountability for EJKs

Human Rights Watch joins a growing list of institutions and people – including United Nations officials – targeted for harassment and intimidation for demanding accountability for abuses linked to the drug war.

Lawmaker returns UST Alumni award to protest similar honor given to Mocha Uson

In protest of the initiative of the UST Alumni Association that gave Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson the Thomasian in Government Service Award, Akbayan partylist Rep. Tom Villarin returned the same award given to him by the group.

EU to support PH in implementing 27 conventions to retain GSP+ status

The European Union (EU) on Monday committed to continue working closely with the Philippines through the ongoing Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) monitoring process, guaranteeing support to ensure that progress is made on implementing 27 international conventions it adhered to.


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WATCH | Dengvaxia squabble: Ex-DOH chiefs point fingers at each other

Former Department of Health secretaries Enrique Ona and Janette Garin pointed fingers at each other Monday during the Senate inquiry into the Sanofi Dengvaxia...
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Victory Liner bus hits power post at Tuba, Benguet; 2 dead

Two bus passengers died while at least 15 others were hurt when a Victory Liner bus lost control up the winding Marcos Highway at...
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Authorities find trekker’s gas stove started Mt. Pulag fire; Netizens angered, saddened

MANILA - (UPDATE) Netizens raised righteous ruckus, angered and disappointed that they won't be able to trek to Mt. Pulag after a bush fire...
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‘DI AKO SA SHANGRI-LA NAG-BIRTHDAY’| Alvarez says he’d resign if critics prove he spent...

Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Monday said he would quit his post if his critics would be able to prove that he had spent public funds during his birthday bash last week.
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Cebu Pacific cancels flights to Naga, Legazpi due to Mayon’s imminent eruption

Cebu Pacific cancelled Monday afternoon flights to Naga and Legazpi cities in Bicol region, as government scientists declared the imminent eruption of Mayon Volcano.

Make the digital world safer for children – UNICEF

Flagship report highlights digital divides and explores current debates about the impact of the internet and social media on children’s safety and wellbeing.