Trump’s popularity slipping in rural America – poll

According to the Reuters/Ipsos daily tracking poll, Donald Trump's popularity is eroding in small towns and rural communities where 15 percent of the country’s population lives.

Employment stagnation in SMEs could hurt global economy – ILO

The contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, to total employment has stagnated over the past year and, unless reversed, could hurt the global economy, the International Labor Organization warned in a new report.

Commuting lawmaker documents his MRT woes

Muntinlupa City Representative Ruffy Biazon, who often commutes to work, documents his first time being offloaded from a stalled MRT-3 train.

WATCH | Ralph Trangia, suspect in Castillo hazing death, back in country

(UPDATE - 1:51 p.m.) Aegis Juris Fraternity officer Ralph Trangia, one of the suspects in the fatal hazing of University of Sto. Tomas law student Horacio Castillo III, returned to the country on Tuesday.

Not yet time to resume talks with Reds – AFP chief

It isn’t time yet for government to resume peace talks with communist rebels, who have continued harassing civilian and military targets across the country, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, October 10.
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Arroyo blames ‘vicious opposition’ for Duterte’s slump, recalls own doldrums

Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo blamed the steep drop in President Rodrigo Duterte’s satisfaction ratings on a “vicious opposition” trying to bring him down, as she recalled her own doldrums.

U.N. assisting thousands of migrants stranded as factions battle for Libyan smuggling hub

U.N. agencies said on Monday they were trying to provide urgent help to large numbers of migrants held and then stranded in the smuggling hub of Sabratha as rival factions battled for control of the city.

Cop dies after being shot outside home in Manila

A policeman died in the hospital where he was rushed after he was shot by motorcycle-riding killers in front of his home in Sampaloc, Manila Tuesday morning, October 10.

Oil prices stable as OPEC says market re-balancing

Oil prices were stable on Tuesday as OPEC said there were clear signs the market was re-balancing and as U.S. production remained offline following Hurricane Nate.
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Meralco rates up 3 centavos per KWh in Oct

Meralco said it will be hiking its rates by three centavos per kilowatt hour this month.

North Korea’s Kim consolidates position, promotes sister

SEOUL -- The promotion of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s 28-year-old sister to the country’s top decision-making body is a sign he is...

As it heads to Netflix, ‘Mudbound’ whips up Oscar buzz with London premiere

The epic racial drama will launch in all Netflix territories on November 17.

Thousands flee wildfires in California wine country

Wildfires fanned by strong winds swept through California’s wine country on Monday after killing at least one person, forcing some 20,000 residents to flee, and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.

Saudi balances recession, deficit in tough decision on energy reform

Saudi Arabia is expected to decide by the end of this month on the timing of domestic fuel and electricity price hikes that could risk pushing the economy further into recession, sources said.

Meryl Streep, Judi Dench slam Weinstein over sexual harassment claims

'The disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled those of us whose work he championed,' Streep said.