Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 17 as rescuers search rubble

The death toll from the collapse of a four-story building in the suburbs of India's financial capital, Mumbai, more than doubled overnight to 17 as rescuers removed debris searching for those still trapped, a police official said on Wednesday.

2017 SONA dismissive of PH socioeconomic problems: IBON

The 2017 State of the Nation Address was dismissive of the Philippines’ serious socioeconomic problems especially joblessness, poverty and inequities, research group IBON said. The President even tended to oversimplify the economic situation to justify authoritarianism, added the group.

China urges halt to oil drilling in disputed South China Sea

China's Foreign Ministry has urged a halt to oil drilling in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where Spanish oil company Repsol had been operating in cooperation with Vietnam.

‘Simpsons’ creator heads to Netflix with animated adult comedy

Set in a medieval kingdom, 'Disenchantment' will debut ten episodes on Netflix starting in 2018.

REVIEW | Everyone is a star in PETA’s 2017 production of ‘Caredivas’

The book is so well-balanced in its structure that every character gets a chance to come into their own and have a moment.

Budget airline Tigerair merges with Scoot

On Tuesday, July 25, budget airlines Scoot and Tigerair announced their intention to pursue a single brand and operating license under the enhanced Scoot brand.

In hero’s return, McCain blasts Congress, tells senators to stand up to Trump

U.S. Senator John McCain, recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, was given a hero’s welcome on his return to the Capitol on Tuesday, but quickly seized the opportunity to blister his party and his president for partisan politics.

Justin Bieber apologizes for abandoning tour, says needs rest

'I'm sorry for anyone who feels, like, disappointed or betrayed, it's not in my heart or anything and have a blessed day.'

Sperm count falling sharply in developed world – researchers

Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years, researchers said on Tuesday.

In nod to Hollywood, Italian brothers don Trump masks for heists

Italian police said on Monday they had arrested two brothers suspected of robbing dozens of cash machines while wearing masks of U.S. President Donald Trump.

US company offers employees microchip implants

A Wisconsin vending machine company is offering its employees a chance to have a microchip implanted in their hands that they could use to buy snacks, log in to computers or use the copy machine.

AMD expects revenue to increase due to Ryzen processor, demand for graphics chips

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD.O) forecast current-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates and raised its full-year expectations.

Congress leaders meet to synchronize priority measures

Leaders of both houses of Congress met on Wednesday to agree on measures they will prioritize for passage, including the priorities of each chamber and those the executive considers urgent.
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BPI offers specialized bank for small, medium enterprises

The number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines continue to rise yet their access to financing remains low.

Odd coupling, no-frills storytelling power ‘Kita Kita’ to box office success

Reportedly made for less than P10 million, the film is expected to crack the P100 million box office mark this week.