Calls to end bullying after video of ‘fight’ between Ateneo students surfaces
An uproar against bullying erupted across social media platforms after a video of a student of a junior high school student assaulting another student...
World Bank trims Philippines’ GDP growth forecast for 2018, 2019
MANILA—The World Bank said on Friday it slightly cut its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines as persistently high inflation eats...
Pentagon chief Mattis quits in disagreement with Trump policies
WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis abruptly said he was quitting on Thursday after falling out with President Donald Trump over his foreign policies, one day...
Why Duterte wants to regulate arrival of foreigners onboard cruise ships in Subic
President Rodrigo Duterte created an executive order regulating the arrivals of foreigners in Subic Bay Freeport Zone after an increase of international cruise ships...
Childrens’ rights groups see renewed hope in Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s advocacy
Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s advocacy of providing free education to children from underprivileged families earned the praises of child rights groups in the country. These...
Asia’s central banks have almost no reasons to hike rates in 2019
HONG KONG — Weaker economic growth and tepid price pressures in Asia will leave central banks in the region with few reasons to tighten policy...
Sarah Lahbati’s mother almost drowned in Siargao after swimming accident
Actress Sarah Lahbati’s mother is in critical condition after almost drowning in Siargao, a premier surfing spot, while taking swimming lessons. In a post on...
Catriona Gray spent her first days as Miss Universe giving back to children
Social media users lauded Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray for immediately attending to her advocacy upon arriving in the Philippines despite only staying in...
How Dalian trains will (hopefully) alleviate MRT commute amid Christmas rush
A second Dalian train has been deployed for use in the Metro Rail Transit amid the Christmas rush in Metro Manila. MRT-3 officials ordered the...
‘Aquaman’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ dominate December box office
Long-awaited superhero flicks "Aquaman" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" won the hearts of the moviegoers in December 2018, as revealed by their startling performance...
Merry or misery? Shoppers urged to avoid Christmas gifts linked to slavery
LONDON, Dec 20—Christmas holidaymakers have been warned by officials and campaigners not to inadvertently fund slavery with their gift lists as awareness grows over...
Third Canadian detained in China amid Huawei dispute
OTTAWA — A third Canadian has been detained in China following the arrest of a Chinese technology executive in Vancouver, a Canadian government official...
Late U.S. president George H.W Bush sponsored Filipino child for years
A nonprofit organization in the United States has revealed that the late former U.S president George H.W Bush sponsored a Filipino child for several...
Asian business confidence wallows near 3-year low on trade worries
SINGAPORE — A very cautious optimism remains among Asian companies in the fourth quarter as they wait to see whether there will be any...
‘Philippines’ crossed out in Aussie newspaper’s Catriona Gray headline
Some media outlets in Australia shared the credit with the Philippines on the win of Miss Universe Catriona Gray. Hit, an Australia-based radio network published...