Philippines’ August net FDI hits lowest in 5 months
MANILA — Net foreign direct investments (FDI) in the Philippines fell to their lowest in five months in August, but inflows in the first eight months of...
Old age? Health? The real reason why Imelda Marcos has yet to be arrested
Several questions were raised on the refusal of the Philippine National Police to arrest former first lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos following...
Why buying from small local businesses is better for Filipinos
A Facebook post encouraging people to support rising Filipino entrepreneurs rather than big brands in the country during the Christmas season has been going...
NBA Roundup: Harden hot as Houston cooks up home win
Rockets 115, Pacers 103 James Harden scored a game-high 40 points and Houston won on its home floor for the first time this season. The Rockets,...
List of arrested NDFP consultants since end of peace talks is growing
Vicente "Vic" Ladlad joined the growing list of National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultants arrested since the collapse of peace talks between the...
Applicant walked out of interviewer after he felt disrespected
An applicant felt disrespected when an executive from a real estate company asked how gay he is in an interview to supposedly gauge his...
‘New normal’ ferocious winds whip up deadly California fires
PARADISE, California — Two deadly wildfires fueled by "devil winds" tore through opposite ends of California on Sunday, with residents urged to heed evacuation orders by...
Subanon tribe of Mindanao is inspiration for Ahtisa Manalo’s national costume
Filipinos expressed their various opinions on social media regarding the national costume of Miss International 2018’s Philippine representative Ahtisa Manalo that was inspired by...
Kelsey Merritt is enjoying her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Filipino-American model Kelsey Merritt took to Instagram to express her excitement on her first runway walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Merritt, touted as...
Philippines seeking 203,000 tonnes of rice from state sellers
HAMBURG — The Philippines' National Food Authority has issued a new international tender to state-owned agencies only to purchase up to 203,000 tonnes of rice, European...
Looking into the controversies on Chinese businessman Michael Yang
President Rodrigo Duterte’s denial and subsequent admittance of Chinese businessman Michael Yang’s involvement with the government drew criticisms over having a foreigner in public...
‘Aquaman’ stars to make a splash in Manila for Southeast Asian premiere
The stars of "Aquaman" are headed to Manila in December 2018 in time for the much-awaited premiere of DC Films' next superhero blockbuster. Manila has...
Guilty: The case of Imelda Marcos and her illegal Swiss-based organizations
Former first lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos was found guilty by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division of seven counts of graft in relation...
Fil-am college student among victims of mass shooting in California bar
A Filipino-American college freshman was one of the 12 victims of a mass shooting in a bar in California early on Friday. Alaina Punzalan Housley,...
Low-profile Eriksson relishing new role in Filipino outpost
MANILA—When Sven-Goran Eriksson arrived to take up his new role as head coach of the Philippines at the weekend, there were no TV cameras to greet...