House joins Senate in endorsing Quezon Service Cross for Miriam Santiago

The House of Representatives has concurred with a Senate resolution conferring on the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago the Quezon Service Cross, making her the sixth Filipino to be given the highest national recognition of outstanding civilian service.
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PH office market to grow by 40% in next 6 years — Leechiu

The Philippine office market is seen to grow by 40% in the next six years, driven by the continued expansion of information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) companies in the country, according to a real estate service firm.
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WATCH | NUJP lambastes Duterte order to bar reporter from covering Malacañang

"Shame on President Rodrigo Duterte," the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said in a statement Tuesday, "for displaying extreme pettiness in ordering...

Manila Water to expand in Thailand

Ayala-led Manila Water Company Inc. is venturing into the water industry of Thailand as part of its ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia.

AirAsia inks MOA with Davao tourism sector to push city as top destination

AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for nine consecutive years, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Davao tourism in a common goal to establish Davao as a premiere tourist destination with abundant resources for eco-tourism and available facilities for sports, conventions and outdoor competitions.

Kazakhstan’s frozen billions sound alarm for sovereign funds

New 500 tenge banknotes are displayed in this picture illustration in Almaty, Kazakhstan November 22, 2017. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/Illustration
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Sara’s new party a way to shield Duterte allies from Alvarez’s influence? Party-list solon...

Akbayan party-list Representative Tom Villarin said an imploding PDP Laban could be one of the implications of the formation of a regional political party by the President’s daughter, Davao Mayor Sarah Duterte, who recently launched a group called Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP, or Alliance for Change).

‘EH DI WALA TAYONG PROBLEMA’ | Duterte jokes, asks China if it wants to...

As President Duterte defended China from criticisms that its intention was really to invade and build structures on sea territories belonging to the Philippines, the top leader also joked that it would be better for his country to be a province of China so that it would no longer have problems in dealing with the Asian giant.

‘Three Billboards’ leads the pack at politically edged BAFTA awards

The dark comedy won five awards, including best film, best actress for its lead performer Frances McDormand

Senate ethics panel junks complaint vs De Lima

The Senate Committee on Ethics chaired by Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Tuesday, Feb. 20, dismissed the ethics complaints filed against Sen. Leila de Lima due to lack of jurisdiction.

‘PARA SILA NA MAGPATAYAN’ | Duterte raises bounty for every NPA killed to P100K

President Duterte has raised the reward for killing members of the New People's Army and is hoping that by increasing it to P100,000 for every NPA guerilla killed, the rebels themselves will be the ones killing each other for the bounty.

‘Black Panther’ rules PH box office with P258 million in 5 days

It's the most successful February launch in industry history as well as the year's biggest opening weekend to date.

Mall rentals, residential sales boost SM Prime’s 2017 profit

Property conglomerate SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) on Monday said its profit grew 16 percent last year on the strong performance of its malls and residential businesses.

Jan. external payment balance back in deficit

The country's balance of payments (BoP) position reverted to a deficit in January amid bigger outflows due to debt payments and as the central bank smoothed out foreign currency swings.
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DICT issues draft rules for 3rd telco player

The government's bid to improve telecommunications services in the country has taken a step forward with the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) release on Monday of draft criteria for selecting the third major service provider.