Defying allies and foes, Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

President Donald Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy on Wednesday and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, effectively taking sides in one of the thorniest issues in the Mideast dispute and upsetting Washington’s friends and foes alike.

Acoustic group Kithara plays music that’s full of ‘senti’ feels

The acoustic pop band is one of the headliners of the upcoming 'Senti Feels' concert happening on December 15 at the Music Museum.
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WATCH | Beyond Marawi: Maute-ISIS ramping up recruitment drive, possibly in Manila – AFP

The Battle of Marawi may have concluded, but the war is not yet over, as the government is aware of apparent moves by remnants of the terrorist Maute Group and its ISIS-linked supporters to ramp up the recruitment drive to beef up its rank of fighters.
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Death threat prompts calls for probe, protection for Manila Times’ Jomar Canlas

The spokespersons of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and the Justice and Court Reporters Association (JUCRA) are calling for an investigation into the death...
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SWS Q3 survey: Involuntary hunger among families rises to 11.8%; moderate hunger 9.6%, severe...

The Third Quarter 2017 Social Weather Survey, conducted from September 23-27, 2017, has found 11.8% (or an estimated 2.7 million families) experiencing involuntary hunger...

BSP chief likens economy to a race car, discounts overheating

Considering only a few factors such as credit growth will not give the total picture of whether an economy is overheating or not. This was stressed by BSP Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. on Wednesday following rising concerns that the Philippine economy is starting to show signs of overheating.
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NG spending jumps by 28% in October; January to October spending up by 10%

National government disbursements posted a 28.2% increase in the month of October, the highest growth recorded so far in the year, as spending reached P226.9 billion. This brings cumulative disbursements from January to October at P2.241 trillion, a 10% increase year-on-year.
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WATCH | Eco groups’ conservation campaign eases Hinatuan’s Enchanted River from unbridled tourism pressure

The so-called Enchanted River along the coastal town of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur province, has long ranked as one of the most visited tourist...
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More logistics firms lured to invest in Subic Bay

Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) is looking forward to the entry of more logistics investors in the free port since the freeport management waived accreditation fees for opening businesses in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and is confident such will help turn Subic into one of the most competitive logistics centers in Southeast Asia.
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WATCH | SERENO IMPEACHMENT COMPLAINT: CJ camp: Assignment of Maute cases transfer request confirmed...

MANILA - Lawmakers on Wednesday inquired how Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno came to be in charge of the administrative matter regarding the request...

Senate TRAIN bill on auto tax regressive; threatens auto industrial policy – Action for...

iscal policy reform advocacy group, Action for Economic Reforms said that adopting the automobile excise tax schedule proposed under the Senate version of the TRAIN would hurt the middle class more than the rich, and would adversely affect the country’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program.

Hometown boy Neil Sanchez wins Oakley Pro Baler

Baler’s very own top surfer, 19-year-old Neil Sanchez, claimed the PHP 100,000 prize purse of the Oakley Pro Baler after an astonishing victory against...

SMB’s Leo Austria makes history after bagging third straight Coach of the Year award

San Miguel Beermen's Leo Austria recently made history after becoming the first head coach to take home the Coach of the Year for three...

House panel calls 5 SC justices, ex-Justice Brion, to Sereno impeachment hearing

Six Supreme Court Associate Justices, including one former magistrate, will be called to the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Monday, December 11.

Classic crime drama ‘City of God,’ other Latin American films in Cine Latino festival

'City of God' is scheduled for screening on December 7 at 8PM and on December 10 at 3PM at the Shang Cineplex.