Yeng Guiao

Why surprise moves were made in new Gilas Pilipinas 20-man training pool

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao has made a number of surprising new choices in the most-recent 20-man training pool for the country's campaign...
Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange

DOTr responds to credit-grabbing allegations on Parañaque Integrated Terminal

The Department of Transportation admitted in a statement that new Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange was not spearheaded by the present administration in response to...
Christmas tree

Why online shopping is booming in the Philippines

A study on social media conversations on shopping during the Christmas season has revealed Filipinos' growing interest in online shopping in recent years. Social media...
China Telecom logo

China Telecom consortium’s bid is lone qualified at Philippine auction — committee

MANILA — A consortium involving China Telecom and a Filipino tycoon was the only bid in contention for the Philippines' third major telecom license...
Tabovideo

A foreign blogger’s fascination with the ‘coolest Filipino household item’

A foreign blogger shared his fascination with the tabo or water dipper, a fixture in Filipino households, and noted that it's being sold in...
Killing of lawyer Ben Ramos

The condemnable killing of Sagay victims’ lawyer Ben Ramos

Human rights groups and advocates are condemning the killing of lawyer Benjamin ”Ben” Ramos, who provided legal assistance to the families of the nine...
Third Telco player

China Telecom joins local tycoon in joint bid for Philippine telco license

MANILA—China Telecom and firms controlled by a Filipino tycoon jointly bid on Wednesday for a third telecoms license on offer in the Philippines, as the...
Pregnancy test stick

The mandatory pregnancy test policy and laws it violates

An educational institution in Baguio is being slammed for subjecting female students in selected colleges to mandatory pregnancy testing to instill social responsibility and...
Telco tower

Philippines invites newcomer to transform its troubled telco sector

MANILA — Paying some of Asia's highest telecom charges while suffering slow Internet and frequent dropped calls, Filipinos will expect better service once the government...
Ragnarok M: Eternal Love

Fans show eternal love for online RPG game Ragnarok as it goes mobile

Ragnarok M: Eternal Love, the mobile app based on the popular Ragnarok Online game, has drawn applause and curiosity from fans of the original...
Zach LaVine

LaVine puts up 41 as Bulls edge Knicks in 2 OTs

Zach LaVine's career-high 41st point, a free throw with 0.2 seconds left in the second overtime, snapped a tie and lifted the visiting Chicago...

WTF? What’s behind Baguio City’s anti-profanity ordinance

Baguio City residents are no longer allowed to utter profanities after the local government passed an ordinance banning swearing and cussing in selected establishments...
Finished elevated footbridge

MMDA explains elevated footbridge in EDSA for pedestrian safety

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) explained that their unusually tall footbridge, the latest one constructed near the MRT GMA-Kamuning Station along EDSA, is...
Freddie Aguilar at COMELEC

Duterte endorses Senate candidacy of Freddie Aguilar

President Rodrigo Duterte has endorsed the Senate candidacy of folk singer Freddie Aguilar, who was previously tapped to craft his campaign jingle. Duterte a speech...
Driver

Indonesian startup uses road safety to drive women’s empowerment

JAKARTA — Iim Fahima Jachja cannot operate a vehicle and relies on a driver to get around the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, but that did not...