BSP eyes July completion of probe on BPI technical glitch

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects to complete by next month its investigation on the technical glitch that hounded the internal system of the Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

Stepping up fight vs terror, Indonesia eyes law allowing jailing of militant returnees

Indonesia is set to approve a law allowing authorities to jail for up to 15 years citizens coming home after joining militant groups abroad, lawmakers said on Wednesday.

As Senate probes woes of BPI, BDO, ‘delayed transactions’ reported at Security Bank

(UPDATE - 10:09 a.m., June 22, 2017) Even as the Senate was inquiring into the "glitches" that caused problems for clients of two of the country's leading banks, a third bank reported on Wednesday having problems with "delays in posting banking transactions." On Thursday, Security Bank said it had completed maintenance and affected services were again available.

GADGETS | Razer launches headset for gaming consoles

The premium console headset for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC focuses on sound quality, comfort and wireless reliability.

Triple Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis retiring from acting

Day-Lewis, 60, whose last movie will be released in December, gave no reason for his decision, calling it private.

Stand-up comedian Mike Unson serves ‘mayhem’ with unique brand of ‘wholesome’ humor

Fans can catch him live on June 24, in 'Mike, Chris & Roy’s Mayhem Adventure' at the Conspiracy Garden Café.

How the Merks are using sound waves as part of their healing journey

Medsonix Therapy helps patients relive pain and discomfort using low-frequency sound waves.

ICT UPDATE | AMD unveils EPYC processors, platform aimed at data centers

The new datacenter processor launches with record-setting performance, optimized platforms, and global server ecosystem support.

As iPhone 8 looms, can memory chip supply keep up with demand?

Global electronics makers are scrambling to stock up on memory chips to keep production lines running as Apple Inc's new iPhone 8 launch later this year threatens to worsen a global squeeze on supply.

At least 500 civilians still trapped in Marawi: AFP

At least 500 civilians remain trapped in Marawi City, nearly a month since Maute Group-led terrorists laid siege to the bustling Islamic city in the South, the military said Wednesday.

WATCH | Boeing to test self-flying planes

At the Paris Airshow aerospace company Boeing looks ahead to the next stage of autonomous vehicles -- self-flying planes.

Honda halts Japan car plant after WannaCry virus hits computer network

Honda Motor Co said it halted production at a domestic vehicle plant for a day this week after finding the WannaCry ransomware that struck globally last month in its computer network.

P3,000 entrance fee could drive away casino patrons – Pagcor chief

A P3,000 casino entrance fee being proposed in Congress could drive away local patrons of the gambling establishments, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation chairperson Andrea Domingo warned Wednesday.
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Resorts World ready to reopen casino, but Pagcor prepping compliance checklist first

Barely a month after a shooting and burning incident that killed 37 persons, Resorts World Manila has told authorities it is ready to resume its casino operations.

SC, CA chiefs urge House to take back show-cause order vs justices

MANILA, Philippines -- The heads of the country’s top two courts on Wednesday urged the House of Representatives’ committee on good government and public...