UK trade envoy: Tap P307-B credit facility for PH
Visiting British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the Philippines, Richard Graham, is urging businesses to tap the 4.5-billion-pound credit facility made available by the United Kingdom government to fund businesses in the Philippines.
Pingris on Standhardinger: ‘Mukhang ito papalit kay Abueva’
Potential top overall pick Filipino-German Christian Standhardinger has drawn comparisons to the "Pinoy Sakuragi" Marc Pingris due to his hustle and hardwork on the...
WATCH | Trillanes: If Koko won’t replace Gordon as Blue Ribbon chair, I will...
(UPDATE 3) Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV warned Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III that he would be forced to find a way to unseat him from the Senate presidency if he would not replace Sen. Richard Gordon as chairman of the Upper Chamber's Blue Ribbon Committee.
Soon, visitors from PH won’t need visas to enter Taiwan
Taiwan will allow visa-free entry for visitors from the Philippines in hopes that the Southeast Asian nation will reciprocate the gesture, a spokesman for the self-ruled island’s cabinet said on Thursday.
After Ombudsman said President, kin bank deals were over P1B, De Lima asks Duterte:...
“Ngayon Ginoong Duterte, sino kamo ang kurakot? Sana bawiin mo na ang mga pekeng paratang mo sa akin," Sen. Leila de Lima told the President.
SC suspends judge, fines another over handling of search warrants
The Supreme Court, by a vote of 10-4-1, has suspended a judge for two years without pay and fined another P20,000 over the mishandling of search warrants applications. Both are from the Malabon City Regional Trial Court (RTC).
3 reasons why PH remains outsourcing hub: talent, infra, stable regulatory system
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) has cited enabling conditions in the country that make it a competitive destination for outsourcing services.
Facebook, Google, Twitter asked to testify on Russian meddling
Executives from Facebook, Alphabet Inc’s Google and Twitter have been asked to testify to the US Congress in coming weeks as lawmakers probe Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 US election, committee sources said on Wednesday.
PCSO cites NBI for crackdown on illegal gambling despite having no share from STL...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has commended the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for its continuing effort to fight illegal gambling even though it does not have a share in the revenues of the government’s Small Town Lottery (STL).
Robust economy expected to boost PH real estate market
The Philippine real estate market is expected to sustain its growth momentum on the back of the country’s expectedly robust economy and strong investor confidence, according to a global real estate consultancy.
WATCH | PAL to propose compromise deal as DOTr breaks down airline’s debt
Philippine Airlines said Thursday, September 28, it is ready to submit a proposed compromise agreement on P6.63 billion in unpaid navigational charges “to settle this issue once and for all” but the Department of Transportation said the flag carrier owes government P7.3 billion.
Tech firm Emerson’s scholarship program gets more personal with holistic approach
Beyond financial assistance, the scholarship program also offers organizational and personal development for the scholars.
WATCH | Microsoft’s Nadella on privacy: ‘we will fight’ government overreach
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that the leaders of tech giants have a responsibility to protect their customers privacy against government overreach, and that they will fight governments in court to do so.
WATCH | Solano leaves MPD
John Paul Solano, one of the suspects in the hazing death of University of Sto. Tomas law freshman Horacio Castillo III, left the Manila Police District early Thursday afternoon, September 28, a day after he was ordered released by the Department of Justices.
Baghdad demands Iraqi Kurds reverse overwhelming independence vote
Baghdad heaped pressure on Iraq’s Kurds on Wednesday, demanding they cancel their overwhelming vote for independence while parliament urged the Iraqi central government to send troops to take control of vital oil fields held by Kurdish forces.














