With PH agriculture lagging ASEAN peers, experts pitch ‘agripreneurship’

Yet another survey has been released showing Philippine agriculture continues to lag other ASEAN countries, both in terms of output and competitiveness.

On robotic workforce: it’s ‘worry than enthusiasm’ — Pew research

Americans express "more worry than enthusiasm" about driverless cars, robot caregivers and a future in which robots and computers perform many of the jobs currently done by humans, according to a survey released by the Pew Research Center.

‘Pipilayin namin kayo bago pa kayo makalakad,’ SolGen tells Yellows, Reds, clergy, bizmen, media,...

Solicitor General Jose Calida on Thursday vowed the government would not allow the alleged plot of various groups to overthrow the Duterte administration to succeed as they would already be "crippled" even before they could carry out any of their plans.

PH, with Vietnam, still growth leaders in ASEAN but WB downgrades PH’s growth outlook...

By World Bank estimates, the Philippine economy will grow 6.6 percent this year, down from last year's 6.9 percent - and also lower compared to the bank's earlier forecast of 6.8 percent.

OPENWORLD 2017 | Leveraging on Oracle resources, NetSuite adds more functionality

Since the launch of 12 SuiteSuccess editions for 8 industries earlier this year, NetSuite has continued that momentum by delivering three more editions for nonprofit and services organizations.

Pampanga PENRO padlocks Apalit alcohol plant over pollution

Environment authorities padlocked on Thursday, October 5,an alcohol plant in Apalit town, citing it for the unlawful disposal of industrial waste in the Pampanga River that has led to fish kills.

WATCH | The National Museum of Natural History just had its soft opening

The much awaited attraction of the National Museum will have its official public opening by end of the year.
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Recount might start this month – Marcos

Former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is confident the recount of the contested votes in three provinces for vice president in last year’s elections will finally start this month and eventually prove that he won over Vice President Leni Robredo.

Emotional support from loved ones is vital in cancer patients’ healing, says expert

Cancer patients need all the care and understanding they could get during their treatment and recovery.

In Singapore, Parkway Cancer Center offers holistic care to inspire patients

The facility also provides creative workshops, cooking classes, and other life-skill activities for cancer survivors.

U.S. lawmakers want to restrict internet surveillance on Americans

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would overhaul aspects of the National Security Agency’s warrantless internet surveillance program in an effort to install additional privacy protections.
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Faeldon questions jurisdiction as DOJ probe into P6.4-B drug smuggling begins

Former Customs commissioner Nicanor Faeldon questioned the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice as the investigation into the drug and graft complaints filed against him and other officials and brokers began on Thursday, October 5.

WATCH | House panel finds sufficient grounds for impeachment raps vs Sereno

(UPDATED - 9:20 p.m.) The House of Representatives’ justice committee found sufficient grounds in the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, paving the way for a more extensive discussion of the charges against her.

‘Bump stocks’ become hot item at gun stores after Vegas massacre

When attached to a semi-automatic rifle, a bump stock uses the gun’s recoil energy to “bump” the trigger into the finger, causing it to fire far more quickly than possible if using one’s hand manually.

INGRATO? | Koko blasts PNP over unsolved killings in wake of Mindoro councilor’s murder

Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III blasted the Philippine National Police, including Director General Ronald dela Rosa, saying “criminals are being emboldened” by law enforcers’ perceived “incompetence,” following the murder of a councilor of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro and his teenage son.