Why do fewer people vote in midterm elections? Prof explains
Midterm elections have longed struggled to engage voters enough to make them take the trip to polling centers and cast their choices. This might...
Currencies rise, ringgit at 19-month high ahead of Fed decision
Malaysia's ringgit at highest since Feb 2023
Indonesian rupiah, stocks muted
Bank Indonesia to keep rates unchanged - Reuters poll
U.S. Federal Reserve...
BSP eyes substantial cut in banks’ reserve requirement ratio this year
MANILA — The Philippine central bank is planning a substantial cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks this year, its governor said on Wednesday.
The RRR...
‘Ba’t bumaba?’: SCTEX toll gate barrier slams down on vehicle’s hood
A driver approaching a toll gate on the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) in Concepcion, Tarlac, was surprised when the barrier suddenly fell as they drove...
New bishop installed in Baguio
Bishop Rafael Cruz officially assumed leadership over Benguet province’s Catholics on Tuesday, speaking during his installation Mass of the need to ‘purify the modern...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking; judge denies bail
Music mogul, 54, hit with three-count indictment
Combs could face life in prison if convicted
Defense calls sex acts at heart of case...
BIR reminds public: Digital TIN ID is a valid document
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reminded the public that a digital version of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) identification card is a valid...
Fake Kamala hit-and-run story is the work of Russian propaganda group, Microsoft says
A false claim circulating on social media that Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris left a 13-year-old girl paralyzed after an alleged hit-and-run in San Francisco in...
Japan hails record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
'Shogun' wins 18 Emmys, including best drama and acting awards
Japanese government encourages creators to pursue overseas productions
Tourists inspired by 'Shogun' to...
US strategy for anti-ship weapons to counter China: Plentiful, mobile, deadly
US Air Force, in test, struck ship with QUICKSINK weapon
Budget documents outline US plans for missile purchases SINGAPORE — The United States is amassing...
‘Playing more confidently’: Creamline, Choco Mucho players get health plan
Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans players received health coverage packages from an insurance company, securing them life protection and other benefits. Allianz...
Pinoys stunned by soap variants from popular pain relief brand
More Filipinos are discovering a popular pain relief brand's soap products that were launched earlier this year. Market analyst John Paul Tanyag on Tuesday, September...
Tuguegarao archbishop highlights family, BECs in Jubilee celebration pastoral letter
As the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao celebrates its 50th anniversary on September 20, Archbishop Ricardo Baccay has issued a pastoral letter urging parishes to prioritize...
NGO launches waste management initiative to combat plastic pollution
Non-profit organization PCX Markets created a multi-pronged solution called “credits,” encouraging private sector investment in waste management infrastructure to battle global plastic pollution. Comprised of...
Asian stocks, FX gain on bets of outsized US rate cut
Malaysian ringgit hits 19-month high
Indonesia rate decision due on Wednesday
Philippine stocks hit highest since March 2022 Most Asian stock markets rose on...