MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines (UP) remained the top Philippine university in the 2027 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Asia. QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the latest edition on…
THE Senate majority bloc is united in stripping the proposed P7.2 trillion 2027 national budget of questionable and corruption-prone allocations, including projects inserted by lawmakers without proper vetting, Sen…
TO prepare for a severe El Niño, Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Monday urged the government to automatically freeze prices in areas placed under a state of calamity and intensify its crackdown on hoarders, profiteers and…
TO prepare for a severe El Niño, Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Monday urged the government to automatically freeze prices in areas placed under a state of calamity and intensify its crackdown on hoarders, profiteers and…
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday said it expects former president Rodrigo Duterte to attend his trial for crimes against humanity daily when it opens on Nov. 30. Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said the…
SEN. Jinggoy Estrada wants the Senate to investigate the killings of environmental defenders in the Philippines, which Global Witness has again ranked as Asia’s deadliest country for people protecting land, natural…
THE next chief justice must be able to work beyond the Supreme Court and coordinate with other branches of government to speed up the delivery of justice, retired Chief Justice Reynato Puno said in endorsing Associate…
OIL companies raised the prices of gasoline on Tuesday but lowered the cost of diesel and kerosene. Shell, Seaoil, PetroGazz, and Jetti Petroleum hiked gasoline prices by P3.50 per liter, and lowered diesel prices by P1…
THE Philippine Navy's BRP Sierra Madre, an aging warship that has served as a military outpost at Ayungin Shoal for more than 27 years, carries a legacy of service spanning generations of Filipino servicemen who have…
YANGON, Myanmar — Asean’s special Myanmar envoy, Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, wrapped up a two-day visit to the nation Thursday, with no sign of meeting detained democratic ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The…
THE Philippines has joined eight other Asia-Pacific countries and the United States in strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperation against online scams, fraudulent recruitment, and other transnational crimes…
SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian has called for a nationwide inspection of pet crematoriums and other animal aftercare businesses after 29 dead pets were found dumped along a roadside in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan…
SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go has called for stronger fire prevention measures, including more firefighting equipment, additional personnel and regular public safety campaigns, warning that a blaze in one house can put an…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained heightened security at major transport terminals and key thoroughfares as millions of Filipinos return home from a long holiday weekend. “As travelers make their way back…
AN American passenger was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after authorities seized P17.46 million worth of suspected marijuana kush concealed in his luggage, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said…
THE Climate Change Commission (CCC) stressed the need to make local climate plans better by using scientific data and creating practical solutions that fit each community’s specific risks and goals. The agency said…
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong called for greater efforts to protect the environment for future generations during the official opening to the public of the Baguio Arboretum Park on Oct. 19. The park is a new…
FORMER Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag remains at large nearly four years after he was charged with the murders of broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa and alleged middleman Cristito "Jun"…
SANTA ANA, Cagayan — Eight crew members, including the captain, of a cargo boat were rescued after it partially submerged in the waters off Dalupiri Island, Calayan, Cagayan, on Oct. 31, Coast Guard-Calayan and Calayan…
CEBU CITY — Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu are urged to strengthen their digital capabilities and adopt emerging technologies to improve operations, reach more customers, and stay competitive…
PEÑARANDA, Nueva Ecija — Police arrested Cavite’s No. 4 most wanted person for carnapping during a coordinated manhunt operation in Nueva Ecija on Friday. According to Col. Ritchie Claravall, provincial director of the…
KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is closely monitoring tensions here over the entry of North Luzon Mineral Resources Corp. (NLMRC), which holds a valid exploration permit, as it called for…
CEBU CITY — More than 230,000 passengers passed through Cebu’s seaports and two major bus terminals from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31 as travelers headed to their hometowns or left the province for the observance of All Saints’…
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — PRO-3 director BGen. Jess Mendez reminded all police units across Central Luzon to strictly observe existing regulations on the handling of recovered, impounded and evidence…
BAGUIO CITY — Representatives from agricultural villages here convened in the Barangay Agriculture and Fisheries Committee (BAFC) 2026 Annual Meeting Batch 1 to address critical sector challenges and coordinate future…
BACOLOD CITY — Citing years of regulatory inaction and worsening power outages across the Negros Island Region, three consumer advocacy groups announced that they would implement the “NIR Power Shield Stormbird…
PALO, Leyte — Police rescued a 16-year-old girl who reportedly wanted to return home after being prevented from leaving by her companions over an alleged debt, following a 911 emergency call on Sunday. Initial…
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday denied its involvement in the recent cryptocurrency heist at Binance, dismissing as "a trite provocation” a US announcement that North Korean hackers were behind the incident…
BEIJING/SHANGHAI — China's central bank said on Monday it will conduct swap operations with financial institutions on Tuesday that could inject more than 100 billion yuan ($15.04 billion) into the country's struggling…
SYDNEY — One of the world's rarest bats could be at risk if ExxonMobil forges ahead with a Papua New Guinea gas project, a law firm working with impacted landowners warned Monday. The US-based energy giant struck a deal…
DOUBLEDRAGON Corp.'s Hotel101-Madrid generated a record €2.93 million (about P209 million) in monthly recurring revenue in October, with occupancy reaching 97.41 percent, highlighting the growing contribution of its…
HANOI — Businesses are divided over whether Washington should propose new tariffs on Vietnamese goods this month, with Tesla and Samsung not in favor, while others have called for penalties, submissions to the US…
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it recorded "revenue record" for a September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services…
BANKING leaders across Southeast Asia will explore ways to strengthen regional cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) as financial institutions face common challenges involving cybersecurity, customer protection…
THE Marcos administration expects infrastructure spending to accelerate in the fourth quarter of this year as it works with implementing agencies to speed up project implementation and improve disbursements before the…
RESTORING foreign investor confidence through faster government spending and stronger governance reforms will be crucial to reviving the Philippine stock market, an analyst said, as the country’s economic slowdown and…
FILIPINOS may face another quarter of elevated prices as inflation is expected to remain above 8 percent through December driven by higher global oil prices, rising rice costs and weaker peso. “We expect inflation to…
THE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) on Monday launched roadshows in Canada in a bid to lure investments from defense, clean energy and other industries. The mission, which supports Apeco’s…
GMA Network Inc. is asking the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to extend the deadline for the shutdown of analog television broadcasting, citing pending concerns over the implementation of a government…
FIVE youth-led Filipino agribusiness startups showcased their products at a summit in Singapore to draw investors and business partners and explore overseas markets, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday. The…
THE crowds at the recent Manila International Book Fair revealed an encouraging sight. In an age of smartphones, streaming platforms and social media, Filipinos are still lined up to buy books. Beyond bringing authors…
HARBOR Star Shipping Services, Inc. reported a net income of P282.63 million in the first nine months of 2026, more than triple the P86.37 million recorded in the same period in 2025, aided by stronger gains from its…
PROPERTY developer Megaworld Corp. is allocating an initial P7 billion for a township development in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, as it joins other companies expanding their investments in the city. The investment will…
PHILIPPINE liquor maker Tanduay Distillers Inc. is stepping up its push into international markets, introducing a 20-year-old reserve rum to European industry players as it seeks to expand its network of overseas…
PHILIPPINE banks generated record earnings in the first nine months of the year, supported by strong interest earnings and income from other banking activities. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
TOKYO — Factory activity across Asia continued to expand in October but growth slowed in major chip exporters, private surveys showed on Monday, suggesting the artificial intelligence (AI) boom may be losing momentum as…
SEOUL — South Korea will double spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors in 2027 to a record high, the president said Monday, pledging to use the technology to turn the military into a “smart, elite…
BEIJING/HONG KONG — China’s three biggest airlines are on track for full-year losses after posting far weaker third-quarter results than last year as surging jet fuel costs, weak domestic fares and typhoon disruptions…
THE Anthology Asean Architecture Festival 2026 (Anthology 2026) concluded on Oct. 4, 2026, in Intramuros, Manila, with the adoption of the Shared Ground Declaration and the formation of the Manila Charter. These two…
BERLIN — Germany’s manufacturing sector expanded solidly in October as rising export sales and government-linked demand supported output and orders, a business survey showed on Monday. The Germany Manufacturing…
Part 2 5. Inspiring collective spirit. A headquarters’ ultimate measure is its ability to unite and inspire its tribe. Aligning with modern urban placemaking frameworks pioneered by William H. Whyte and Jane Jacobs, a…
LONDON — Big Oil is reaping near record cash windfalls from the eight-month-old Iran war, but Western energy producers’ reluctance to ramp up spending reveals persistent doubts about the industry’s long-term outlook…
THE Yuchengco Centre in the Makati Central Business District has earned a dual certification: a SmartScore Gold certification, the global standard for smart building technology, alongside WiredScore Platinum…
BEIJING — China's top diplomat Wang Yi urged the Philippines on Tuesday to rein in politicians who had repeatedly "smeared" Beijing and crossed its "red lines". The two Asian nations have long been at loggerheads over…
WARSAW, Poland — Four European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the temporary closure of one Warsaw airport, but all planes landed safely and no explosives were found, authorities said. Two bomb…
NEW YORK, United States — Pfizer reported lower profits Tuesday but raised its full-year forecast as it pointed to boosted sales from pharma assets added from acquisitions in recent years. The drugmaker, which has…
JOHANNESBURG — U.S. President Donald Trump will cut South Africa and Rwanda from a quarter-century-old Africa trade agreement at the end of the year as punishment for not meeting certain criteria, including policies on…
MALE, Maldives — Maldivian opposition leader and former foreign minister Abdulla Shahid was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child, police said Tuesday. The 64-year-old was arrested at his home in the capital…
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, India’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The rescue of the…
KYIV — Ukrainian rescuers searched for survivors Tuesday from a Russian strike on a village that killed 29 people, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced deadly Russian attacks that came ahead of new US-mediated…
CHICLAYO, Peru — A luckless Peruvian town that has for centuries been dismissed as cursed is hoping for a new lease on life when Pope Leo visits this month. Under Spanish colonial rule in the 16th century, Zana -- home…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV — a big step toward making the drug available inexpensively and more quickly in 120 low- and…
As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night's rest on their long migrations across North America. Now she and other scientists are attaching tiny tracking devices to…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global political upheaval. New…
NEW YORK — A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such US death in a year. The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a…
LONDON — The UK will likely face artificial intelligence cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028 as criminals and states, including China and Russia, increasingly use AI in their cyber activity, Britain's…
GENEVA — Dozens of global health and environmental organisations called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to revise decades-old standards for nitrate levels in drinking water, arguing they do not reflect…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuela's Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco on Monday, calling for the release of more political prisoners jailed under deposed leader Nicolas Maduro as part…
PARIS, France — Some 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will this month stage in Poland the first exercise of a new multinational force in support of Ukraine, London and Paris said on Tuesday. Led by France and the…
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening, particularly in the southwestern city of Taiz, which is being encircled by paramilitary Iran-backed Houthi forces. All roads to the city are now closed due to the fighting…
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing emergency food assistance to more than 400 people who were able to leave the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, during a brief local ceasefire…
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Monday for greater protection for civilians caught in conflict in northern Ethiopia following deadly drone strikes this past weekend. “Reports of attacks on…
SEOUL — North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles, state media reported Tuesday, in the latest display of its weapons capabilities as tensions persist on the Korean peninsula. The Monday launch came a day after…
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Parts of a business jet likely started to break off even before it slammed into the ground and erupted in a ball of flames in South Florida, killing all nine people on board, a federal…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The…
DALLAS — Law enforcement will beef up its presence in a Dallas entertainment district where several deadly shootings occurred over the weekend, federal authorities announced Monday as they joined elected officials…
KYIV— A massive amount of water from unusually heavy rain was flowing through flood-weary parts of the Southwest on Monday, forcing hundreds of evacuations and keeping swift-water rescue teams busy. One person died in…
KYIV— Ukraine on Monday said multiple Russian strikes on a school where humanitarian aid was distributed killed at least 24 people and dashed fragile hopes of "progress toward peace" after a local ceasefire in the south…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Monday chose the backdrop of Washington's Reflecting Pool -- a landmark whose botched renovation symbolized the 80-year-old's chaotic second term -- to try and rally Republicans…
KABUL — Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities voiced concern on Monday over reported plans by Washington to deport scores of Afghan immigrants to Pakistan with the aim of their eventual return to their home country. More…
NEW DELHI — A second cyclone in less than a week headed for India’s eastern coast on Monday, with the storm expected to hit overnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Cyclone Murasu is expected to make…
TOKYO — Japan urged the United States to enforce discipline among its troops after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of drink driving during a curfew in the wake of another serviceman’s arrest on a murder charge, the…
BEIJING — Dozens of robots took on more than 3,000 steps up one of China’s most famous peaks Monday, carrying eggs and watermelons in a race organizers billed as a test of real-world machine endurance. For hundreds of…
TEHRAN — Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic…
WASHINGTON — Democrats launched final get-out-the-vote rallies Monday on the eve of midterm elections, where they expect to win at least partial control of Congress and impose political constraints on President Donald…
KYIV — Russia said its emergency warnings app came under a “massive cyberattack” on Monday, hours after Ukraine reported a hack in an apparent exchange of blows between the foes, as their longest truce came to an end…
CARACAS — At least 19 people were killed in the Venezuelan army’s recent attack on a Colombian guerrilla group’s camp inside Venezuela, an NGO and source close to the operation said Sunday. The FundaRedes NGO — which…
MIRPUR, Bangladesh — Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double current pay, as protests spread across…
MANILA, Philippines — The Nxled Chameleons overcame a second-set hiccup against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17 to remain unscathed in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino…
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Nxled def. Choco Mucho, 3-1 Brooke van Sickle Player of the Game #PVL2026
MANILA, Philippines — Juan Gomez de Liaño delivered big in the second half as Converge shocked Rain or Shine anew, 105-89 to grab a pivotal 2-1 series lead in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup best-of-five quarterfinal…
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala ousted Aussie lucky loser Emerson Jones, 6-4, 6-3, to enter the WTA 250 Hong Kong Open second round at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium Center Court in China Tuesday…
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal University (JRU) booked a quarterfinals ticket iAn the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament after defeating Mapua University, 71-58, on Tuesday night at the Filoil EcoOil Centre…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. Mapúa, 71-58 Lawrence Mangubat Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
SEOUL — The 2027 Asian Cup soccer tournament has been delayed almost a year in the wake of recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, becoming the biggest sports event to be postponed amid the conflict in the Middle East…
MANILA, Philippines — Arellano University secured a quarterfinals spot and improved its chances to earn a twice-to-beat incentive after escaping the first-win-seeking San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 69-61, in the…
DAKAR, Senegal — Riannah Chantelle Coleman experienced difficulty in breathing and had to withdraw from the women’s100 meters breaststroke heats on Tuesday—the second of her three events in the 4th Youth Olympic Games…
Alexander Zverev finally rose to No. 1 in the men's tennis rankings on Monday, a reward for a dominant season during which he shed his reputation as a talented underachiever and became a two-time Grand Slam champion…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Arellano def. San Sebastian, 69-61 T-mc Ongotan Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines — The Galeries Tower Highrisers finally barged into the win column after averting disaster against the Akari Chargers, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 15-25, 15-10, in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL)…
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Galeries Tower def. Akari, 3-2 Erika Deloria Player of the Game #PVL2026
MANILA, Philippines — Following his morale-boosting victory over David Picasso, the future is wide open for undefeated Filipino boxer Carl Jammes Martin. The 27-year-old fighter is eager to continue facing top-ranked…
PHILADELPHIA — At 41 years old and still playing at an elite level, some might say LeBron James is aging like a fine wine. Well, maybe having some wine during Monday's contest helped his game, too. After coming up empty…
SIARGAO, Philippines – Caitlin Simmers and Gabriel Medina claimed the women's and men's titles, respectively, in the first-ever World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour Philippines Pro at Cloud 9 on Tuesday. Simmers…
DENVER — Deni Avdija scored nine of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 118-110 on Monday night, extending their road winning streak to begin the season. Donovan…
SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors center Draymond Green was ejected two minutes into the third quarter against Phoenix on Monday night for consecutive technical fouls. Tempers flared again with 7:26 remaining in the game as…
MANILA, Philippines -- Gilas Pilipinas star Kevin Quiambao posted his season-best 28 points in Goyang Sono's 96-103 defeat to Suwon KT at the Korean Basketball League on Sunday. Quiambao shot 10-of-18 from the field…
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone hopes young big man Kai Sotto will be healthy and ready to go by the time the national team reconvenes on November 20 as the Philippine squad prepares for the fifth…
NEW YORK — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz went on trial Monday on charges that they accepted bribes as they colluded with gamblers who made hundreds of thousands of dollars betting on…
DAKAR, Senegal — Angel Polo put herself in a strong position for a medal in wushu and Riannah Chantelle Coleman bucked hyperventilation to make the women’s 200 meters breastroke final in the 4th Youth Olympic Games on…
BARANGAY Ginebra tries to finish off San Miguel Beer while Rain or Shine is out to regain lost ground as Game 3 of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup quarterfinals resumes Tuesday, this time at the Dasmariñas Arena in…
PHILIPPINE tennis pride Alex Eala rose to a new career-high rank of No. 17 entering the WTA 250 Hong Kong Open. In the latest official rankings on Monday, Eala climbed from No. 19 to 17 with 2,289 total points. Eala…
JOSE Rizal University (JRU) needs to overcome Mapua University in the second round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament to break away from the triple logjam at the top of the Group A standings on Tuesday…
COMING off a nearly two-week break, Nxled looks to stay unscathed as it faces Choco Mucho in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the Araneta Coliseum Tuesday. Whether the Chameleons are well-rested or rusty…
TIM Cone admitted he and his gritty Barangay Ginebra squad are surprised to be up, 2-0 in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup best-of-five quarterfinal series against powerhouse San Miguel Beermen (SMB). The Gin Kings…
FILIPINO wildcards John Mark “Marama” Tokong and Jayuard Alciso gave the home crowd something to cheer about but saw their campaigns come to an end in the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour Philippines Pro at…
LOS ANGELES — Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg poured in 37 points as the Golden State Warriors shrugged off the absence of Stephen Curry to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 124-112, on Sunday (Monday in Manila). Lendeborg, who was…
VALLARTA, Mexico — Andrew Novak saw his six-shot lead cut in half until he ran off three straight birdies on the back nine Sunday (Monday in Manila) that sent him to a 2-under 69 and a five-shot victory in the Mexico…
VIENNA — Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur, 6-1, 6-4, to win the Vienna Open on Sunday and defeat his opponent for the seventh time in as many meetings. Alcaraz has beaten the Australian on…
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Lionel Messi’s late strike catapulted Inter Miami above New England and into second place with a tense 2-1 comeback victory over their MLS Eastern Conference rivals Sunday (Monday in Manila)…
MANILA, Philippines — Celebrity couple Enzo Pineda and Michelle Vito are officially engaged after six years of being together. Michelle announced the milestone on Tuesday, November 3, through a joint Instagram post with…
A deadly spider infestation, an unconventional romance with a wicker husband, and a friendship shaped by artistic ambition are among the stories coming to Philippine cinemas as CreaZion Studios rolls out three…
David Licauco and Ashtine Olviga are bringing their brand of acting to the Filipino adaptation of the hit 2017 Korean series “Fight for My Way.” Working together on the Viva One project for the first time, the actors…
Husband and wife Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera bring a story of love, hope and second chances to life in Quebec, Canada, where their latest headliner, “Remember,” was shot. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, it opens in…
EVEN a damn good actress gets overwhelmed by insecurities and self-doubt. Snooky Serna shared this, holding no punches, when she confessed she underestimated herself for what would have been a landmark role in a TV…
Actors, athletes and content creators make up the eight Kapuso housemates of “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0,” which opened its doors to 16 participants on October 24. Gabbi Garcia returns as one of the main hosts…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has the highest number of companies recognized in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia 2026, with 54 Philippine-certified organizations making the annual list…
“NO one [will] be spared.” That is the vow that Sen. Panfilo Lacson made before the week turned. He was talking about the planned purge of the House-approved 2027 national budget bill filled with “corruption-prone”…
WHEN Southeast Asian leaders meet in Manila this November, they will face a choice. They can repeat calls for peace and stability in the South China Sea, or turn those words into practical cooperation and a push to…
THE most important victory in Muslim Mindanao will come when losing an election no longer becomes a reason to reach for a gun. On Oct. 30, the first elected parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
IN a rare meeting with the media last Thursday, National Grid Corp. of the Philippines hetman Henry “Big Boy” Sy Jr., who chairs NGCP’s parent firm Synergy Grid & Development Philippines Inc., unveiled an interesting…
A GOVERNMENT that needs the Supreme Court to remind it how to count public money has a problem bigger than arithmetic. It has a problem with restraint. And that covers two branches of the Republic: executive and…
MOST of the writings of Gen. Emilio Jacinto that we know of came into the possession of historians Epifanio de los Santos and his son, José P. Santos, but one of his essays fell into the hands of the Spanish authorities…
AS an 11-year-old boy trying to earn my “baon” for school, I worked as an apprentice baker in a relative’s bakeshop located beside our public cemetery. Because of cramped space with two hot earthen ovens, some of us…
IMAGINE bringing a seriously ill parent or child to a government hospital, only to discover that every bed is occupied. You wait in a crowded corridor, surrounded by families facing the same predicament. Doctors and…
A GOOD friend of mine wished to start his own business, and he complained that local officials required him to pay the fees in person or through a representative. Digital payments, such as online banking or GCash, were…
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