Just strings attached: Taiwanese fined for “lewd” swimsuit in Boracay
Authorities in Boracay on Thursday reported that it fined a Taiwanese tourist P2,500 for wearing a bikini that was “literally just a string” which immediately…
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Assassin stabs Indon security minister
Wiranto — who police have said was one of several targets in a failed assassination plot earlier this year — was later rushed by helicopter to the capital…
Prague, Beijing sever deal over Taiwan row
The Chinese embassy in Prague said on Facebook Wednesday that respecting the One-China policy was crucial to China’s cooperation with other countries.…
Ecuador suspends oil delivery amid protests
Wednesday’s shutdown accounts for 68 percent of its oil output, the ministry said, adding that the protests had cost $12.8 million in lost production to date.…
Unions laud SC decision on nurses’ pay
According to the labor groups, the ruling is a corrective measure that will give initial justice to nurses in the public sector. #nursepay
BoC tests WCO Cargo Targeting System
The cargo information from foreign carriers (sea vessels and aircraft) or their authorized agents will also be used for risk assessment, anti-terrorism, law…
Lakers-Nets game pushing through
Crews also tore down giant promotional banners showing James and other evidence of the match throughout Shanghai as Chinese netizens called for the games to be…
Hundreds of foreigners arrested for investment fraud
Fortunato Manahan Jr., BI Intelligence Division chief, said the foreigners are involved in an illegal operation similar to the local budol-budol modus.…
Road tax can fund PUV modernization program
These modern jeepneys have been plying Iloilo’s streets since last year.
Apple pulls Hong Kong app used by protesters after China warning
Apple on Thursday removed a Hong Kong map application used by protesters following a warning by Beijing, the developer said.
AirAsia PH sees P29-B revenue in 2019
An official of AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday said the carrier sees 2019 as its banner year.
WB: PHL to miss growth target
Although the government committed with a catch-up plan on its spending to lift local output, gross domestic product (GDP) growth is seen to settle at a sub-6…
Suicides kill more people than natural calamities
Suicides due to mental disorders take more lives every year than terrorism or natural calamities.
Germany shooting was live on Twitch for 35 minutes
An anti-Semitic attack that killed at least two people in the German city of Halle Wednesday was streamed live for 35 minutes, and eventually seen by some…
Streamlined gov’t services lifts Phl WGI rank
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on Wednesday announced that better delivery of government services was the primary driver in the Philippines…
Streamlined gov’t services lifts Phl WGI rank
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on Wednesday announced that better delivery of government services was the primary driver in the Philippines…
Rice tariff hike impending gov’t confirmation
The imposition of safeguard duty is one of the measures the DA is banking on to stabilize the supply and price of rice
DoF, BSP eye lifting deposit secrecy provisions
Lifting the secrecy provisions are “crucial and indispensable” to the proposed amnesty for tax delinquents and should also bring significant benefits to the…
MRC Allied opens new Luzon solar plant
MRC Allied Inc. on Wednesday inaugurated its 550-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Northern Luzon.
Startups make case for Baguio’s rise as hub
When one thinks of Baguio, three things usually come to mind: breezy weather, breathtaking mountain views, and the best produce. But in recent years, startups…