Poor Filipinos have 9-11 victim to thank for homes
A street sign in Manila shows an American businesswoman and September 11 victim smiling down on a community whose transformation would have warmed her heart: children frolicking on tidy brick
Thai FM plans first foreign trip ‘alphabetically’
Thailand's new foreign minister unveiled plans for his first overseas visits on Friday and said he had decided to arrange the tour schedule in alphabetical order.
‘Mina’ death toll up to 33—NDRRMC
The death roll toll from Typhoon “Mina” (International codename: Nanmadol) rose to 33, the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Friday.
Local stock market bucks global timidity
MANILA, Philippines—The local stock market fared well on Friday even as global investor sentiment turned more cautious given lingering US economic woes and the US crackdown against investment banking giant
Roxas Blvd., other streets closed Sunday for ‘Alay Lakad’
MANILA, Philippines – Roxas Boulevard and at least three other streets leading to it or from it will be closed Sunday morning to give way to the Manila District Traffic
Charges readied vs PNP men, suppliers in LAV repair case
MANILA, Philippines – Charges are being readied against more than 30 police officials and suppliers allegedly involved in the overpriced repair and refurbishing of V-150 light armored vehicles, Local Government
MILF still evaluating gov’t counter-proposal
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines –iThe leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is assessing the government’s offer of enhanced autonomy in what is currently the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and
Former anti-graft commissioner is new LTFRB head
MANILA, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas” has named the former commissioner of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission as the new chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
Microsoft faces suit over trackers in Windows 7 smartphones
Microsoft on Thursday was in the crosshairs of a lawsuit charging that smartphones powered by Windows 7 software noted the whereabouts of users even if they didn't want to be
Aquino to meet Chinese businessmen, local execs
BEIJING, China – After his successful meeting with China’s political leaders, President Benigno Aquino III is scheduled to speak before the Philippines-Eastern China Business Forum in a bid to encourage
12% VAT to be implemented on Oct. 1 — TRB
MANILA, Philippines — The implementation of the 12 percent value added tax (VAT) on toll fees will be enforced on October 1unless the Bureau of Internal Revenue, which issues the
Bishops hail UN decision to junk Philippine population plan
Two Catholic bishops on Thursday welcomed the news that the United Nations (UN) was ditching its $1–million birth control program in the Philippines next year, saying that it only showed
Deployment of maids to ME seen to go down
The recruitment industry expects a huge decline in the number of Filipino domestic workers being deployed to the Middle East with the likely approval of a resolution that would make
Well-rested San Beda Red Lions face EAC Generals Friday
San Beda hopes to come out strong after what its coach said was a much-needed layoff when the defending champion Red Lions tangle with the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals Friday
Sony to release tablet computer this month
TOKYO—Sony’s first tablet computer will hit the Japanese market on September 17 as the company looks to take on Apple’s popular iPad, the electronics giant said Thursday. The Sony Tablet
BMW recalls 360,000 cars
FRANKFURT—Luxury German car manufacturer BMW has been forced to recall some 360,000 cars, a spokesman told AFP on Thursday, after tests revealed two separate faults on its vehicles. BMW recalled
La Salle fighters headline URCC tilt
Collegiate fighters get the chance to test their skills when they see action in the Colt 45-Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) University Challenge 2011 on September 9 at One Esplanade
No training break for fiery Juan Manuel Marquez
Jogging and stretching were Juan Manuel Marquez’s antidote to jet lag.
Winning start for Jeson Patrombon in Mexico
Filipino Davis Cupper Jeson Patrombon eliminated Mexican Eduardo Peralta-Tello, 6-3, 6-3, Wednesday in the first round of the Mexico F10 Futures tournament in Zacatecas. Patrombon, now ranked 1,186th in the
Tim Cone leaves Alaska Aces; Joel Banal takes over as coach
Tim Cone didn’t just wake up one morning and realized he doesn’t want to coach the Alaska Aces anymore.
Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street rise
HONG KONG—Asian markets mostly rose on Thursday, extending a recent rally, following another day of gains on Wall Street thanks to better-than-expected US manufacturing data. The rises, which follow one
IATA says July air traffic up but warns of gloomy outlook
GENEVA—Air passenger traffic rose by 5.9 percent in July on a 12-month basis, but the cloudy economic outlook and high fuel prices could lead to weak growth in 2011, industry
Taiwan’s HTC unveils 4G tablet
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s leading smartphone maker HTC unveiled its first tablet device with 4G telecommunications technology on Thursday. Fourth generation – 4G – technology provides high-speed broadband wireless services and higher-quality image
Karylle not admitting Yael visits
Karylle Tatlonghari has remained tightlipped about her relationship with Yael Yuzon, frontman of the band Spongecola, who has reportedly come here three times to visit her.
Cheer Factor: Two for Tokyo
This year’s Cinemalaya best picture winners, Jeffrey Jeturian’s “Bisperas” (Directors’ Showcase) and Marlon Rivera’s “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” (New Breed) have been invited to the 24th Tokyo International Film
Filipinos to Busan film academy
Two Filipino filmmakers made the list of fellows in the Asian Film Academy (AFA), which coincides with the Busan festival in October. Chad Angelic Cabigon and Ian Dean Loreños will
‘It should work like an insect bite’
It might not curb violence against media in the country, but veteran impersonator and political satirist Willie Nepomuceno hoped his show, “Stop in the Name of Laugh: Media Aid for
Facebook to allow further music integration
Facebook is preparing to bolster the programming tools it offers to licensed music services like Rhapsody, Spotify, MOG and Rdio to make it easier for users of the social network
Marc Anthony: Split not ‘sensationalistic’
Marc Anthony is setting the record straight on his breakup from Jennifer Lopez in an upcoming exclusive interview with ABC.
Apple suppliers under fire for pollution in China
BEIJING – Chinese suppliers for US computer giant Apple are releasing highly toxic substances into the environment, causing health problems for local residents, a campaign group in China has said.
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