Summer beauty
By Zsarlene B. Chua
Reporter
HOT SUMMER days loom which means it’s time to bust out the waterproof makeup and skin care products that can withstand...
Debt yields consolidate
YIELDS on government securities moved sideways in the shortened trading week as the market remained in a “consolidating phase” at the close of the...
Bats give French winegrowers a helping hand in moth war
HUNGRY MOTHS are the bane of French wine growers’ lives due to their ferocious ability to feast on vines, but producers have discovered an...
Fixing Boracay
By Andrew J. Masigan
The environmental problems that beset the crown jewel of Philippine tourism is complex and multi-tiered. A recent audit done by the Department of Environment...
The Crucifixion
By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ has an immediate relevance to present-day Philippines -- the war on drugs, criminality, terrorism, and killings.
Why was Jesus crucified?...
Kim Jong Un: Madman or genius?
By Raul V. Fabella
It’s an Easter miracle! Kim Jung Un’s visit to President Xi Jin Ping and Kim’s pledge to “de-nuclearize” was an Easter treat. It lifted...
Disbursement growth seen accelerating — DBM
DISBURSEMENTS to government agencies accelerated early in the year, providing early warning of ramped-up public spending that will support growth, though the disbursement growth...
Rules clarifying REITs’ VAT status out; public ownership unresolved
THE GOVERNMENT has released three new implementing regulations in connection with the Tax Reform for Acceleration (TRAIN) law, including the tax treatment of properties...
WTO review cites PHL performance on trade, fisheries, MSMEs
THE World Trade Organization (WTO) fifth policy review of the Philippines concluded with members noting the strides the country has made in growing its...
San Miguel now up over Magnolia after taking Game Three
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo
Senior Reporter
THE defending champions San Miguel Beermen are now up 2-1 in their best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup finals series over...
Azkals: Creating history
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo
Senior Reporter
THE PHILIPPINE national men’s football team created history last week when it barged into the AFC Asian Cup for...
Wall, Wizards book spot in playoffs; Heat halted
LOS ANGELES -- John Wall made a successful return with a 15-point and 14-assist performance as the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 107-93,...