Economic freedom ratings of select Asia-Pacific economies

September 20, 2016 | 10:29 am

Overseas Filipinos’ cash remittances

September 19, 2016 | 9:54 am

Total approved foreign direct investments in the Philippines

September 16, 2016 | 2:51 pm

FOREIGN INTEREST in manufacturing, construction and business process outsourcing (BPO) fuelled a double-digit increase in investment pledges in the second quarter of the year. Read the full story.

The blurry drunk driving situation

September 16, 2016 | 12:10 am

By Dinna Louise C. Dayao

The extraordinary thing about Republic Act No. 10586 or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 is that it was enacted despite the lack of coherent data on drunk driving in the country.

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Bridget Jones is back, this time facing motherhood

September 16, 2016 | 12:05 am

LONDON — Oscar winner Renee Zellweger puts on her British accent again to play bumbling Londoner Bridget Jones in the third installment of the film franchise, with the much-loved character, now in her 40s, single again but unexpectedly pregnant.

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One in 10 Filipinos are infertile — survey

September 16, 2016 | 12:03 am

By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman

Despite having a booming population of more than 100 million, the Philippines still has problems when in comes to infertility: one in 10 Filipinos suffers from it.

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Blair Witch sequel hopes to conjure success of original

September 16, 2016 | 12:03 am

LOS ANGELES — Shot on a shoestring with cheap video cameras and unknown actors, The Blair Witch Project established the “found-footage” sub-genre, redefining horror and breathing new life into indie filmmaking.

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Harry Potter grows up

September 16, 2016 | 12:02 am

MOVIE REVIEW
Imperium
Written and directed by Daniel Ragussis

by Richard Roeper

If ever there were an inkling Daniel Radcliffe might fall victim to “Harry Potter and the Curse of the Post-Blockbuster Franchise Career,” said inkling never had a chance.

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Sexploits of Diego the Tortoise save Galapagos species

September 16, 2016 | 12:02 am

PUERTO AYORA, ECUADOR — He’s over 100 years old, but his sex life is the stuff of legend. Diego the Tortoise is quite the ladies’ man, and his exploits have helped save his species from extinction.

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Why QC wants to be like SG

September 16, 2016 | 12:02 am

By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman

WHILE QUEZON CITY lacks the natural resources for sightseeing or trekking, it does offers eight man-made activities for city dwellers. Its new tourism campaign, “Quezon City Welcomes You!,” not only pertains to its iconic landmark, the Mabuhay — or “Welcome” — Rotunda which signifies one is leaving Manila and entering Quezon City, in this case “welcome” is an acronym for “Walk, enjoy, learn, celebrate, overnight, meditate, eat, and shop,” which are the things one can do when in the city.

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