Asian development outlook 2016 update

September 29, 2016 | 10:12 am

Global competitiveness report 2016-2017 emerging and developing Asia

September 28, 2016 | 10:21 am

THE PHILIPPINES has fallen behind in the annual competitiveness ranking of the World Economic Forum, marking its first step back in a decade. Read the full story.

Peso-dollar exchange rates

September 27, 2016 | 10:12 am

THE PESO yesterday sank to its weakest level against the dollar in more than seven years, dragged partly by political concerns at home, prompting central bank and other state economic officials to assure that the country has enough buffers to temper sharp movements. Read the full story.

Which Asia-Pacific cities are most sustainable?

September 26, 2016 | 9:50 am

Bank loans to real estate sector

September 26, 2016 | 9:50 am

BANKS handed out more loans to the real estate sector as of June from a year ago as credits for both housing and commercial property rose by a fifth, according to data the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released last weekend. Read the full story.

‘Imperial’ Metro Manila thrives on local revenue

September 23, 2016 | 1:35 pm

Insurance firm taps James Reid to persuade millennials to invest

September 23, 2016 | 12:04 am

THE PHILIPPINE BRANCH of Canadian insurance company and financial services provider, Manulife, has formally welcomed actor/singer James Reid as the newest addition to its stable of endorsers under the “Start your Story” campaign.

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Lola Basyang reminds us of our values

September 23, 2016 | 12:04 am

By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman

Theater
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Presented by PETA
Sept. 27 to 29
Star Theater, Star City, CCP Complex,
Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

IT HAS BEEN STAGED here and abroad perhaps a thousand times over the last 11 years — its production team has lost count — Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang has an appeal that never grows old.

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Ride-hailing firm Grab pulls gory Indonesia ad

September 23, 2016 | 12:03 am

JAKARTA — Ride-hailing start-up Grab has withdrawn an advertisement in Indonesia after the video’s portrayal of a woman covered in blood sparked an online furore and drew comparisons with a zombie movie.

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High strung

September 23, 2016 | 12:03 am

By Noel Vera

Movie Review
Kubo and the Two Strings
Directed by Travis Knight

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Funny face

September 23, 2016 | 12:02 am

HERE is an easy and wacky way to reduce wrinkles and double chin: puff your cheeks several times or pout your lips and kiss an imaginary lover. These and more are some of the facial exercises in “funny face yoga,” or the art of face contortion.

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A wake up call before Christmas

September 23, 2016 | 12:02 am

Ads & Ends
Nanette Franco-Diyco

AS I WAS monitoring the local channels’ morning shows for possible launches of new commercials last Tuesday, I happily caught what I’m sure must be the networks’ first Christmas show for the year. ABS-CBN’s Channel 2 regular morning show, Magandang Buhay, featured the Christmas songs written, composed, and sung over the years by Jose Mari Chan.

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