Philippines’ overall consumer outlook index

March 26, 2017 | 11:53 pm

CONSUMERS remained optimistic for the third straight quarter in 2017’s first three months, though less so than in 2016’s fourth quarter. Read “Consumers still bullish, though less than last quarter“.

Human Development Index

March 23, 2017 | 11:57 pm

National Government Fiscal perfomance

March 23, 2017 | 11:55 pm

THE GOVERNMENT began the year with a fiscal surplus as revenues grew faster than spending, according to data released yesterday by the Treasury bureau. Read the full story.

Art in the time of selfies

March 23, 2017 | 11:39 pm

By Camille Anne M. Arcilla

This year’s edition of Art Fair Philippines drew about 40,000 visitors to the Makati car park it was held in, which could be a good indication that the art scene is indeed booming in the country. While it is a positive development, some artists and art enthusiasts are skeptical about why the number of art fair attendees is growing every year — they believe that most people attend the art fair (and visit galleries) to scout for potential backdrops for “selfies.”

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Google tools up to fix ads in wrong places

March 23, 2017 | 11:35 pm

LONDON — Google, which has seen a slew of companies withdraw ads after they appeared alongside extremist content, said Tuesday it was introducing new tools to give firms greater control.

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Might of the determined

March 23, 2017 | 11:34 pm

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo

ATHLETIC APPAREL brand Under Armour stages the Philippine leg of its regional fitness challenge, “Test of Will,” this weekend, the second in as many years.

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Depeche Mode return with new album Spirit

March 23, 2017 | 11:33 pm

DEPECHE MODE is back, releasing its 14^th studio album which the British synth-pop musicians describe as “bleak.”

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Kylie Padilla joins Watsons endorsers

March 23, 2017 | 11:33 pm

ASIAN HEALTH and beauty retailer Watsons has announced the inclusion of actress Kylie Padilla into the ranks of Watsons-label brands many endorsers: actor Edu Manzano, actress Lorna Tolentino, actress/host Iya Villania, host Tessa Prieto-Valdez, and singer Christian Bautista.

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Gyllenhaal breathes Life into alien invasion genre

March 23, 2017 | 11:32 pm

LOS ANGELES — Eight decades after Flash Gordon hinted that aliens might not have our best interests at heart, mankind still risks destruction in the movies to make contact with extraterrestrial life.

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Birch Tree challenges as ‘everybody’s milk’

March 23, 2017 | 11:32 pm

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Nanette Franco-Diyco

BIRCH TREE Fortified was recently launched in the huge milk category, where consumers are always on the lookout for more affordable ways to provide nutrition for their families. PC&V Communications, Inc. wisely grabbed the opportunity for Birch Tree to strengthen its equity as “everybody’s milk,” a milk that can cater to more members of the family.

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Drake returns with dancehall beats and big-name guests

March 23, 2017 | 11:32 pm

NEW YORK — Drake, the prolific hip-hop star who was last year’s top-selling artist, has returned with a song collection in which he ventures further into dancehall rhythms and taps fellow big names.

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1966 Pink Floyd recording to be released for first time

March 23, 2017 | 11:31 pm

LONDON — Legendary British rock band Pink Floyd will next month put out a track that has never before been released since it was recorded in 1966, record company Legacy Recordings announced on Monday.

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