‘Brexit’ sends tourists flocking to London to ‘Buy, Buy, Buy’

July 15, 2016 | 12:01 am

By Andrew Roberts, Monami Yui
and Sam Chambers

BY VOTING to leave the European Union (EU), Britons have delivered a potential windfall to tourists eager to snatch up Burberry trenchcoats, Harrods Stilton, and Liberty scarves on the cheap.

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Your Weekend Guide (July 15, 2016)

July 15, 2016 | 12:01 am

EXHIBITS

The Cultural Center of the Philippines presents Myth, a photo exhibition by artists Jippy Pascua and Dennese Victoria, which is on view until Aug. 21 at the Pasilyo Victorio Edades. An installation of photographs, Myth questions how and why the artists have accumulated, kept, and eventually selected the images for the exhibit. On view Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Business Optimism in the second quarter

July 14, 2016 | 10:02 am

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Awareness, trust ratings of President Rodrigo R. Duterte

July 13, 2016 | 10:17 am

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Impact of Brexit on Asia-Pacific economies

July 12, 2016 | 10:11 am

Statistical indicators on Philippine development

July 11, 2016 | 10:00 am

The cost to taxpayers of jail

July 8, 2016 | 2:22 pm

Net satisfaction ratings of Philippine Presidents

July 8, 2016 | 2:21 pm

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When is an artwork like a P1,000 bill? When it has security features.

July 8, 2016 | 12:10 am

By Camille Anne M. Arcilla

In 2004, Hollywood comedian and art enthusiast Steve Martin purchased from the Parisian gallery Cazeau-Béraudière a work by German expressionist painter Heinrich Campendonk — at least he thought it was a work by German expressionist painter Heinrich Campendonk. Mr. Martin, according to The Guardian, is the victim of the largest known art scam in German history, losing €700,000, or $850,000. The fake painting was said to have been authenticated by an unidentified expert prior to its purchase.

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For the boys

July 8, 2016 | 12:06 am

IN REACTION to the fast-growing men’s grooming market, Watsons Philippines is now dedicating a section its personal care stores — called “Mandated” — to products targeted at male clients including deodorants, shaving items, etc.

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Keeping divers safe: New hyperbaric chamber to boost Davao tourism

July 8, 2016 | 12:04 am

By Carmencita A. Carillo, Correspondent

DAVAO CITY — The setting up of a hyperbaric chamber in the city, the first in Mindanao, is expected to boost Davao City’s bid to become a diving destination not only for domestic but also for foreign tourists.

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Inauguration Day made more memorable

July 8, 2016 | 12:04 am

Ads & Ends
Nanette Franco-Diyco

THE EXTENSIVE COVERAGE of the inauguration of President Duterte in Malacañang, which segued to that of Vice-President Robredo’s at the Quezon City Reception House, by the TV networks, particularly by CNN Philippines and ANC, was laudable. One could have tuned in a few hours late but still manage to catch the full excitement of the historical event.

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