Gov’t’s countryside focus brings optimism for rural lenders

The government's move to focus on provinces is expected to help rural banks boost productivity of farmers. (AFP) by Imee Charlee C. Delavin, Reporter The Duterte...

Indie artists try to benefit from Spotify while keeping day jobs

by Julianne S. Ruizol It’s not easy being an independent Filipino musical artist. Most of the time fellow musicians, fans, and listeners argue about the intricacies...

BPOs seek to expand, create more jobs in provinces

by Raynan F. Javil The Duterte administration has promised to decongest “Imperial Manila” and reduce its prominence in the country’s national life. In so doing, the...

Car program hopes to spur local spare parts sector

by Roy Stephen C. Canivel The Philippines’ car industry remains in a sweet spot. Apart from sales rising yearly, the sector also recently received government support...

So many drunk drivers, so few breathalyzers

By Dinna Louise C. Dayao One day in December 2015, Dr. Carol Araullo was riding a pick-up that was cruising on Commonwealth Avenue. Suddenly, a...

Nido tops YouTube Ad Leaderboard

By Zsarlene B. Chua, Reporter Children’s milk brand Nido has topped the YouTube Philippine’s Ad Leaderboard for the first half of 2016 with its animated...

Tagbilaran: more than Bohol’s gateway

By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman, Reporter MOST PEOPLE just pass through Tagbilaran City, Bohol’s capital, on their way to Panglao Island and its beaches,...

Bourne-again Matt Damon returns as spy of few words

LOS ANGELES — In the rarefied world of international espionage, where discretion is considered the better part of valor, no one expects you to...

Height study charts global health

LONDON -- South Korean women and Iranian men are significantly taller than they were 100 years ago but Americans have barely grown, according to...

Bench trumpets ‘Let’s Unite!’

Ads & Ends Nanette Franco-Diyco THE GUADALUPE BRIDGE area has long been identified with Bench’s humongous celebrity-laden billboards. Going to and from Makati, your eyes are...

The Mind Museum brings extinct dinos to life

By Camille Anne M. Arcilla Exhibit Dino Play: Explore the Mind-blowing World of Dinosaurs! Ongoing until Sept. 30 The Mind Museum, J. Y. Campos Park, 3rd Ave., Taguig, Metro Manila DINOSAURS...

Want a manicure, barbecue, or fruit shake? Head out to Davao City’s Roxas night...

By Maya M. Padillo, Correspondent DAVAO CITY — Sidewalk and ambulant vendors who were affected by the city government’s move three years ago to reclaim...