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!’
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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...