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DOF explains gyrations in world crude oil prices
UNCERTAINTIES in the global economy arising from the trade war between the United States and China, among others, have led to the volatility in world crude oil prices, the Department of Finance (DOF) has...
PHL bans birds, game fowl from California
To protect the local poultry sector, the Philippines has closed its borders to domestic and wild birds, including game fowl, coming from California, following the detection of a dreadful avian disease in that US...
‘Noche Buena’ fare could be hit by price hikes of P55
EXPECT price hikes of up to P55 in Noche Buena products this year, as the accelerating inflation could have taken a toll on Christmas food items, according to a consumer group.
In a statement, Laban...
Pinoys want to protect seas but don’t know how
THE majority of Filipinos are willing to cooperate with the government to protect the country’s...
Cabinet wants NFA stripped of regulatory functions
THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) confirmed that the Economic Development Cluster (EDC) wants...
‘Trabaho’ bill hangs till jobs data finished; TRAIN review set
UNTIL the study on its labor impact is completed, all discussions about the next-round reforms...
Angel Locsin is now a bag designer
Throughout its 130 years of global existence, Avon has always been synonymous with female empowerment, entrepreneurship and optimism for women.
Good nutrition starts now
Mondelez Philippines, the snacking company behind Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise and Cheez Whiz spread to name a few, aims to help develop students' well-being through its Joy Schools Program.
What is co-branding?
If there’s one sweeping change in entrepreneurship today, it is the synergy among business organizations to come up with collaborations and partnerships to cater their clientele better.
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United we stand
SINGAPORE—The last two decades have been challenging to the global markets but 10 economies of...
Savoy Hotel Boracay Newcoast
Nothing beats a perfect getaway in this beautiful island of Boracay. Filipinos and foreign travelers...
How a third-generation family is taking their business to new heights
While the economy is dominated by family businesses, many tend to be short-lived. Few even...
East Asia and Pacific, including PHL, among best performers in shared prosperity–WB
THE East Asia and Pacific region, which includes the Philippines, was one of the best...
Dengvaxia libel case: Ubial, DOH execs win this round against Garin
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday junked the libel complaints filed by former Health...
‘Assassin’ bungles attempt to shoot CamSur lawmaker
The police claimed it has arrested a suspect who allegedly made an attempt on the...
Northern Mindanao wage board okays P27 to P35 pay hike effective November 1
Minimum-wage earners in Northern Mindanao will finally get another round of wage increase next month.
The National...
TRAIN law’s second package won’t lower inflation, labor groups say
Labor groups on Wednesday said that President Duterte’s order to defer the collection of the...
E-tricycle donation to benefit Boracay tribal group – DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) will donate 200 electric tricycles (e-trikes) units that will provide...
Presidential daughter ends speculation on Senate run, files for reelection as Davao City mayor
DAVAO CITY – This city’s mayor, Sara Duterte-Carpio, ended speculation on a likely run for...
Residents themselves monitor progress of infrastructure projects in Tawi-tawi
DAVAO CITY - Residents in the island province of Tawi-Tawi in southwest Mindanao are keeping...
Govt probes irregularities in Boracay workers’ fund
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said authorities are now investigating possible cases of...
Environment police present at Boracay reopening dry run
SOME 30 environment law enforcers will be deployed by the government on Boracay Island to...
PCC fines Grab, Uber P16 million for merger violations
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has penalized Grab and Uber P16 million for violating two...
PNOC-EC Board okays plan to import ‘cheaper’ diesel fuel
The Philippine National Oil Co.-Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC) Board has approved a plan on Wednesday to...
Avida launches 2nd P7.4-billion project in Mandaluyong
AVIDA Land Corp., the mid-range brand of property developer Ayala Land Inc., on Wednesday said...
PAL to mount direct flights to New York starting Oct. 29
FOUR-STAR carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will mark another milestone in aviation history as the first...
DOF: ‘Trabaho’ bill to spawn 1.4 million jobs from 2021 to 2029
The Department of Finance (DOF) expects the creation of around 1.4 million jobs between 2021...
‘Entreprenerd’ brings virtual reality tool to Pinoy learners
This “entreprenerd” is setting a new trend in classrooms, museums and training programs where one...
Asian cities challenge American dominance in venture capital
The US is losing its edge as the world’s foremost destination for venture capital investment, a new...
After more than 6 decades, Rex Book Store continues to flourish in a competitive business landscape
In 1955 Jovita Buhain’s Rex Book Store, which was then engaged in the importation, distribution...
Joeben Tai: Manila’s rising condo and real-estate ‘taipan’
His fascination with city skyscrapers was the force-at-play for Joeben Tai to venture into the country’s...
The $12-billion hotpot fortune cooked up by a Chinese foursome
China’s passion for spicy hotpot has served up four new mega-rich entrepreneurs.
Haidilao International Holding Ltd....
Pence’s China speech seen as portent of ‘new Cold War
BEIJING—Vice President Mike Pence’s accusations in a stinging speech last Thursday warning of a tougher...
Virtus Awards Celebrates the Best and Brightest in Hotel Sales
The quest for excellence, creativity and innovation among the Hospitality Sales and Marketing professionals continues....
Top sales and marketing professionals in the hospitality industry share success stories at Virtus
Christine Ann Ibarreta, president of the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines, wanted 10...
Flashback: The Anita Hill hearings compared to today
By Mikayla Bouchard & Marisa Schwartz Taylor | New York Times News Service
As nominees to...
Rabies-free Philippines by 2020
The pet industry in the Philippines is considerably growing, as more and more Filipinos today...
4 ways busy people sabotage themselves
YOU’VE left an important task undone for weeks. It’s hanging over you, causing daily anxiety....
You have to stop canceling and rescheduling things. Really.
By Whitney Johnson
Why do any of us say we will do things and then fail...
Is office politics a white man’s game?
By Michelle King, David Denyer & Emma Parry
Love it or hate it, office politics is...
How to talk to a grieving customer
By Megan Devine
When Matt drowned in a fast-moving river, it fell to me to cancel...
If You Position Products as a Set, People Are More Likely to Buy Them All
Just how far are people willing to go to achieve “completeness”? Recent research I conducted...
China may have accrued $5.8 trillion in hidden debt with ‘titanic’ risks
China’s local governments may have accumulated 40 trillion yuan ($5.8 trillion) of off-balance sheet debt,...
North and South Korea to break ground on inter-Korean railroad
SEOUL, South Korea—North and South Korea continued their push for peace on Monday with high-level...
Veiled Saudi threat boosts oil prices already moving toward $100 a barrel
The global oil market that’s already being squeezed by US sanctions on Iran is now...
Round of talks ends sans Brexit pact ahead of summit
BRUSSELS—A flurry of talks between Britain and the European Union ended on Sunday without a...
Prospect of Trump-Xi meeting seen easing trade war tensions
BEIJING—With China and the United States opening the door to a meeting next month between...
UAAP report card
SEASON 81 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has just finished its...
Bayron grabs lead
JAY BAYRON kept his hot irons and putting going, producing a six-under 66 and staying...
Will he or won’t he?
AS the A-League begins its 14th season, the biggest question in Australia seems to be:...
Falcons get bearing back
ADAMSON University pounced on National University (NU), 69-58, to regain a share of the lead...
So who’s in this season?
OPENING night last year delivered a good forecast of how the National Basketball Association (NBA)...
Austria spearheads lomography exhibit
THE Embassy of Austria in Manila, in partnership with Lomography, SOS Children’s Villages Philippines, Sunny16...
Government seeks deeper engagement with EU, member-states
Outgoing Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano in the past week underscored the need...
India keen on interagency news engagement
THE Embassy of India in Manila is interested to facilitate a tie-up between its country’s...
PHL, Spain to hold academic, scientific, cultural exchanges
MADRID—Ambassador of the Philippines to Spain Philippe J. Lhuillier and Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)...
Awarding of foreign-backed transpo projects
Undersecretary for Administration and Finance Garry V. de Guzman (left) formalizes the Department of Transportation’s...
‘Mission: PHL’ opens embassy nominations for Project of the Year
THE BusinessMirror is enjoining all embassies, consulates, as well as economic and cultural offices to...
Diplomatic, expat community; govt agencies show enthusiastic support for ‘Mission: PHL’
AMBASSADORS and representatives of the nation’s diplomatic circle, including executives and officials of government agencies,...
Neda in ‘Mission: PHL’
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia (seated, right) and BusinessMirror Publisher T. Anthony C. Cabangon (seated, left)...
Neglected tropical diseases, HIV remain silent killers in PHL
THERE are worse things than death: the slow and torturous path to the end of...
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Are we there yet?
As the fourth industrial revolution sweeps the West, pundits are antsy. Many are also worried...
Industrial cybersecurity in the Internet age: Lessons and opportunities
SOCHI, Russia—Mouse: the one thing feared by elephants and the world’s largest companies today. Just...
Global financial crisis 10 years after: PHL learned lessons well
ONE word made nil the nesting egg of Wilson Ramirez, one of many Filipino and...
The inflation train: Are policy-makers all on board?
EVERY scoop of rice that canteen owner Lolit Gogolin puts on a customer’s plate is getting costlier as inflationary pressures increase every day.
‘Lakbayan’: An unusual, gripping travelogue in Busan
THE people in Busan were all keyed up to watch the opening film, Beautiful Days....
Diary of a mom with no limits: A ‘Walkthrough,’ coolness and Meagan’s cheesecake
WHEN I started to write my blog, I would have selected entries called “Whole Week.” ...
GMA News and Public Affairs Head Marissa Flores honored at UP CMC’s 1st Glory Awards
FOR her work in the field of broadcast journalism, GMA Senior Vice President for News...
How to check what Facebook hackers accessed in your account
NEW YORK—Could hackers have been able to see the last person you cyberstalked, or that...
National Museum mounts exhibit of Doloricon prints
THE National Museum presents in Vigan, starting Thursday (October 18), an exhibit of works by...
Dream come true for Franco and Ayen Laurel
WELL-LOVED couple Franco and Ayen Laurel will headline a special concert, billed as Kitang Dalawa...
For Dominic Roco, acting is life
IN JP Habac’s I’m Drunk, I Love You, Dominic Roco played the gay best friend...
‘House With a Clock in Its Walls’ ticks to No. 1 in theaters
By Jake Coyle | The Associated Press
NEW YORK—The gothic family fantasy The House With a...
When art and music share the spotlight
TRAGEDY can sometimes lead to rebirth. In 2000 the then 28-year-old Maningning Miclat jumped to her death from the seventh floor of a building in Far Eastern University (FEU), where she worked as a professor.
Gwen Zamora comes out of her cocoon
ONE doesn’t go to see Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral expecting the fire and bull-headedness of...
Photo exhibit documents revival of Polish Jewish life
By Vanessa Gera | The Associated Press
WARSAW, Poland—American photographer Chuck Fishman was just 21 when...
Huge sea-life sculptures made from ocean’s plastic trash
By Janet McConnaughey | The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS—Huge sculptures of sea life are dotted about...
Silly old bear: Exhibition explores world of Winnie-the-Pooh
By Kate Brumback | The Associated Press
ATLANTA—A new exhibition in Atlanta celebrates Winnie-the-Pooh, wandering through...
22 world records set at Christie’s Rockefeller auction
By Verena Dobnik | Associated Press
NEW YORK—Twenty-two world records have been set at a Christie’s...
Modesto finds his ‘Bliss’
THE dictionary defines “bliss” as joy, contentment and is generally associated with peace of mind and...
Bots of the Internet, reveal yourselves!
Robert M. Hertzberg’s hatred of bots is personal.
Hertzberg is a state senator from California and...
Kaseya offers new backup solution for local SMBs
MULTINATIONAL Kaseya has launched its integrated backup system to help various industries in the Philippines...
The future of history
WHEN Heneral Luna came out in 2015, I honestly didn’t expect much. Our historic excursions...
Google brings camera twists, bigger screens to Pixel phones
NEW YORK—Google’s new Pixel phones mirror an industry trend toward lusher, bigger screens and add...
Asian stars meet with Filipino fans
THESE days, it’s not impossible to see our favorite foreign stars visiting the Philippines. Sometimes,...
A restaurant, a bar and a café…all teeming with character (literally!)
Hotel Celeste, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, spills over the vibrant and elegant...
Dishes That Feed More: Restaurants Against Hunger
The business of restaurants, including the coverage of it, the food scene, etc., can be...
Pan-fried cashew-crusted tilapia fillet and asparagus spears with honey mustard sauce
Ingredients:
300g tilapia fillet (or any choice of fish fillet)
oil
panko bread crumbs
cashew nuts, crushed
fresh parsley, chopped
2...
Chocolate sans rival
Ingredients:
Meringue Layers
10 pcs large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/3...
Easy blini with red caviar
Ingredients:
For the pancakes
2 pcs large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups warm fresh...
NG, Unicef launch ‘Situational Analysis of Children in PHL’
OVER the past decades, the Philippines has made significant strides toward realizing child rights, especially...
iAcademy to offer B.S. Cloud Computing next school year
THE recent cyber attacks reported worldwide have convinced the local academe and the private sector...
Davao gets P150-M China education aid
DAVAO CITY—The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines donated P150 million for the construction of 13...
Muntinlupa extends P5-million scholarship fund for Marawi students
MUNTINLUPA City has extended a P5-million scholarship fund to support the Marawi siege victims. This...
Edukasyon.ph, DLSU launch online scholarship program
EDUCATION tech start-up Edukasyon.ph and De La Salle University (DLSU) Science Foundation recently launched Project Layag,...
Govt taps Maynilad for Marawi water rehab
THE government has brought in Maynilad Water Services Inc. to boost the Marawi rehabilitation effort.
In a...
Kalibo town enhances anti-plastic ordinance
KALIBO, Aklan—The Sangguniang Bayan of Kalibo is currently drafting a legislation that enhances its plastic...
Climate change undermining global efforts to eradicate hunger
UNITED NATIONS—The United Nations warned last month that the accelerating impacts of climate change—”already clearly...
Manila Water ramps up programs on used-water management
MANILA Water consistently intensifies its campaign toward proper wastewater management in Metro Manila’s East Zone through...
Most natural disasters caused by man’s abuse of environment
BANGKOK, Thailand—Contrary to what most government agencies would like people to believe, natural disasters are...
New species of land snail, micro mollusk found in Cebu
The tiniest snail in the world might be in the mountains of Argao, Cebu. This...
Philippines participates in 4th illegal wildlife trade meet in U.K.
The United Kingdom government, through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for International Development and...
PCAARRD funds project to survey vulnerable ecosystems in Eastern Visayas
PALO, Leyte—The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) in Eastern Visayas Campus emphasized the importance of...
Saving endangered species through social marketing
MEET “Barry,” “Pawi” and “Debbie.” They are the three mascots representing the flagship species of the...
Seed sources for ‘tamayuan’ tree to be put up to boost greening
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will put up seed sources for the tamayuan...
Jesus asks for self-surrender
The gospel of today’s Mass tells us how, as Jesus was leaving the city, a...
Pope Francis calls for a youth synod ‘anointed by hope’
VATICAN—Pope Francis began the synod on young people on October 3 with a homily calling...
Our Lady of the Rosary
First of two parts
Saint Pope Pius V declared October 7 as the Feast of Our...
Divorce is contrary to God’s plan
The gospel of today’s Mass shows us Jesus teaching the multitudes that had come from...
Interfaith women’s forum: How are PHL children?
The high incidence of poverty in the Philippines causes many problems, with the children suffering...
To exfoliate or not to exfoliate: Are you overwashing your face?
Face cleansing used to be the most boring part of a skin-care regimen. Want bells...
PHL to host Asean science ministers meeting
Science ministers of Asean member-states and other key leaders in the region are set to...
DOST’s 1st Bantog Awards recognize science journalists
The winners in the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) first Bantog Awards pose with...
PHILAAST awards 6 scientists
Six Filipino scientists in different fields were awarded for their dedication to the service for...
When earthquakes liquefy soil, devastation can follow
Liquefaction, which Indonesian officials said last Monday had destroyed several thousand homes in and around...
Meanderings of a business and thin spaces traveler
Part One
SEPTEMBER is an epic time for business travel for me and, over a span...
Mindanao’s northern lights
DON’T let embassy travel advisories and unsavory news stories about Mindanao deprive you the opportunity...
A view to a thrill
Story & Photos by Bernard L. Supetran
SEASONED travelers, almost always, would look for three things...
A ‘baluarte’ of culture and environment
THIS month wraps up a nostalgic visit for me in paradise, Sumilon. Very few could...
Sandbox raises the bar with two new attractions
Story & photos by Randy S. Peregrino
SURROUNDED by Pampanga’s vast plains and mountain ranges is...
Creating a common ground for the future of work
CONTINUING my series in future-proofing the real-estate industry, I spoke to tech visionary Enrique Gonzalez...
Grand Central Park welcomes Grand Hyatt Manila Residences
PRIME real-estate developer Federal Land Inc. forges ahead in realizing its master-planned, New York-inspired community...
Home of the POTUS
IT was 226 years ago when the White House became the official residence and workplace...
Five things to consider when looking for a new home
One of the biggest investments you can make is buying a new home. More than...
The Rise of Arcovia City
Artists visualize their ideas before bringing their masterpieces to fruition. Engineers and architects take careful...
Once Upon A Time, A Diamond Hotel Halloween Event
In a land of princesses, villains, elves, dragons, and where heroes save the day, you...
A toast to forever at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
Begin the next chapter of your life by celebrating the most memorable day with Marco...
Top sales and marketing professionals in the hotel and tourism industry to be honored at 2018 Virtus Awards
"To be the biggest and most prestigious awards event of the Philippines hotel sales and...
Metro Manila forum bares tourism challenges, solutions
Recently, the Department of Tourism highlighted the importance of community engagement in its push for...
‘Charming Beijing’ Bridges Manila and Beijing through Tourism
On September 21, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development successfully brought once more the...
Isuzu Gencars launches modern jeepney as it celebrates 40th anniversary
Isuzu Gencars celebrates its 40th anniversary with another achievement to be proud of. Last June...
Gencars a reliable partner of Isuzu through the years
The establishment of Gencars Inc. came about in the late 1970s. It was one of...
5-Star Service Division upgrades skills
Isuzu Gencars Service Division promises to hold on to its name as a 5-Star Service...
Pioneers recall how it was in the early days of Gencars
A company’s stability relies on the quality of people it keeps. On its 40th year,...
Isuzu Gencars holds unique distinction as provider of Popemobile
In January 2015, Isuzu Gencars became part of the historic visit of His Holiness Pope...
World’s oldest barber is 107 and still cutting hair full time
NEW WINDSOR, New York—Anthony Mancinelli shook out a barber towel and welcomed the next customer...
William Baker, who righted a US Army wrong from 1906, dies at 86
IN the late-1930s, in rural Georgia, a former slave told his grandson a story about...
Iloilo City elderly get own ambulance
ILOILO CITY—Senior citizens in this city have expressed appreciation over the move of the local...
Soccsksargen bags 5 DSWD ‘Bayani Ka! Awards’ in 2018
COTABATO CITY—An indigenous peoples’ (IPs) leader and four volunteer groups from Region 12 (Soccsksargen) have...
Private-sector campaign for Pinoys abroad launched to spur tourism-industry growth
CREATIVE Travel and Tour International (CTTI) officially launched a private sector- led tourism campaign called...
Tulip of Sinai
(Thanks to Sir Muhammad Iqbal)
The grains of sand bound
The land like skin.
I walk alone in...
Mother and Child
The children know
where they belong
on your body
As babies
they fit just right
in the cradle of your...
I am the Moon
I am the moon
I glow where there is darkness
But only in fractions
You see a crescent...
2018 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards winners honored
Three women took home the bacon at the 2018 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards on September...
Give Us This Day
THE water canon hits me like a crashing wave upon the rocks. It feels like...
Ex-bootlegger makes billions navigating Putin’s booze barriers
RUSSIA’S very sober president, Vladimir Putin, has spent 18 years erecting barriers to selling alcohol...
Kaspersky Lab warns freelancers vs. RATs
CYBERCRIMINALS love people in HR departments, because their job includes opening files that come from...
American schools are tackling ‘bro’ culture. The Kavanaugh case shows why that’s hard to do.
A barrage of lurid accounts of hard drinking and partying lobbed against Supreme Court nominee...
35-year-old unknown creates world’s most valuable start-up
WHEN Zhang Yiming first shopped the idea of a news aggregation app powered by artificial...
Operator of homegrown gamers’ hub opens new outlet in Antipolo
NETWORK gaming operator TheNet.Com (TNC) Inc. opened its new shop in Antipolo, the most populous...
Grindcore band Maticrust rocks the desert, Europe
MANY Filipinos have gone abroad to work not only to support their families, but also...
97.9 Home Radio 24 years strong
MORE than a year since shifting back to the adult-contemporary/easy-listening format, mainly due to popular...
Celebrating triumph for a “friend of music”
INVEST your energy for a worthy cause! Friends of the actor and music producer Merck...
‘Mr. Pure Energy’ gives back
JUST three months after his double health scare, Gary Valenciano is back to doing what...
OPM for a united cause
AIMED at bringing together both mainstream and independent artists in one venue, a gig was...
