Philippines
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 17:08:00 +0800Creamline sweeps Chery for PVL bronze; Valdez goes down with injury
The victory, which was a consolation for Creamline after missing out on a chance to clinch the first-ever PVL grand slam, was soured by Alyssa Valdez going down with an injury in the third set.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 17:02:00 +0800Unfazed by renewed Fed fears, Philippine shares defy regional gloom
Unfazed by rising inflation, local shares rallied on Tuesday as it was one of the regional bourses that brushed off concerns that the US Federal Reserve might need to keep raising interest rates.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:57:00 +0800'Para akong trinaydor': Matet de Leon on mom Nora Aunor's competing business, reveals being bipolar
Actress Matet de Leon shared her sentiments on finding out that her mom, Nora Aunor, has also decided to start a similar business. She also revealed that she was bipolar.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:19:00 +0800LTFRB to probe reports of EDSA Carousel buses charging fares despite 'Libreng Sakay'
"Regarding the alleged lack of PUBs on the EDSA Busway, where passengers are complaining about long waits, the LTFRB continues to monitor the EDSA Busway stations to identify areas with high passenger demand and address it," the LTFRB also said.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:03:00 +0800Blu Boys leap to No. 10 in world softball rankings
The RP Blu Boys certainly made heads turn for finishing 10th out of 12 countries in the Softball World Cup that was held recently in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0800Journalists warn criminalizing ‘fake news’ may quash dissent
While they recognized that the proliferation of “fake news” — more aptly called misinformation and disinformation — is a problem, journalists representing different organizations and newsrooms expressed worry over its definition in the propos...
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 15:57:00 +0800Gilas women face tough challenge in SEA Games three-peat bid
Gilas Pilipinas women’s coach Pat Aquino expects a tougher road ahead when the squad shoots for its first ever three-peat in the Southeast Asian Games.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 15:35:00 +0800World Bank sees faster 2022 GDP growth for Philippines before slowdown
The projection landed near the upper range of the Marcos Jr. administration’s growth target of 6.5-7.5% for 2022.
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 15:30:00 +0800Beep card operator denies accusations of profiteering as shortage slows commute
"In the general scheme of things, it would be a big help if the DOTr could build a system that can be trusted, because when there's these kinds of news, people will have doubts. So instead of shifting to a modernized system and getting into the ne...
Tue, 6 Dec 2022 15:22:00 +0800Hand, foot and mouth disease cases in Metro Manila rising but ‘manageable’
The number of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Metro Manila is increasing but it remains manageable, the Department of Health said Tuesday.