LTFRB summons jeepney driver for body-shaming passenger
MANILA, Philippines – A jeepney driver accused of body-shaming and forcing off a passenger has been summoned for a hearing before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). This...
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Should the Philippines roll out the red carpet for Chinese tourists?
In late September 2023, Chinese tourists visiting Thailand received a VIP welcome of a lifetime, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally greeting the first batch of visitors to arrive in the...
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MARINA suffers multiple data breaches of web-based systems
MANILA, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) confirmed that a cyberattack compromised at least four of its systems, becoming the latest victim in a growing list of government...
View ArticleNvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company
Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company on Tuesday, June 18, dethroning tech heavyweight Microsoft as its high-end processors play a central role in a scramble to dominate artificial...
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Marcos gov’t cuts tariffs on imported rice from 35% to 15%
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has lowered the tariffs on imported rice from 35% to 15%. The change in policy is contained in Executive Order 62 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,...
View ArticleNTSB sanctions Boeing over release of 737 MAX investigation details, flags to...
WASHINGTON, USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said early on Thursday, June 27, it was sanctioning Boeing for disclosing non-public details of the ongoing investigation into a 737...
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Some Vietnam coffee farms thrive despite drought, but may not stop espresso...
PLEIKU, Vietnam – Vietnamese coffee growers have been hit hard this year by the worst drought in nearly a decade, raising concerns of pricier espressos across the world, even as some farmers keep...
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Chinese liquor makers endeavor to give Westerners a taste for baijiu
Makers of the Chinese liquor baijiu are reformulating the fiery grain liquid to appeal to a wider client base, including cocktail drinkers in New York, Los Angeles, and London, as sales at home slow....
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Marcos put his foot down on jeepney consolidation. Was it a success, and...
MANILA, Philippines – A few weeks before the controversial deadline for jeepneys to consolidate, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised that this time, there would be no more extension. “Asahan...
View ArticleDSWD may accept donations from tobacco industry – DOJ
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is free to accept donations from individuals and businesses linked to the tobacco industry, according to the legal opinion...
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[Under 3 Minutes] When will we see modern jeepneys on the road?
MANILA, Philippines – With the government firm that the April 30 deadline for consolidation was the last, will traditional jeepneys soon be replaced by modern units? Actually, that might still be...
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Can the property market survive a ban on POGOs?
MANILA, Philippines – Amid the Alice Guo saga and continued raids on illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), calls to completely ban these enterprises have been gaining political...
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[ANALYSIS] Why do we pay higher power rates when we have power outages?
The easiest answer would be to attribute the apparent contradiction to the law of supply and demand which everyone, save for former agriculture officials, understands. Applied to the polemic dichotomy...
View ArticleLIST: Flights affected due to global Windows outage
MANILA, Philippines – Several local and international flights have already been cancelled due to technical issues that have disrupted the systems of airlines. As of 8:30 pm on Friday, July 19, Cebu...
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Global tech outage eases after widespread disruption, new focus seen on risks
Services from airlines to healthcare, shipping and finance were coming back online on Friday, July 19, after a mistake in a security software update sparked hours-long global computer systems outages,...
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LIST: Modern jeepney models and what to expect
MANILA, Philippines – What will the modern “King of the Road” look like? Now that the consolidation phase for jeepneys is over, operators are expected to slowly upgrade their fleets of traditional...
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Which POGOs are affected by Marcos’ ban?
MANILA, Philippines – Which gaming operators are to wind down their operations until end of the year and how many Filipino workers will have to start looking for new jobs? Philippine Amusement Gaming...
View ArticleCanceled flights due to Typhoon Carina
MANILA, Philippines – Various airlines have canceled flights due to unfavorable weather conditions brought about by Typhoon Carina (Gaemi). Here is a list of the latest canceled and diverted flights....
View ArticleCanceled flights due to Typhoon Carina, southwest monsoon: July 25, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Various airlines have canceled flights due to unfavorable weather conditions brought about by Typhoon Carina (Gaemi). Here is a list of the latest canceled flights on Thursday,...
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Leadership transition: Robina Gokongwei to step down as CEO of Robinsons Retail
MANILA, Philippines – After nearly 30 years at the helm of Robinsons Retail Holdings Incorporated (RRHI), Robina Gokongwei-Pe will be stepping down as chief of the Gokongwei group’s retail arm...
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