Roque sparks buzz with ‘Tat-‘ remark while discussing government corruption
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque drew attention after some Filipinos noticed a “slip of the tongue” during an interview where he discussed corruption.The...
Philippine peso falls 0.4%, Taiwan dollar rises 0.4%
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0202 GMT.CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLARCurrencyLatest bidPrevious dayPct MoveJapan yen152.320152.87+0.36Sing dlr1.2951.2966+0.11Taiwan dlr30.60430.719+0.38Korean...
Bill seeking ‘lifetime’ validity of PWD ID for permanent disability receives positive feedback
A proposal to grant “lifetime” validity to certain Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards gained support from Filipinos.Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chair of the...
BSP says forex rate is determined by market forces
MANILA — The Philippine central bank said Tuesday it allows the foreign exchange rate to be determined by market forces and said it has robust...
Canada PM Carney says talks begin for new trade deal with Philippines
KUALA LUMPUR — Canada has begun talks on a new free trade deal with the Philippines, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday in...
Why US activists are wearing inflatable frog costumes at protests against Trump
Three frogs, a shark, a unicorn and a Tyrannosaurus rex dance in front of a line of heavily armoured police in riot gear.Over...
East Timor, Asia’s youngest nation, becomes ASEAN’s 11th member
KUALA LUMPUR — Asia’s youngest nation East Timor on Sunday became the 11th member of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, fulfilling a vision set out by its current president...
Church joins drive to fight corruption in public works
The bishops’ social action arm has joined a broad alliance to monitor government infrastructure projects and help curb corruption nationwide.Caritas Philippines partnered with...
Cebu archbishop condemns crime inside church
Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu has condemned a crime that took place inside a church in Liloan town, calling it a “grave act...
Drone footage shows residential area gutted after fire in Malabon City
A massive fire in Malabon City destroyed more than 1,500 homes and displaced over 600 families on Wednesday, October 22, according to the...
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Natixis CIB appoints ME, Caucasus & Central Asia group regional head
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