Discovering ways of celebrating Independence Day
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer Every June 12, Araw ng Kalayaan passes quietly, save for flag-raising ceremonies, parades in...
Meralco rates down in June
RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see lower electricity bills in June as the power distributor cut power...
Economic managers warn wage hike bill to slash GDP growth
CONGRESS adjourned session on Wednesday without giving the final approval for the proposal to hike the minimum daily wage by P100-P200, after economic...
World Bank keeps PHL growth forecasts
THE World Bank has kept its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines despite heightened uncertainty arising from the Trump administration’s tariff policies. In...
Lawmakers drop ore export ban
SENATORS and congressmen have agreed not to ban ore exports under a new fiscal regime for large-scale miners that seeks to raise the...
Square Spotting: Paris’s Prettiest Squares for Summer
It’s finally summer. And as we are now able to stroll around the city as usual, here are some bookmark-worthy ideas and inspiration...
What to Pack for Paris in Summer
Summer has finally arrived! Vibrant and bustling, Paris is at its best in the summertime. Gleaming in sunlight, the city hums in anticipation...
Moving to Paris: The Reality Behind the Dream
“We’re moving to Paris!” Exactly 12 months ago, my husband and I announced this news to our friends and family. Responses were positive....
Voter Turnout Rises to 58 Pct in Japan Upper House Election
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The voter turnout for Sunday’s House of Councillors election in Japan was 58.51 pct, up 6.46 percentage points...
Sanseito Makes Impressive Gains in Japan Upper House Poll
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanseito made impressive gains in Sunday’s election for Japan’s House of Councillors, the upper chamber of parliament, as...