HONG Kong authorities saw “no foul play” in the death of a Filipino worker whose body was found floating in a pier there, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. DFA Assistant Secretary Paul Cortes made the remark during the Laging Handa briefing when asked whether there was something foul …

F2 Logistics took no chances and moved inexorably toward the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference semifinals, smothering Foton with its vaunted power and sleek passing to fashion out an emphatic 25-18, 25-18, 25-14 victory at the Philsports Arena in Pasig on Tuesday. The F2 Cargo Movers celebrate their win After …

Many work hard to reach a point of independence and stability, and it’s definitely not easy to turn back on these to venture into uncharted territory. However, taking on a new path may turn out to be the best decision you could make. This change can either bring you to …

American singer and songwriter UMI is gracing the Manila stage with her mesmerizing R&B performance next month via Insignia Concert Series. UMI will be performing some of her chart-topping hits such as ‘Remember Me,’ ‘Love Affair,’ and ‘Butterfly.’ The concert event will take place at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier …

PAMPANGA’S KATRINA DE LEON Pampanga-based bespoke furniture design and artisanal studio Genteel Home marked a significant milestone on July 13 as it celebrated its 10th anniversary with the inauguration of its first and newest atelier in Metro Manila at the Podium Mall in Mandaluyong City. Genteel Home’s founder and principal …

Multi-awarded singer Lea Salonga became the center of discussion on Sunday night when a video of her was posted on Twitter, declining some fans’ request to have selfies with her inside the dressing room after a performance of “Here Lies Love” on Broadway. Award-winning singer Lea Salonga In the video, the Miss …

Local stocks fell for a second day on worries about China’s sluggish economic growth. The 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange index slipped 21.96 points, or 0.34 percent, to close at 6,528.80, as bears took over the market in the afternoon trading session. Philstocks Financial Inc. analyst Claire Alviar said the negative …

Last June 30, the National Innovation Council (NIC), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, outlining the country’s plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem. Innovation is key to fast-tracking economic recovery that was stalled by …

The International Criminal Court, or ICC, has been brazenly intervening in Philippine affairs, with the nation firmly asserting its sovereignty by positing that the ICC has no jurisdiction over it and that it has every right to be dubious of ICC’s global circus. But before we get ahead of ourselves, …

At a Glance Marcos will deliver his second SONA on July 24. Marcos said people would see the difference in how the government works before his election in 2022. Marcos said he was still busy with his SONA speech. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is hopeful that Filipinos will realize …