Palace to former president Duterte: Crimes are down
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday refuted claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte that crimes have become more rampant in the country.
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Kristine death toll hits 100
(UPDATE) RESCUERS in the Philippines dived into a lake and scoured isolated villages on Sunday to locate dozens of missing people as the death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (International name «Trami») hit 100.
A multistage design for low-cost housing
THE concept «kuwadrado» encapsulates an interplay between its own meaning as a four-squared corner and the word «kwadro» which means a blank painting canvas. As an architectural design, it transforms the traditional static low-cost architecture into a dynamic structure that will evolve alongside the needs of its inhabitants. It allows the home to be built in stages, significantly reducing its initial cost.
Yen down as Japan govt loses majority
SINGAPORE — The yen hit a three-month low on Monday as Japan's ruling party lost its parliamentary majority, while oil tumbled after Israel's weekend strike on Iran bypassed oil or nuclear targets.
'Uphold women as agents of change'
FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Monday called on global leaders to uphold women as «agents of change» and leaders in shaping conditions for lasting peace.
Signal No. 1 up in 3 Luzon provinces due to Tropical Storm Leon
MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 1 has been raised in Cagayan, Isabela and Catanduanes as Tropical Storm Leon maintained its strength while decelerating over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.
Boy Abunda — bigger and brighter than his outfits
THIS columnist had been praying his TMT opinion piece every Tuesday would fall right on this day being the birthday of a well-loved, revered entertainment personality we all lovingly address as Kuya Boy (Abunda).
