'Shimenet': The new term going viral online
MANILA, Philippines — The term "shimenet" is making the rounds on the internet as Filipinos poke fun at the ongoing budget deliberations at the House of Representatives.
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Scheffler up
MANILA, Philippines — World number one Scottie Scheffler swiftly put himself in a commanding position at the Tour Championship, the finale to the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, with his 6-under 65 giving him a seven shot lead.
Fuel prices seen rising next week
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists should buckle up for an expected increase in domestic pump prices next week, as rising tensions abroad continue to threaten supply chains.
Pope heads to Southeast Asia in ambitious trip
(UPDATE) VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis embarks on Monday on a 12-day trip to Southeast Asia, the longest and farthest of his papacy, that will challenge the 87-year-old's increasingly fragile health.
Richard Gomez draws flak for open bus lane suggestion during EDSA traffic
MANILA, Philippines — Social media users blasted actor and Ormoc Rep. Richard Gomez for his post on EDSA traffic.
Richard Gomez deletes post after drawing flak over bus lane rant
MANILA, Philippines — Leyte Fourth District Rep. Richard Gomez drew flak from netizens after venting on social media his frustration at the heavy traffic along EDSA on Thursday and suggesting that the bus lane of the major thoroughfare be opened to allow other vehicles to pass.
Stocks end higher; peso strengthens to P56.11
LOCAL stocks ended Friday marginally higher on bargain hunting as investors weighed the impact of the latest MSCI rebalancing and amid easing concerns about the US economy following the release of positive economic data.
Japan's defence ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from China
Japan’s Defense Ministry on Friday sought a record 8.5 trillion yen (US$59 billion) budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat.