The August 21 national holiday offers Metro Manila residents a three-day leave which is ideal for their ‘short get away’ without the need to splurge on their flights or extra leave days. The ideal place is where you can get to by bus, car or any other transport method within a few hours or so. Being relatively close to Manila …

Increased tension in the Middle East is not normal as the economic implications most often extend beyond its borders. Energy shortages, port traffic and currency markets, and worker mobility can have a very rapid adverse impact on Emerging Markets off the battlefield. Weak world currencies or fiscal space constraints, along with already high inflation rates, can pose a significant world …

The region of Southeast Asia is under increasing pressure to grow more food from less land, in the face of soil deterioration and the escalation of land resource inputs and the variability of climate. Brazil is a good example of how agricultural science is making the difficult tropical environment productive, in this environment. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation is at …

Indonesians who love horror are also getting ready for another terrifying experience heading to the astral plane as Insidious Out of the Further is released in theatres. The sixth episode of Blumhouse’s iconic franchise is set to bring terrifying supernatural encounters and greater lore on the world of spirits, under Jacob Chase’s direction. Looking for the official Insidious Out of …

The language of the Apple iOS 26.6.1 update suggests it is geared more toward security, with no fewer than a handful of security flaws being patched in the core areas of the iPhone. The major advantage it offers to users in the Philippines is the security it provides from new vulnerabilities that might be able to compromise personal data or …

Niu Lai has become the latest viral phenomenon in China, from being a flop at the box office to an internet culture phenomenon. This low-budget animated movie is so bad but so good, thanks to the crime of high raw 3D graphics, the absurd humor and the “so bad it’s good” energy. While local film enthusiasts await the release of …

Badminton is a sport that is played in a huge manner throughout Southeast Asia and is a big part of the overall sports culture in the region with millions of fans watching every serve, smash and drop shot. With the top shutterbugs battling it out for world domination, it is imperative to find the perfect BWF World Championships live stream …

Most of the elements of the modern education system were created to service an industrial economy. Students were schooled on rote learning data, operating within standard procedures and expectations for relatively predictable career paths. It is not as if traditional education has proved lost. Reading, mathematics and scientific knowledge and subject expertise cannot be replaced.  The Workplace Is Changing Faster …

Israel and Azerbaijan have established a close defence tie over decades and military technology is one of the many aspects of the partnership. Over the past few years Azerbaijan went ahead and purchased Israeli-made unmanned systems, unmanned air defence systems, sensors and other golden weapons that are used to modernize its military forces. The two countries aren’t the only ones …

The SSS Emergency Loan Program (ELP) is intended to aid qualified SSS members that are victims of calamity and disaster. Qualified members are able to apply online via the My.SSS Member Portal without having to physically go to an SSS branch through the. The application process includes determining the applicants’ eligibility, opening a verified disbursement account and electronically applying for …