Philippines

Tab Baldwin apologizes over “unfiltered” comments, says comments taken out of contextTab Baldwin apologizes over “unfiltered” comments, says comments taken out of context

Tab Baldwin apologizes over “unfiltered” comments, says comments taken out of context

MANILA - Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles and Former Philippine Team head coach Tab Baldwin apologized on Monday for…

June 16, 2020
Prices of food commodities going downPrices of food commodities going down

Prices of food commodities going down

MANILA - Food prices in Metro Manila fell after shooting up in the month of March as much as 45%…

June 16, 2020
Duterte’s option: Health or Economy?Duterte’s option: Health or Economy?

Duterte’s option: Health or Economy?

MANILA - As the government tries to recover the ailing economy, The president may have to choose to extend for…

June 15, 2020
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, convicted of cyber libelRappler CEO Maria Ressa, convicted of cyber libel

Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, convicted of cyber libel

MANILA - Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and a former researcher has been convicted by the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC)…

June 15, 2020
This year: Philippine Independence Day will be celebrated onlineThis year: Philippine Independence Day will be celebrated online

This year: Philippine Independence Day will be celebrated online

MANILA - June 12, 2020 will mark the 122nd Anniversary of the Philippine Independence. Instead of the annual in-person celebration…

June 13, 2020
Palace: Online sellers earning below ₱250,000 won’t need to pay taxPalace: Online sellers earning below ₱250,000 won’t need to pay tax

Palace: Online sellers earning below ₱250,000 won’t need to pay tax

MANILA - Malacañang on Thursday, claried that only online sellers earning above Php 250,000 will need to pay taxes, but…

June 13, 2020
PH eyes ‘travel bubble’ for virus-free zonesPH eyes ‘travel bubble’ for virus-free zones

PH eyes ‘travel bubble’ for virus-free zones

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing on implementing the so-called “travel bubble” between Covid-free areas in the…

June 11, 2020
BIR to require online sellers to register and declare past transactions for tax purposesBIR to require online sellers to register and declare past transactions for tax purposes

BIR to require online sellers to register and declare past transactions for tax purposes

MANILA - The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) are now requiring the online sellers and digital shops to register their…

June 11, 2020
Churchgoers must fill up forms when attending mass, says Catholic churchChurchgoers must fill up forms when attending mass, says Catholic church

Churchgoers must fill up forms when attending mass, says Catholic church

MANILA - Catholics who plans to attend church must fill up personal information forms that will be used for contact…

June 10, 2020
Sun Cruises Inc. announces closure as Covid-19 devastates tourism industrySun Cruises Inc. announces closure as Covid-19 devastates tourism industry

Sun Cruises Inc. announces closure as Covid-19 devastates tourism industry

MANILA - Sun Cruises Inc., provider of cruise and tour services for Corregidor Island, on Tuesday announced that they will…

June 10, 2020