Following the success of its first season, Jayjay and Kiefer are all set to bring more drama to "Ang Mutya Ng Section E: The Dark Side." Ahead of its premiere on Viva One on December, Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach, also known to fans as "AshDres ' ' shared some of their thoughts...
On Oct. 10, 2025, global markets plunged after United States (US) President Donald Trump announced he would impose an additional 100-percent tariff on goods from China. The reaction was immediate and violent, particularly in the cryptocurrency market, which suffered its largest liquidation event...
On a recent trip to Hong Kong, I spent a lot of time using their subway, and I was struck by how seamless the experience was. No matter the time of day, I could always board the next train. Even during rush hour, I never had to skip a ride because of overcrowding. As a result, no matter where I...
DAVAO CITY – The Island Garden City of Samal is now formulating plans to prepare its transport system in time for the completion of the highly-anticipated Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge (SIDC). Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Lemuel “Toto” Reyes recently convened key agencies and...
In June 2025, a draft simulation from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) was leaked, revealing how new guidelines could impact the composition of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi). The leaked document suggested that San Miguel Corp. and China Banking Corp. could be removed from the PSEi,...
Fifty-five Filipino math aces competed against over 3,000 of their counterparts from 19 countries at the Asia International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) held in Tokyo, Japan. The Philippine team, composed of public and private primary and high school students from across the country, bagged 3...
Recently, one stock has dominated conversations among investors in the Philippines: PLUS. This stock has become the hottest topic in the local market, and for good reason. PLUS saw massive profit growth, jumping from about ₱1.2 billion of earnings in 2022 to an impressive ₱12.5 billion in 2024....
DAVAO CITY – A mixed mood of smiles and sadness can be seen among employees of a pioneer photo studio in this city as they entertain a handful of customers. Some of their colleagues are clearing the cabinets and putting most of the unsold photography supplies, picture frames, and instamatic...
Global political tensions are on the rise in the Middle East. Many investors are tempted to quickly sell their portfolios in response to recent news, and while this reaction seems reasonable, it likely won 't be profitable. Let 's look at a local example to understand why you should be...
Here’s a riddle that checks how well you understand the mathematics of growth. Let’s say we have a pond with a single lily pad. It’s a special lily pad that grows very fast, doubling in size every day. It’s expected that on the 30th day, the pond will be fully covered by this lily pad. ...
Growing up, my mom was strict. We had no junk food or soft drinks at home, weren’t allowed to play video games on weekdays, and our TV time was rationed. When I wanted weekday fun, I’d have to sneak out, take the elevator down from our condo unit, and play games with a classmate in another unit...
In Casino Royale (2006), one of the film's most gripping scenes unfolds as James Bond faces off against the antagonist Le Chiffre at a poker table, with tens of millions of dollars at stake. Bond finds himself at the final table in a high-stakes game where more than just chips are on the...
