Retail prices in Metro Manila remained unchanged in August, breaking a streak of five consecutive months of increases, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Based on the PSA data, the General Retail Price Index (GRPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) remained steady at 3.9 percent...
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized at least 53 firearms following the arrest of an unlicensed gunsmith who was allegedly engaged in online selling of firearms and other gun accessories that include suppressors. Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the...
Investors in the local stock market will be watching out for the September inflation numbers on Oct. 5 after its strong performance last week. “Despite last week’s rally, the local market remains at attractive levels as its price to earnings ratio as of September 29 is at 13.61 times, below its...
The firearm that was used in the killing of a female lawyer in Abra was also used in at least three shooting incidents, indicating that the assailants are members of a gun-for-hire group, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said another positive lead in the...
More policemen and soldiers will be deployed in areas which will be assessed to be sites for potential poll-related violence for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on Oct. 30, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. So far, around 246 areas were already classified as under red...
(L-R) Rebecca Alfaro, Jimmy Macuana, and Gerly Tejeros (Courtesy of 3rd Infantry Division) The 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army (PA) identified on Sunday, Oct. 1, the three individuals slain in an armed encounter in Leon, Iloilo recently and one of them was an alleged ranking...
Sarina Bolden’s lone goal was no match as world No. 8 Japan was simply in another league after sending the Filipinas home, 8-1, in the knockout quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Wenzhou Sports Centre Stadium. Sarina Bolden makes perfect Asiad debut. (PWNFT)...
Haru Expose yourself to some classical Korean music. The Korean CulturalCenter in the Philippines and the NationalMuseum of the Philippines are delighted to present a mesmerizing musical event entitled “Cultural Crescendo: Phil-Kor Mini Concert,” which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the...
How often have you seen a work of art and felt drawn to it on a personal level? Art, after all, is known to draw out varying reactions from different people. Sometimes what is regarded as a masterpiece now was shunned and ridiculed when it first came out. Vincent van Gogh comes to mind....
LOVELY LADIES IN GREEN From left: Nikki Tang, Jacqueline Michelle Cañiza-Lim, Dr. Lauren Lior Liechtenstein, Cong. Shernee Tan, and Crystal Jacinto For over two decades, the Philippine Cancer Society has helped raise millions through its Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards Ball. It’s...
HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU KID Hollywood classic Casablanca is set in the Moroccan city of the same name If you look up the Kingdom of Morocco, chances are you’ll be most familiar with one of its largest cities, Casablanca. After all, the city is also the setting for one of the most iconic films...
New to the Swarovski universe—Luna (bangle) There is a certain shift in aura come September, one that exudes radiance and elegance. Transitioning from summertime to the holiday season, we ditch the swimsuits and beachwear for glamorous outfits as we attend events left and right. It’s...
