Walang Pasok: Courts suspends work on September 2 due to ‘Enteng’
September 2, 2024
Courts across the Philippines suspended work due to the inclement weather brought on by Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi).
China urges EU to be ‘objective and fair’ on South China Sea issue
September 2, 2024
China urged the European Union to be "objective and fair" and careful with words and actions on South China Sea issues, after the bloc remarked on an incident.
Bicol, other regions warned of flooding, landslides due to ‘Enteng,’ habagat
September 2, 2024
Several regions are warned of possible floods and landslides due to the effects of Tropical Storm “Enteng” and the southwest monsoon on Monday (September 2).
Ina Raymundo, Sunshine Cruz prove ‘age is just a number” as they walk fashion runway in swimsuits
September 2, 2024
Ina Raymundo and Sunshine Cruz stood out as hot mommas at the recent Bench Fashion Week as they strutted the runway in swimwear, flexing their fit bodies in their late 40s.
Kathryn Bernardo welcomes September with a new hairdo
September 2, 2024
After wrapping up the "Hello, Love, Again" filming in Calgary, Canada, Kathryn Bernardo is back home just in time for the "Ber" months.
BYD sales hit a record in August despite broader China EV slowdown
September 2, 2024
Chinese electric car giant BYD sold a record number of passenger vehicles in August, with sales of hybrids growing faster than those of battery-only cars.
Palace suspends government work in NCR due to ‘Enteng’
September 2, 2024
Malacañang suspended all government work in the National Capital Region on Monday, September 2, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi).
China’s first global gaming hit sells millions in a week. An early investor shares what’s next
September 2, 2024
China's first attempt at a top-tier video game has smashed world records, bolstering the industry's global ambitions after Beijing's gaming crackdown.
Has Boeing shaken your confidence to fly? A new MIT study could restore it
September 2, 2024
Boeing's ongoing quality control issues have rattled traveler confidence. But a new study from MIT says flying is getting safer by the decade.
About 10,000 U.S. hotel workers strike as contract talks break down
September 2, 2024
About 10,000 U.S. hotel workers began a multi-day strike Sunday in several cities after contract talks stalled, Unite Here union said.
Signal No. 2 up over 9 Luzon areas as Enteng moves east of Polillo Islands
September 2, 2024
Nine areas in Luzon were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Tropical Storm Enteng slowly turned towards the east of Polillo Islands on Monday morning, PAGASA said.
EIGHT SETS OF DATA | Witnessing Chinese great achievements in new era
September 2, 2024
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
‘Reacceleration ahead’: Bank of America names global tech stocks to buy — predicting growth in the second half
September 2, 2024
Despite a challenging earnings season and mixed results in the second quarter, the bank sees potential for acceleration in critical areas of the industry.
Want a well-diversified portfolio? Here’s how to create one, according to a Morningstar portfolio manager
September 2, 2024
A well-diversified portfolio has "exposure to asset classes that have different drivers of growth," says Morningstar's Nicolo Bragazza.
Macao did it. Singapore too. Now Thailand looks to build casinos to attract tourist dollars
September 2, 2024
If the law gets passed, Thailand could be Macao and Singapore's largest competitor by the end of the decade, industry watchers told CNBC.
Sask. RCMP warn against impaired driving this long weekend
September 2, 2024
Provincial statistics show alcohol plays a role in almost 30 per cent of fatal collisions each year in Saskatchewan. RCMP hope drivers will make good choice this long weekend.
Signal No. 2 up over 7 Luzon areas as Tropical Storm Enteng brings rains
September 2, 2024
TCWS No. 2 was raised on Monday morning over seven areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) was forecast to bring rains and gale-force winds, PAGASA said.
German far-right party wins its first state election and is very close in a second
September 2, 2024
The far-right Alternative for Germany won 32.8% of the vote in Thuringia — beating center-right Christian Democratic Union, the main national opposition party.
Montreal landlord struggles to evict tenant he claims brought chaos to neighbourhood
September 2, 2024
Francois Tardy owns an apartment on a Hochelaga Maisonneuve street. He says he rented to a new tenant on a one-year lease in March and has received complaints ever since.
Palestinian militants kill 3 Israeli police in the West Bank
September 2, 2024
Palestinian militants killed three Israeli police officers on Sunday when they opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, where Israel has carried out large-scale raids.
Alberta launches new mental health and addictions agency, Edmonton marks Overdose Awareness Day
September 2, 2024
While families remember loved ones lost to toxic drug overdoses, they question whether the province's new health agency called Recovery Alberta will be the change that is needed.
Toronto woman grappling with grief, anger after death of cousin held hostage by Hamas
September 2, 2024
Maayan Shavit says 40-year-old Carmel Gat was among six hostages whose bodies were recovered by the Israeli army in Gaza on Saturday shortly after they were killed.
Halifax, police should apologize for handling of 2021 encampment eviction: review
September 2, 2024
The civilian review conducted by a team of Toronto-based lawyers was commissioned by Halifax in spring 2023, and came with 37 recommendations that will be presented on Wednesday.
Mild earthquake rattles three Quebec cities, no damage reported
September 2, 2024
Natural Resources Canada says the quake struck at 5:43 a.m, and was "lightly felt" in Drummondville, Trois-Rivières and Montreal.
Vancouver Island MLA Mitzi Dean withdrawing from upcoming B.C. election
September 2, 2024
British Columbia's Minister of State for Child Care Mitzi Dean says she won't be running in the provincial election in October.
Critic of school pronoun policy is one of two new Alberta senators
September 2, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon has named Daryl Fridhandler and Kristopher Wells to fill vacancies in the Senate from Alberta.
July bank lending up 10.4%; M3 on 9-mo high
September 2, 2024
THE country’s domestic liquidity in July recorded its fastest growth in nine months, according to preliminary data of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
‘Muslims only’ beach to open in Boracay
September 2, 2024
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5 Laureates to receive 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awards
September 2, 2024
FOUR individuals and one organization were named on Saturday as recipients of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize honor that is widely considered the regional equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
Frederick Go: Development of Greater Manila Bay Area to attract investments
September 2, 2024
THE development of the Greater Manila Bay Area as a strategy to attract more investments to the Philippines will be looked into in the coming months, according to Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (Os...
Ban on temporary vehicle plates starts Jan. 1–LTO
September 2, 2024
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday announced an extension for the use of temporary or improvised plates for motor vehicles, pushing the deadline to December 31.
NG borrowings rise 15.5% in Jan-July to ₱1.76T–BTr
September 2, 2024
THE national government racked up P1.759 trillion in domestic and foreign borrowings from January to July 2024 to address the state’s budgetary needs.
Special ecozone created in Iloilo; Malvar SEZ expanded
September 2, 2024
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued two proclamations creating a special economic zone (SEZ) in Mandurriao, Iloilo City and expanding another in Malvar, Batangas to stimulate economic growth.
Brick-and-mortar retail bloc wants level playing field with online stores
September 2, 2024
BRICK-AND-MORTAR retailers are calling on the government to track the transactions of online retailers in order to present more accurate data to the public and to level the playing field among Philippine retailers, according to the Philippine Retailer...
eTRAVEL, NO HASSLE
September 2, 2024
Overseas Filipinos are seen queuing at Naia Terminal 1 as they prepare for departure. Recently, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an administrative order establishing the eTravel system, a new electronic travel declaration system for all internati...
DA issues rules for controlled ASF vaccination
September 2, 2024
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued guidelines for the controlled use of vaccines against African swine fever (ASF), a fatal animal disease that continues to threaten hog production in the Philippines.
Costly chicken due to ASF outbreak, humidity–report
September 2, 2024
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and supply disruptions caused by humidity have resulted in more expensive poultry meat in Metro Manila, according to the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Developme...