MTRCB suspends ‘It’s Showtime!’ for 12 days amidst indecency complaints

September 4, 2023
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued today, September 4, its decision to suspend the live noontime program “It’s Showtime!” for twelve (12) airing days. According to the statement sent by the agency to Manila Standard Entertainment, viewers have lodged multiple complaints before the MTRCB concerning the show’s July 25, 2023 episode […]
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Stocks traded higher Monday on latest US jobs data

September 4, 2023
MANILA—Local stocks rose Monday in line with most Asian markets on hopes the US Federal Reserve may pause monetary tightening in response to weak jobs data. The 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange index climbed 33.62 points, or 0.54 percent, to close at 6,214.68, while the broader all-shares index picked up 14.47 points to settle at 3,356.44. […]
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Manufacturing index fell in August

September 4, 2023
New factory orders fell and output growth cooled in August 2023, based on the latest S&P Global Philippine Purchasing Managers’ Index. S&P Global said for the first time in two years, the headline PMI—a composite single-figure indicator of manufacturing performance—posted below the neutral 50.0 threshold, indicative of a deterioration in the health of the Filipino […]
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Experience future of mobile streaming at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 

September 4, 2023
Taking mobile livestreaming to a whole new level, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and US-based Radisys® Corporation, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited, successfully ran its beta test of the Smart LiveStream App boasting groundbreaking features at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. As FIBA’s official global partner, Smart, the wireless unit of PLDT Inc. collaborated […]
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?Raise? Against Time

September 4, 2023
“Raise” Against Time   No matter the era, parenting is a tough act. There may be “time-tested” principles when it comes to raising children, but the truth is, parenting is a continuous learning experience. This is why it is a blessing that nowadays, th...

Uy bids for No. 2 as ICTSI Del Monte unfolds

September 4, 2023
BUKIDNON – Staying motivated despite the long break, Daniella Uy launches her drive for a second straight Ladies Philippine Golf Tour victory in the ICTSI Del Monte Championship, which gets under way Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Del Monte Golf Club here. The f...