Philippine offshore gaming operations hubs will no longer be allowed, says gaming chief
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Board will also assign “24/7 teams” that will monitor the 43 licensed Pogo firms.
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A record-high national budget: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The notable decline in underemployment rate points to an improvement in the quality of jobs as there are fewer employed individuals wanting to have additional hours of work for…
Island-building China, not Philippines, wrecking reefs- National Security Council
It is China—the aggressive, large-scale builder of militarised artificial islands in the South China Sea—and not the Philippines that has wreaked havoc on the marine…
Philippine police arrest rogue cops in brutal murder of beauty queen, Israeli fiance over botched land deal
Their decomposing bodies were found on July 6 in a quarry in Capas town, in Tarlac province, 100km north of the capital Manila. The burnt shell of the sport utility vehicle they…
Don’t let the rain stop you from visiting these 8 must-see art exhibits in Manila
From unconventional textile canopies to classic work by National Artists, here is a diverse array of art exhibitions to see this month in the Philippine capital.
What to do if your favourite idol group disbands
Even if the mantra of your favorite group may include promises of “forever” and being together as a *whole* group until the end, sometimes, life just happens. Factors like…
Philippine Air Force planes join Australia-led exercise
The first batch of the PAF contingent arrived in Darwin, Australia, on Sunday. PAF airmen were ferried by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30 aircraft, while their equipment…
Controversial suspended mayor Guo warned of arrest after she skips senate hearing
Last week, Senator Risa Hontiveros issued separate summonses requiring Guo and her three siblings—Sheila, Seimen and Wesley—to attend the July 10 hearing of the Senate…
Taiwan’s ‘Project Happiness’ brings fun, gifts to Filipino orphans
The project’s aim was to promote Taiwan globally, assist children in need, and showcase Taiwanese business groups in the Philippines.
Philippines, Japan officials call out China for ‘dangerous actions’ amid signing of landmark defence deal
The foreign and defence ministers noted that the two nations have decided to continue their coordination in promoting the adherence to international law and called on China to…