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PH climbs up in world infra rankings

    MANILA — The Philippines climbed up to 87th place from the previous 114th place in this year’s World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report ranking in...

Aquino to raise sea dispute at APEC meet

MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday said that President Aquino may raise the South China Sea issue during the bilateral meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic...

Gov’t borrowings down in April

MANILA — The government borrowed less in April owing to smaller borrowings from the domestic market, according to the Bureau of Treasury on Monday. The Treasury...

Piolo eyes for project with Judy Ann

MANILA — Actor Piolo Pascual recently shared his desire to work with his former on-screen partner, Judy Ann Santos. Pascual took his longing on social media...

Doctors warn against dangers of skinny jeans after woman becomes fashion victim: Don’t squat

LONDON — Attention wearers of skinny jeans: don’t squat — at least not for long. Doctors in Australia report that a 35-year-old woman was hospitalized for...

Jennylyn Mercado says she has ‘no time’ for love

MANILA — Following rumors about her reconciliation with ex-boyfriend Dennis Trillo, actress Jennylyn Mercado said she has “no time” for her love life. Mercado was asked...

Kentex victims to receive P151,200 settlement

MANILA — Kentex Manufacturing Corp. will be giving P151,200 in settlement fees to at least 57 victims of the fire in the slipper factory in Valenzuela...

Edsa rehabilitation may start next year — MMDA

MANILA — The Metro Manila Development Authority and the Department of Public Works and Highways have agreed to begin the rehabilitation of Edsa next year. MMDA...

Retiring AFP chief says he has no plans of running

Aquino praises DPWH performance

MANILA — Following years of being the “poster boy” of corruption and inefficiency, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) received praises from  President Aquino...