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House passes bills in record time to achieve agenda for prosperity

MANILA – The House of Representatives has successfully passed a series of landmark legislation aimed at fortifying the Philippine economy, revitalizing businesses, and expanding the range of...

Switching off from work has never been harder, or more necessary. Here’s how to do it

In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to separate work and home life. A computer chip is...

Older workers still struggle with work-life balance – and there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy

The idea that we can comfortably manage all the different facets of life – work, family, other responsibilities – is certainly appealing. But in reality, there...

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

As we enter the festive season it’s a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut. Alcohol can...

Relax – having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won’t wreck your child’s sleep routine

PBBM urges Filipinos to be instrument of light, hope this Christmas

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to remember the genuine meaning of Christmas and become an instrument of hope and light for...

DBM to ensure transparent use of 2024 budget

MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management on Saturday assured the public of the national government’s transparent utilization of the PHP5.768 trillion budget for 2024. The...

What are the origins of Santa Claus?

We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where did this...

Australian beachgoers are told to always ‘swim between the flags’ – but what if there aren’t any?

This summer, millions of people will flock to Australia’s beaches – and tragically, not all will survive. Last summer, 54 people drowned along the Australian coast....

It’s not just housing: the ‘bank of mum and dad’ is increasingly helping fund the lives of young Australians

Much has been made of the increasing presence of the “bank of mum and dad” in the lives of Australians. We know financial support from parents...