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The anatomy of a katana

Aurelio Icasiano III
Posted at Jun 19 04:12 AM

A traditionally made katana can be disassembled into several pieces, and knowing these different parts could lead to identifying the value of a piece. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Changing tack

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 04:00 AM

After initially using strong words to condemn the Reed Bank incident, it looks like the Palace and the President are shooting at the wrong target, and getting blasted online for their lousy aim. Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today: Read more »

Meet the steward to Peninsula's fleet of Rolls-Royces

Iñigo S. Roces
Posted at Jun 19 03:57 AM

Having been with Rolls-Royce during its tumultuous years, he’s become familiar with the strange arrangements that come with maintaining the vehicle Read more »

'Reed Bank incident may have been meant to drive away Filipino fishermen'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 11:59 PM

A maritime expert believes the ramming of a Filipino boat by a Chinese vessel in the West Philippine Sea may have been meant to drive away Filipino fishermen in the area. Read more »

Meat processors welcome retention of lower tariffs on some poultry products

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 10:58 PM

Among the anti-inflationary measures imposed by the Duterte administration, the retention of lower tariffs on some poultry products, a move welcomed by local meats processors. Read more »

Government issues IRR for mobile number portability act

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 10:56 PM

Major telco firms in the Philippines are given 6 months to implement the Mobile Number Portability Act.  Read more »

PH shares jump as investors await monetary policy decisions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 10:52 PM

Monetary policy decisions are in focus as investors await meetings of both the Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.  Read more »

Review: ‘Rocketman’ is an inventive, exhilarating jumble of fact and fiction

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Jun 18 05:48 PM

Taron Egerton gives a sensitive, thoroughly satisfying performance as Elton John, but the real star is director Dexter Fletcher who displays a masterful hold of the musical medium. Read more »

'Parang balewala lang': Fisherman laments Duterte remark on Chinese 'hit-and-run'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 09:05 AM

The captain of a Filipino fishing boat sank by a Chinese vessel in the West Philippine Sea lamented Tuesday President Rodrigo Duterte's remark that the incident was does not justify sending Navy ships to the resource-rich waterway.    Read more »

The ANC Brief: Caught between China and the deep blue sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 04:04 AM

After more than a week, we finally hear from President Duterte on the Reed Bank incident. Here are the stories making headlines on ANC today: Read more »

74 incumbent House lawmakers not returning in 18th Congress

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 11:31 PM

Half of the members of the House of Representatives in the next Congress are on their first terms. Read more »

Fuel prices headed higher after weeks of rollbacks

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 11:28 PM

Fuel prices on the rise anew as tensions escalate in oil-rich middle east and price hikes are seen to continue in the next few months. Read more »

Globe Telecom seals first common tower policy deal, taps 2 other firms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 11:26 PM

Philippine telco giant, Globe Telecom, becomes the first company to seal a deal under the government's common tower policy. Read more »

Financial experts urge Filipinos to scrutinize firms before investing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 11:11 PM

Amid the rise of investment scams, financial experts are advising Filipinos to scrutinize firms first before taking part in any investment scheme to avoid getting duped.  Read more »

PH shares underperform ahead of FTSE rebalancing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 11:06 PM

Investors are keeping a close eye on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announcements, prompting market participants to be on the sidelines for now. Read more »

ANC Soundbytes: Call to action

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 10:23 PM

Amid contradicting statements between the Chinese authorities and the Filipno fishermen over the Reed Bank incident, experts call on the Philippine government to take a tougher stance. Read more »

Where to find the beating heart of Tokyo's post-consumer movement

David Celdran
Updated as of Jun 17 03:54 PM

David Celdran visits Tokyo and finds a city where monozukuri—the art, science, and craft of making things—is experiencing a revival. Read more »

'Simple maritime incident' at Recto Bank 'blown out of proportion: Agri chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 17 03:40 PM

The sinking of a Filipino boat hit by a Chinese vessel is "a simple maritime incident" that is being blown "out of proportion", Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said Monday.  Read more »

Many of your smart home gadget needs can now be found in this Makati store

Anton Chua
Posted at Jun 17 03:03 PM

Power Mac Center in Greenbelt recently launched the latest appliances for your smart home, from climate controllers for your air conditioner to the latest robot vacuum. Read more »

The appeal of chronographs has withstood the test of time

Aurelio Icasiano III
Posted at Jun 17 03:00 PM

Or how the chronographs became a classic Read more »