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German electronics firm bets on auto parts demand to drive business in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 08:55 PM

German electronics manufacturer Continental Temic Electronics Philippines on Thursday said its prospect for growth is high despite global tariff woes and the eventual enforcement of the second tranche of the tax reform program. Read more »

Mega sardines boss nourishes as he enriches lives

Jan Yumul, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 06:52 PM

More than just the business of nourishing lives, Mega Sadines' chief also believes leading the business comes with enriching the lives of the people who help grow it.   Read more »

Speaker Alvarez nearly lost post over plebiscite row in BBL: solon

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 01:58 PM

The contested provision would have allowed 5 plebiscites from the ratification of the BBL up to 25 years, after which the Bangsamoro territory shall be considered "delineated and delimited." Read more »

Defense chief doubts planned stand down deal with Reds

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 01:57 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenza on Thursday sought clarification in the proposed stand down agreement, warning Maoist rebels were working to regain control of villages previously recovered by the military.   Read more »

Not good at English? Not a problem for PDP-Laban senatorial bets, says Koko

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 11:51 AM

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, the president of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), said Thursday fluency in the English language would not be one of their standards in picking a senatorial candidate. Read more »

Koko Pimentel claims he can still run for re-election

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 11:24 AM

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel on Thursday said it was 'settled' in his mind that he can seek re-election next year because he did not serve his first term in full. Read more »

PDP-Laban seeks Duterte's blessing on official senatorial slate

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 07 11:51 AM

The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan is keeping mum on its senatorial slate for the 2019 election pending the approval of President Rodrigo Duterte, a party official said Thursday. Read more »

PH antitrust body 'doing a good job,' European trade group says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 05:52 PM

The Philippine Competition Commission is "doing a good job" at breaking monopolies the country, the head of a European trade group said on Wednesday. Read more »

From 'changaritos' to APEC Hotties: The ties that bind Philippines, Mexico

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 04:31 PM

All it took was a rest stop at a sari-sari store in Tagaytay City to make Mexico's envoy to the Philippines and his wife Marissa, feel right at home on the other side of the world.   Read more »

Mexico bets on Philippines as 'door' to trade ties with ASEAN

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 12:52 PM

Mexico said Wednesday it hoped the Philippines could serve as its "door" to Southeast Asia, as it diversifies trade relations in the face of US President Donald Trump's moves. Read more »

Duterte kiss with married Pinay 'normalizes misogyny, sexism': Sereno camp

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 10:46 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte's kiss to a married Filipina in Seoul exemplifies behavior that emboldens sex offenders and normalizes misogyny, the spokesperson of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said Wednesday. Read more »

Lower costs can help reset Filipino mindset on health care: Unilab

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 10:25 AM

The Reliance chain of clinics offers rates that are up to 40 percent lower compared to hospitals and treats up to 300,000 annually, said Unilab corporate vice president and general manager of healthcare services Dave San Pedro. Read more »

Senate run an 'option' for Sereno - spokesperson

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 01:21 PM

Running for senator in the 2019 elections is "an option" for ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, her lawyer said Wednesday, as the Supreme Court tackled an appeal seeking to overturn its decision to sack her. Read more »

The ANC Brief: June 6, 2018

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 04:13 AM

Here are the stories making headlines on ANC’s newscasts for today: Read more »

DAR chief pushes for new agrarian reform law 'acceptable' to all

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 10:22 PM

The newly confirmed secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) said Tuesday the new law that would distribute parcels of land to small independent farmers tilling them should be balanced.   Read more »

Trump-Kim summit a testament of political will, analyst says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 09:14 PM

The two leaders are scheduled to meet in Singapore on June 12 with analysts expecting Washington to convince Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear program. Read more »

Leadership style influences employee engagement, productivity: leadership coach

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 09:04 PM

Better leadership style creates a workplace condition where stress and poor productivity are lessened, a global leadership coach said on Tuesday. Read more »

Dissecting NBA data: Warriors vs. Cavaliers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 05 09:53 PM

The fourth installment of the NBA Finals match between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavalier resumes with Game 3 on Thursday. Read more »

PH looks to acquire facial recognition software, drones to boost counter-terrorism efforts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 12:28 PM

The Philippines is looking to acquire new technology and re-train its troops for urban warfare to fortify its counter-terrorism efforts, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. Read more »

Boracay tourism to be limited to beachfronts: DAR

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 10:18 AM

Tourism establishments in Boracay may soon be limited to beachfront spaces as the government seeks to restore and redistribute the island's agricultural lands to farmers, Agrarian Reform Sec. John Castriciones said Tuesday. Read more »