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OPINION: Returning the Bells

US Ambassador Sung Kim
Posted at Dec 11 12:07 AM

This decision to return the bells is consistent with our values and overwhelmingly viewed as the right thing to do. Read more »

Road to P1 million: How long does it take to be a millionaire?

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Dec 10 12:18 PM

Who wants to be a millionaire? I’m guessing most would answer yes, judging by the worldwide appeal of a TV show named after this same question, and asks it of contestants everywhere. Read more »

Malacañang’s incoherent statement on ICC’s continuing probe

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Dec 08 09:59 AM

The one thing that spooks President Duterte fiercely is the case of crime against humanity brought against him before the International Criminal Court in The Hague which gave him the dubious distinction of being the first Southeast Asian leader to be charged before the ICC.   Read more »

BLOG: ICC to continue review of charges against Duterte

Inday Espina-Varona
Posted at Dec 06 04:40 PM

The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will continue to study complaints filed against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte despite the mercurial leader’s refusal to recognize the organization. Read more »

7 Things You Need to Know About Your Christmas Bonus

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 03 10:17 AM

With few exceptions, majority of the estimated 40 million workers in the country are entitled to receive either a 13th month pay or a yearend bonus with cash gift. Read more »

OPINION: UP vs Ateneo: More than a match between best friends

Raïssa Robles
Posted at Dec 01 01:54 PM

It is true what one fellow on Twitter said—that this game is a match between best friends. Accidentally pitted against each other in friendly rivalry. Read more »

Inspiring belief: Paul Desiderio and the UP Fighting Maroons

Jijil Jimenez
Updated as of Nov 30 07:38 PM

Whether he is aware of it or not, UP Fighting Maroon Paul Desiderio is giving back to more than just the UP community. This is being UP in the highest sense. Fighting against terrible odds, inspiring hope, believing in oneself, and most of all, sacrifice in giving. And prevailing. Read more »

OPINION: Lessons from Jakarta's Bus Rapid Transit system for PH and rest of Southeast Asia

Karim Raslan -- Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Nov 28 11:05 PM

The Bus Rapid Transit now has well over 125 routes, 2,000 buses and over 650,000 passengers every day. So, what makes Jakarta’s public transportation system tick? Read more »

OPINION: Lila Shahani, Maguindanao massacre and impunity

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Nov 26 01:34 PM

At last Friday’s remembrance of the Maguindanao massacre at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, the feeling was a mixture of frustration and hope.  Read more »

Say 'No' When Family and Friends Borrow Money

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Nov 27 01:15 PM

While it can be very hard to say no when family or friends come to you for a loan, you may be doing them and yourself a favor by simply saying no. Read more »

OPINION: A ‘nostalgia walk’ through old Manila

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Nov 24 08:13 AM

My first job was in Binondo. Clerk/messenger with the Rapid Customs Brokerage Company, at the corner of Dasmariñas and Rosario streets. That was in 1953-1954 when the minimum wage was 4 pesos a day.  Never did my monthly income reach a theoretical Ph 120 pesos a month.  Read more »

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Buy Nothing

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Nov 19 08:57 AM

Here's how you can navigate through the flurry of online sale events this holiday season without ruining your finances. Read more »

OPINION: Notes on the US elections and its Fil-Am participation

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Nov 17 10:34 AM

None of the Fil-Am candidates for the US Congress made it. Falling short and failing were Gina Ortiz Jones, Jennifer Zimmerman and Cristina Osmeña. Read more »

OPINION: Why this is best time for China to have joint exploration with PH

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Nov 16 04:02 PM

It is important for China to have a foothold in Reed Bank again, and they know that the best time to do it is while Duterte is president. Read more »

OPINION: Dear OFWs, your balikbayan boxes are now at risk of being delayed, torn open, 'thrown into the sea'

Raissa Robles
Posted at Nov 12 12:18 PM

According to former Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, an entire shipload of containers was issued an “alert order” just before Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña was removed. Congressman Biazon estimated that this would number around 492 containers that would now have to be opened one by one. Read more »

Can You Survive Getting Fired?

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Nov 12 08:13 AM

Some economists argue that bad news predictably follow wage increases, that is, with the cost of doing business rising, expect some jobs to disappear. Read more »

OPINION: Charter change vs. legislative reform

Atty. Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Nov 07 08:25 PM

Current political leaders must rethink plans of “fast-tracking” charter change. Imposing their will on the people will only elicit strong resistance and can lead to chaos and violence.  Read more »

Taking the cue from Steve Jobs, Bill Gates on digital addiction

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Nov 05 09:01 AM

There is a growing Silicon Valley buzz and it does not have anything to do with a new gadget, App, or any software or hardware. It seems more and more leaders sitting in the recognized technology capital of the world are starting to realize that analog is the way to go, at least when it comes to raising their kids. Read more »

OPINION: China announces operation of weather station in Spratlys prior to Xi’s Manila visit

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Nov 05 12:49 AM

As Manila prepares for the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping two weeks from now, Beijing steps up its control of the Spratly islands in the South China Sea. Read more »

OPINION: Cemetequette

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Oct 30 03:54 PM

As we troop to the cemeteries to observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, let’s follow "Pinoy Cemetery Etiquette."  Read more »