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Labor dept urged to probe Honda PH factory closure

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 12:17 PM

The closure of the Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) factory next month in Laguna will affect not only its nearly 400 employees but also many others from companies that supply it with parts and materials, a labor group said Saturday as it urged the Department of Labor and Employment to look into the shutdown. Read more »

Honda PH to shut down automobile factory in Laguna in March

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 23 12:47 AM

Honda's car factory in Santa Rosa city, "which produces passenger cars, BR-V, City," will halt its operations, the manufacturer said in a statement. Read more »

Bello: PH close to signing OFW deal with Russia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 06:22 PM

According to the labor secretary, both countries are keen on signing a bilateral labor agreement amid rising demand for Filipino workers in Russia. Read more »

Panelo: PH immigration chief not yet off the hook

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 01:11 AM

Philippine justice secretary Menardo Guevarra believes immigration officials are conniving with international syndicates to facilitate the illegal entry of Chinese nationals into the Philippines. Read more »

Despite troubles at Ballet Philippines, Alice Reyes is pushing through with her 50th anniv show

Bam Abellon
Updated as of Feb 21 10:20 PM

But tomorrow, the fights resume. Read more »

LOOK: This ‘kaning tutong’ artwork costs P90,000

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 04:34 PM

What is usually found at the bottom of a cooking pot is showcased as an artwork in this year’s Art Fair Philippines.  Read more »

IN PHOTOS: Scenes from Art Fair Philippines 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 11:46 AM

Art Fair Philippines, one of the most well-attended shows for art collectors and enthusiasts, is now on its eighth year.  Read more »

Two years after the fire, these UP shopping center tenants have rebuilt in limbo

Mitzi Duque Ruiz
Posted at Feb 20 06:57 PM

When the UP shopping center went up in flames, its tenants were scattered. Some were fortunate to get spaces at different in-campus buildings while others 'floated around' and settled where they could. Read more »

PH drug war docu ‘Aswang’ to premiere in documentary festival

Francis Toral, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 06:25 PM

Fresh from its successful premiere in Amsterdam, "Aswang", a documentary on the government’s war on drugs will be screened for the first time in the Philippines at the “Daang Dokyu” festival next month. Read more »

Clergy told to sprinkle dry ashes instead of marking foreheads on Ash Wednesday

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 03:44 PM

The CBCP on Thursday told clergymen to sprinkle dry ashes on the head instead of applying wet ashes on a person's forehead on Ash Wednesday in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  Read more »

DOH: Coronavirus scare helping people become more health-conscious

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 11:39 PM

MANILA — While the spread of COVID-19 in China has resulted in panic-buying and discrimination, health officials believe that it has also positively affected attitude of Filipinos towards health. Read more »

Philippine British Business Council set to hold trade mission to PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 06:13 PM

The Philippine British Business Council is set to hold a trade mission to the Philippines.    Read more »

The artist Jellyfish Kisses has created a panic room for our times

Devi de Veyra
Updated as of Feb 20 04:59 PM

Anton Belardo AKA Jellyfish Kisses has always sought the refuge of a safe space ever since his father passed away at age 11.   Read more »

IBP: Sub judice rule sakop lang ang mga opinyon, pahayag na makasisira sa SC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 03:42 PM

Hindi umano sakop ng sub judice rule ang lahat ng komento hinggil sa inihaing quo warranto petition laban sa ABS-CBN, ayon sa Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Read more »

Why Michele Gumabao decided to join a pageant again

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 09:18 PM

Michele Gumabao is back on the pageant scene as one of the candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2020.  Read more »

WATCH: Scenes from Miss Universe Philippines 2020 screening

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 11:41 AM

Days after revealing its first batch of candidates, Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) gave an inside look at its screening process.  Read more »

Pangilinan's Metro Pacific partners with Dusit for tourism foray

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 09:15 AM

The conglomerate led by tycoon Manuel Pangilinan said its unit, Metro Vantage Properties Inc, will design, develop and market 2 hotels in 3 condominiums in Batangas. Dusit Thani Philippines will oversee the hospitality and tourism side of the business, it said. Read more »

UP in 70th place for top universities in countries with emerging economies

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 03:54 AM

The University of the Philippines has emerged as the Philippines' most notable university in a list of emerging economies in 2020. Read more »

QC gov’t orders halt to MRT-7 construction above Quezon Memorial Circle

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 05:18 AM

The Quezon City government has suspended on Tuesday the ongoing construction of a MRT-7 station above the Quezon Memorial Circle after environmentalists and historians pointed out that “it would affect the landmark's identity as a national heritage park.” Read more »

Cable operators oppose ABS-CBN franchise renewal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 08:21 PM

The head of a group of cable television operators in the country said on Tuesday they would oppose the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp.  Read more »