Nokia outpaces Ericsson in first quarter as network market recovers

Finnish telecom networks equipment maker Nokia reported a slowing rate of sales decline on Thursday, saying the global networks market was showing signs of recovery, particularly in North America and India.

PH eyes more sea links with BIMP-EAGA neighbors

The Philippines is eyeing to open more sea links with its neighbors under the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) mainly for trade, tourism and investments, officials said.

Malaysia’s Najib flies in for ASEAN Summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrived in Manila Thursday afternoon, the second head of state to fly in for the 30th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

No quick relief in sight despite new MRT coaches from China

The 48 new MRT coaches that recently arrived from China, and which commuters had hoped would ease their daily woes, will not be used unless they have passed the safety test, Transportation (DoTr) Secretary Arturo Tugade said Thursday.

Lopez scrambles to change rules before CA verdict on her appointment, bans open pit...

Scrambling to put in place policy changes before her uncertain fate at the Commission on Appointments when Congress resumes session next week, DENR Secretary Gina Lopez issued another order that drew protests from business: she banned open pit mining, which the law allows, because she said it had caused many serious disasters in the past.

Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards First Youth Winner draws precious lessons from mistakes

For Kevin Pacatang, the first recipient of the Youth Microentrepreneur of the Year - which was added last year to the categories of the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) - a mistake is not a setback but an opportunity to learn.

WATCH: #BackToBAKuna is DOH’s new catchy vaccination campaign

In line with this year’s World Immunization Week (April 24-30) theme of “Vaccines Work”, the Department of Health (DOH) released a vaccination campaign featuring the ‘Bakuna Boys.’

F1 2017 | Formula One to ditch ‘halo’ protection device in favor of screen

Formula One is set to abandon plans for a 'halo' head protection system in favor of a transparent screen that could be introduced for 2018.

Ahead of DOJ opinion, Solgen declares Bucor-Tadeco deal ‘void’

The Joint Venture Agreement between the Bureau of Corrections and the Tagum Agricultural Development Corporation - for which Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez had filed a graft case against erstwhile friend Rep. Antonio Floirendo Jr. - is void, the government’s top lawyer said Thursday.

Improve sleep quality by going for the bed that feels right

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Israeli strike hits Iranian arms supply depot in Damascus – source

An Israeli strike on Thursday hit an arms supply hub operated by the Lebanese Hezbollah group near Damascus airport where regular supplies of weapons from Tehran are sent by commercial and military cargo planes, a regional intelligence source said.

PBA All-Star draw a good test for Gilas, says coach Chot Reyes

CAGAYAN DE ORO – Gilas Pilipinas may have failed to get a win in its 114-all draw with Team Mindanao in the first leg...

STYLE SMARTS | Human Nature, co-founder Anna Meloto Wilk win international awards

The homegrown brand is now in the same ranks as L’Oreal USA Garner, plus tips from Anna on how to switch to a greener and healthier lifestyle.

ASEAN FIESTA NIGHT | Duterte to host summit gala dinner

The best of Filipino hospitality and joy of living. Host country Philippines will fete the Heads of States of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their spouses on Saturday, April 29, to a night of best Filipino cuisine and entertainment at the ASEAN Summit Gala Dinner at the Grand Ballroom of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Mongolian media goes dark to protest press freedom threat

Blank screens and red text warning about threats to press freedom interrupted Mongolian television late on Wednesday to protest against legal changes media groups say could harshly punish journalists accused of defamation ahead of elections.