MANILA, Philippines – A Commission on Appointments (CA) panel has again suspended the confirmation of Raphael Lotilla as Energy Secretary as he has yet to answer more policy questions to be raised by SAGIP Rep. Rodante Marcoleta.

WASHINGTON  -U.S. senators have scaled back a proposal that placed new curbs on the use of Chinese-made chips by the U.S. government and its contractors, according to a recent draft seen by Reuters, amid pushback from trade groups like the U.S. Chamber of…

Elon Musk and Neuralink are under federal investigation for alleged animal welfare violations following complaints from internal staff.

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MANILA, Philippines—For the last two years, tight health restrictions ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered how Filipinos celebrated Christmas.

TOKYO  – Japan’s foreign reserves rose in November for the first time in four months, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday, as the dollar’s fall versus the euro and other currencies helped to boost valuation gains in the country’s foreign assets.

SINGAPORE  – The dollar crept higher on Wednesday as top executives from the biggest U.S. banks warned of an impending recession, which dampened risk appetite and kept the greenback supported.

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, adding to the legal woes facing the former U.S. president as he campaigns for the office again in 2024.

MANILA, Philippines — Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the shear line are expected in Northern Luzon on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (Pagasa).

The number of unemployed people in the Philippines decreased to 2.24 million in October from 3.5 million a year ago, with 1.26 million escaping joblessness this year amid record high inflation.

Apple released the AirTag as a way for its customers to find their precious belongings easily. However, it may have gone too far for two women. 

MUMBAI  – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely seen raising its key lending rate by 35 basis points on Wednesday as inflation continues to stay above its tolerance band but markets will be looking to its outlook on growth and prices for direction.

CAMP MELCHOR DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela — Army soldiers found a gun and assorted ammunition allegedly owned by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels after a morning skirmish on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Kabugao, Apayao, the military said Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — A small phreatomagmatic burst was recorded in Taal Volcano in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Wednesday.

LUSAIL, Qatar—Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos rose to the occasion on his first World Cup start to net a hat-trick in a 6-1 demolition of Switzerland on Tuesday, sending his side through to the quarter-finals for the first time in 16 years and setting up a clash…

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Tuesday said that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for a law intended to develop the local creatives industry has already been signed, paving the way for the full implementation of the measure.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team for Tuesday’s 6-1 triumph over Switzerland in the World Cup last 16 had been “strategic and nothing more.”

Los Angeles Lakers star forward Anthony Davis exited Tuesday’s game against the host Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter due to flu-like symptoms.

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren underwent surgery Tuesday to remove hardware implanted in his right foot.

The Boston Celtics are not sure if they will have to deal with All-Star point guard Chris Paul when they visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night in a battle of NBA heavyweights.