10 more BIFF members in Maguindanao surrender

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Ten more members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters pledged allegiance to the government Friday. The 10 BIFF members turned in assorted firearms before they renounced their membership with the group in the …

Tension in troubled Cotabato town worsening

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Officials on Saturday took turns appealing for public cooperation in putting a stop to the unending killings in the troubled Pikit town in Cotabato province. More than 30 people have been killed in one gun attack after anot…

A worldwide phenomenon

The latest Pulse Asia survey grades the 100-day-old administration of President Ferdinand “BBM” Marcos with a -11 percent net approval rating when it comes to controlling inflation. Inflation is a worldwide phenomenon. It’s been brought about mostly be…

Kareem calls out Kyrie

THE GAME OF MY LIFE – Bill Velasco – The Philippine Star October 8, 2022 | 12:00am “Kyrie Irving would be dismissed as a comical buffoon if it weren’t for his influence over young people who look up to athletes. When I look at some of the athletes who …

Eala enters quarters

John Bryan Ulanday – The Philippine Star October 8, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Unstoppable Alex Eala carved out a 7-6 (6), 6-2 win over Canada’s Katherine Sebov to enter the quarterfinals of the elite W80 Rancho Santa Fe yesterday in Californ…

Security Bank taps Amazon unit for digital shift

Lawrence Agcaoili – The Philippine Star October 7, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Security Bank Corp. has tapped a unit of Amazon to ramp up its digital transformation and innovation mandate to provide differentiated products, services, and exper…

Philippines obtains seat in UN telco council

Elijah Felice Rosales – The Philippine Star October 7, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has obtained a council seat in the United Nations’ telecommunications division, vowing to push the national agenda in line with the internationa…