“Despite not having any graves to offer candles and flowers, nor any idea about their whereabouts, we commemorate the memories and bravery of our friends and family members who were forcibly taken from us.” Thus, on the observance of All Souls Day on N…
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FIRST PERSON – Alex Magno – The Philippine Star November 5, 2022 | 12:00am The bad news is inflation could run even higher in the next few months. October’s 7.7 percent inflation rate is not unexpected. It is in line with inflationary trends worldwide….
EDITORIAL – Promoting children’s mental health
The Philippine Star November 5, 2022 | 12:00am Although the targeted 100 percent face-to-face classes could not be achieved last Wednesday, child welfare advocates welcomed the resumption of in-person classes in most schools nationwide. Apart from the …
Ochoa, Custodio strike gold
Joey Villar – The Philippine Star November 5, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Currently enjoying a glorious sporting era, the Philippines just proved that it’s not yet done producing world champions. Thanks to Maggie Ochoa and Kimberly Anne Custod…
Surprise export growth lifts foreign trade in September
Philstar.com November 4, 2022 | 12:10pm MANILA, Philippines — Foreign trade climbed up in September as exports picked up amid a growing import bill, resulting in a smaller trade deficit. The Philippines’ external trade grew 11.3% year-on-year to $19.14…
Danish Olympian Mark Madsen looking to make a statement in UFC Fight Night
Rick Olivares – Philstar.com November 4, 2022 | 10:05am MANILA, Philippines – A three-time Olympian and a 2016 Rio Games silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, Mark Madsen has made the successful transition to mixed martial arts. For the 38-year-old…
UnionDigital Bank lends $70 million in just 4 months
Lawrence Agcaoili – The Philippine Star November 3, 2022 | 12:00am SINGAPORE – The digital banking subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines grew its loan book to $70 million and attracted $50 million in deposits in its first four months of operation…
Angat Lahat: msmes are leveling up with digital technology
I got to talk to a few of our micro, small and medium entrepreneurs during our recently concluded Digital Sign Up Now, and I was amazed at how the discussions immediately had them all excited about the potential of digital technology and social media i…
Groups push mangrove reforestation as coastal defense
MANILA, Philippines — Several groups are pushing for mangrove reforestation for coastal defense while urging government to stop land-use conversion, destructive mining and infrastructure projects to address flooding, especially during typhoons. In a st…
Army soldiers train with US troops in Hawaii
Michael Punongbayan – The Philippine Star November 3, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Select soldiers of the Philippine Army are in Hawaii for a month-long series of training exercises with United States military forces. Army spokesman Col. Xerxes…