MANILA, Philippines – Now that we have finally enacted the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining (under Republic Act No. 12253), I want to explain why I fought so hard for one particular element of this law: transparency. As governor of Albay, I stood firmly against irresponsible mining. I was a supporter of Alyansa
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual…
Feyenoord defender Jordy Bos is emerging as one of the Socceroos’ standout players in Europe, starring for his boyhood club under Robin van Persie.
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MANILA, Philippines – Debt or “utang” is not just a financial tool anymore. It is the lifeline that keeps many Filipino families afloat. With consumer spending making up about 70 percent of the economy, every peso that is spent keeps the economy moving. When households keep buying, businesses do well but when they cut back,
Zines short for magazines are small, handmade booklets that allow individuals to express themselves freely without going through traditional publishers. Unlike commercial magazines, zines are self-funded and created entirely by individuals. Across Japan, zine fairs are drawing large crowds and fueling a quiet but powerful publishing trend.
Goldknopfs remarks come amid controversy in the country over the issue of haredi conscription, as the IDF continues to report severe manpower shortages while Israel enters its second year of war.
(Last of two parts) Dynasties don’t endure because they are richer, luckier or more charismatic. They endure because they run on a different operating system. On Sunday, the family shares a meal. On Monday, the same people sit across a board table with roles, rights and rules that are crystal clear. When pressure spikes—succession, acquisitions,
Why, though, is cash usage shrinking so fast? Whatever the reason, it is under the kibosh. It made up just 9 per cent of payments last year.
MANILA, Philippines–Ramon Fernandez, Atoy Co and Vergel Meneses led a collection of former personalities who graced the opening of the PBA’s 50th anniversary season on Sunday. The PBA said about 40 to 50 ex-players, coaches and officials attended a busy day that started with the Leo Awards at Novotel Manila followed by the opening ceremonies