1 of 3 IT’S ALL about lightness for Uniqlo’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection. The Uniqlo U line features signature neutral tones and classic looks, with a focus on black and white. The company is also taking into consideration the new work-from-home setups with what it calls “transitional wear.” “In fashion, effortless style is now mainstream because […]
TURNITIN Philippines is partnering with local universities to upskill staff in using its technologies in 2021. The online plagiarism detection and educational feedback company set up its first Philippine office last March after operating in the country with a reselling partner for about seven years. Turnitin Southeast Asia Regional Manager Jack Brazel said in an […]
ACCORDING to the World Health Organization (WHO), some 1.35 million people lose their lives in traffic accidents every year. Additionally, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults ranging from five to 29 years of age. Volvo said in a release that the disturbing statistic fuels its “passion for […]
NEW YORK — Fashionistas will be turning to their screens to see the latest designer trends this fashion week as the traditional autumn/winter catwalk calendar kicks off virtually in New York on Sunday. With coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions in place, the usual celebrity-packed front rows, snapping street photographers and exclusive parties are gone, replaced […]
WARSAW – A strain of the coronavirus discovered in mink on a farm in northern Poland can be transmitted to humans and vice versa, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday. COVID-19 was found in mink in Kartuzy county late last month, in what agriculture officials said was the first such case in Poland, raising fears […]
NEW YORK – MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe rose for a 10th straight session on Friday and hit another record high as investors anticipated new fiscal aid from Washington to help the U.S. economy recover, while benchmark U.S. Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since March. On Wall Street, all three major […]
Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup sustained mass protests for an eighth straight day on Saturday as continuing arrests of junta critics added to anger over the detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Thousands assembled in the business hub, Yangon, while protesters took to the streets of the capital Naypyitaw, the second city Mandalay […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued new guidance for U.S. schools to reopen, recommending universal mask-wearing and physical distancing as key COVID-19 mitigation strategies to get children back in the classroom quickly. The guidelines, which also emphasize the need for facility-cleaning, personal hygiene and contact tracing, are intended to give […]
As part of its commitment to be the Tulay ng PaMLyang Pilipino, M Lhuillier continues to innovate and introduce new financial services to make life easier for every Filipino. With ML KwartaPadala, you can do more than just send and receive money to your loved ones anywhere in the Philippines. Now, you can also send […]
Inflation is expected to remain elevated in the next few months, the central bank said. Headline inflation hit a two-year high of 4.2% in January, as meat and vegetable prices spiked due to supply shortages. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS THE CENTRAL BANK on Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low to support […]
Net inflows of foreign direct investments continued to decline in November, as uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic continued. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS FOREIGN DIRECT investment (FDI) net inflows to the Philippines continued to drop in November, albeit at a slower pace, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Preliminary data from the BSP showed FDI […]
The Mindanao Development Authority is hoping to get a P1.35-trillion allocation in the 2022 national budget. — COURTESY OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS By Marifi S. Jara, Mindanao Bureau Chief THE MINDANAO Development Authority (MinDA) will push for a P1.35-trillion allocation in the 2022 national budget, representing 27% of the proposed P5-trillion spending […]
Car sales slipped by 1.4% in January, industry data showed. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS THE AUTO INDUSTRY is showing hints of recovery, as car sales in January dipped by 1.4% year on year, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) reported on Thursday. The joint report […]
NEW DELHI – India has won plaudits for gifting and selling COVID-19 vaccines around the world, but it will have to crank up the pace of immunisations at home to meet its targets. Having reported the world’s second-highest number of COVID-19 cases after the United States, India wants to innoculate 300 million people – a […]
The FIBA Asia Cup qualifying matches scheduled to begin next week in Doha, Qatar, are not pushing through after world basketball governing body FIBA was forced to cancel the proceedings because of rising cases of the coronavirus there. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) confirmed on Friday early reports in the day that FIBA assessed […]
Honda Cars Philippines to give away brand new Brio and other exciting prizes Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, will be giving away exciting raffle prizes for Honda car owners who will update their contact information by March 18, 2021. As part of its efforts to stay connected with its customers, the company encourages […]
Prudential Guarantee is offering Acci-Shield+, a program that provides insurance coverage to clients who may contract dengue—cases of this disease can now be all year round. The coverage fee for one year costs only P300. For this amount, Acci-Shield+, part of Prudential Guarantee’s Personal Accident Plan, issues one-time cash assistance of P20,000 to a client […]
By this Valentine’s Day, it’s been almost a year since some Filipinos have seen and spent time with their loved ones. People have been staying at home as much as possible and have avoided congregating in big groups to help flatten the curve. Due to the pandemic, everyone has missed out on many opportunities to […]
NEW YORK — Rock music legend Bruce Springsteen was arrested nearly three months ago at a national park in New Jersey on charges that included reckless driving and driving while intoxicated, a park spokeswoman said on Wednesday. “The Boss,” whose career of more than 50 years has often highlighted his home state of New Jersey […]
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) released the following statement last month in reaction to the House of Representatives’ renewed push for Charter change (Cha-cha): “We agree that the economic provisions of the Constitution must be amended to make the country a more attractive investment destination. Having said that, we are strongly opposed […]