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H&M slumps into red as virus hits sales
At the height of the crisis in Europe in mid-April, about 80% of H&M's shops were shut, while net loss fell to about 5 billion kronor (477 million euros)

Self-described KKK leader charged for driving into U.S. protesters
'Harry H. Rogers, 36, is charged with assault and battery, attempted malicious wounding, and felony vandalism. Additional charges are being investigated,' says Henrico County's Commonwealth Attorney Shannon Taylor

NBA to launch televised H-O-R-S-E competition
Following the ongoing 2K tournament, the league now plans to launch a H-O-R-S-E competition, where players will compete in isolation

H&M had good start to 2020 before virus hit
H&M is reducing workers' hours in markets hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with 'tens of thousands of employees' to be affected

Outrage in Germany as Adidas, H&M stop rent payments
Adidas and H&M are among the retailers in Germany which are stopping rent payments on stores shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic

Virtual reality: game-changing revolution in esports
VR may be crucial to the future of esports, although it remains unclear how radical the revolution will be
H&M suspends Brazil leather purchases over Amazon fires
The retail giant responds to the fires destroying the world's largest rainforest

LOOK: Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' collection for H&M is out
Cop Ari's aesthetic with merch inspired by her latest album

Maria Ressa wins Stanford's Shorenstein Journalism Award
The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Center at Stanford University honors veteran journalists who 'contributed greater understanding of Asia through outstanding reporting on critical issues affecting the region'

Ethiopian clothes makers worst paid in the world – study
The study took place in the Hawassa Industrial Park, the flagship of Ethiopia's manufacturing drive and one of 5 hubs inaugurated by the government since 2014

China defends exit ban on human rights lawyer
The US State Department says it was 'disturbed' by the move and urges China to 'respect [Chen Jiangang]'s freedom of movement'

Maria Ressa wins surprise award at inaugural BOLD Awards
The BOLD Awards aims to shine a spotlight on bold and breakthrough projects in a number of fields, such as crowdsourcing, open innovation, and other technology-related sectors

IN PHOTOS: Nadine Lustre’s H&M swim collection is here
Which suit are you thinking of rocking this summer?

Nadine Lustre has a special swim collection for H&M
The collection hits stores March 14. Who's excited?

Rappler reporter is Fulbright's Hubert H. Humphrey fellow for 2019
Rappler multimedia reporter Camille Elemia and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' Marie Tanya Recalde bag the Hubert H. Humphrey fellowship for 2019-2020

Pope Francis accepts U.S. bishop's resignation over 'misconduct' with minor
The Vatican says an investigation by the Archbishop of Los Angeles has found suspicions about Salazar's behavior to be 'credible'

Ex-lawyer blames Trump 'dirty deeds' as he gets 3 years
Pleading for leniency in a packed Manhattan courtroom before US District Court Judge William H. Pauley III, Michael Cohen says he has been led astray by misplaced admiration for Donald Trump

Bishop apologizes for 'groping' Ariana Grande
Bishop Charles H. Ellis III apologizes following criticism over his actions during Aretha Franklin's funeral

H&J management says KaladKaren Davila incident ‘an unfortunate mistake’
The Makati bar is facing backlash after allegedly discriminating against the comedian and her friends

House to probe Makati bar for keeping out KaladKaren Davila
'The actions taken by the management of the establishment are unjustified which resulted in the public humiliation of Jervi Li and company,' says transgender lawmaker Geraldine Roman

Piala Dunia 2018: Hasil lengkap penyisihan grup H
Grup H dihuni Polandia, Senegal, Kolombia, dan Jepang

H&M PH apologizes after staff bars transgender woman from trying on swimsuit
Paulo Adrian Bataller, a transgender woman, was told men aren’t allowed to fit swimwear for women. Transgender women, however, are women and not men.

Germany foiled bio attack with Tunisian arrest – police
German police commandos on June 12 storm the Cologne apartment of the 29-year-old Tunisian migrant identified only as Sief Allah H. They discover 'toxic substances' that turn out to be ricin.

Report urges UN to 'recognize human right to healthy environment'
In their statement, the UN highlights the increasing threats posed by climate change and the increasing risks faced by environmental advocates
DFA silent on Chinese bombers in South China Sea
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon condemns 'this creeping invasion' while Senator Risa Hontiveros tells government 'to end their subservience to China'

Chinese bombers land on South China Sea island
'Nearly all of the Philippines falls within the radius of the bombers, including Manila and all 5 Philippine military bases earmarked for development under the US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement,' says the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative of the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Boracay: From pristine island to fragile paradise
Despite counting itself among the best islands of the world, Boracay has struggled to keep up with its fame. A look at its history shows warning signs at least a decade-old.

WWE: Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles retain world titles at WrestleMania 34
Undertaker and Daniel Bryan make successful comebacks, Ronda Rousey shines in her WWE in-ring debut, while Asuka's undefeated streak ends

Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Debunking myths on the origins of the Filipino
Were there really 3 distinct waves of migration? Who were the Filipinos' forefathers?

U.S. presidents lead tributes to 'America's pastor' Billy Graham
Donald Trump orders American flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other US public buildings and facilities on the day of Graham's interment

Billionaire Enrique Razon Jr now adopted PMA alumnus
(UPDATED) Enrique Razon Jr is made an adopted PMA alumnus for his donations to the school, most notably two military barracks worth P540 million

IN PHOTOS: Inside the Philippine Military Academy barracks
Take a look at how order is enforced down to the cadets' most personal needs, and how smiles from visitors can brighten the usually stern campus

Kat(h)awan: UP Diliman celebrates the Filipino body
UP Diliman holds a 3-month Festival of Culture and the Arts celebrating the Filipino body

Look for Less: The Heart Evangelista in Paris edition
Channel the actress’ effortlessly chic looks with these pieces

H&M removes 'black boy' ad after racism accusation
The company apologizes for the ad after being accused of racism online

IN PHOTOS: H&M's stylish, eco-friendly sport collection is out!
Out with the old and in with the new in 2018 – get discounts when you trade in your old activewear

7 quirky things you can get at H&M for under P500
From practical rain gear, to fun costumes for your dog, check out these affordable finds

[OPINION] RevGov will destroy democratic and economic gains
RevGov is not the cure for what ails our democracy

N. Korea FM raises threat of H-bomb test in Pacific
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho raises the possibility after Kim Jong-Un warned the US of the 'highest level of hard-line countermeasure in history'

Perfect pairs: 5 eyeshadow and lipstick combinations that work
With so many colors to choose from, where does one start?

This is what H&M lipstick looks like on different skin tones
We swatched 5 different colors of H&M Beauty's matte and cream lipsticks

The week in photos: September 2-8, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world

SNEAK PEEK: H&M Beauty is coming to the Philippines
Makeup skincare hair and body products – here s what you can get at H M Beauty

FAST FACTS: What makes a Filipino historical figure a national hero?
While there are no laws that officially proclaim a Filipino a national hero there are criteria that determine how a historical figure qualifies as a national hero

On #WalangPasok days, teachers not required to report to schools – DepEd
The Teachers Dignity Coalition reminds public school administrators teachers are not waterproof that their safety amid storms and floods should be considered

[WATCH] Erdem x H&M teaser by Baz Luhrmann
London based Erdem is the latest designer to create an exclusive collection for the retail brand

5 hal mengenai Prannoy, si "pembunuh raksasa" di Indonesia Open 2017
Kemajuan penampilan Prannoy tak lepas dari bimbingan Mulyo Handoyo mantan pelatih Taufik Hidayat

Over 2,000 Marawi students back in schools, says DepEd
Whatever their religion whatever their belief kung kanino man silang anak lahat po ng bata ay tatanggapin natin sa ating eskwelahan says Education Assistant Secretary G H Ambat

Trump dismisses 'fabricated' report of son-in-law's outreach to Russia
Trump: It is my opinion that many of the leaks coming out of the White House are fabricated lies made up by the FakeNews media

Trump eyes reform of H-1B visas for skilled workers
Trump will sign a decree ordering the Labor Justice and Homeland Security departments to propose reforms so that the H 1B program goes back to its roots
