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2 Filipino workers discharged from hospital after Singapore car crash
(UPDATED) 'Our deepest sympathies go out to all the families of the 6 affected helpers, and to Ms Abigail Leste and Ms Arlyn Nucos who died from the impact of the accident,' says Low Yen Ling, Mayor of the South West District
Journalists investigating Russia targeted by cyberattacks – ProtonMail
The phishing attack, which sought to dupe users into sharing their ProtonMail passwords, is aimed at journalists from the website Bellingcat, which helped identify the agents who poisoned former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in Britain
Vo Thi Hoang Yen: Opening doors for Vietnam's PWDs
2018 Ramon Magsaysay awardee Vo Thi Hoang Yen, a survivor of childhood polio, wants employers to see what persons with disabilities can do if given the opportunity
'Change the world by being better persons' – Magsaysay Awardee Vo Thi Hoang Yen
Vo Thi Hoang Yen provides jobs and skills training for persons with disabilities in Vietnam
Robredo: Courage and empathy, not dictatorship, improves lives
'Quiet courage and empathy, and leaders that put in the hard work of actually transforming the lives of people, are rarities in these times, when dictatorship is claimed by some to be better' says Vice President Leni Robredo during the 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Awards ceremony
PH's Howard Dee, 5 others named 2018 Ramon Magsaysay awardees
Other awardees of Asia's equivalent of the Nobel Prize are Youk Chang of Cambodia, Maria de Lourdes Martins Cruz of East Timor, Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk of India, and Vo Thi Hoang Yen of Vietnam
Manila Times columnist falls for fake news
(UPDATED) Manila Times columnist Yen Makabenta's opinion piece used a quote from a fake news website, and it goes viral among pro-government supporters. The US embassy, however, denies Ambassador Nikki Haley made the remarks before the UN.
'Northern Lights: A Journey to Love' review: Nothing extraordinary
What is most unfortunate about Northern Lights is that the film actually tries to define romantic relationships in a way that is not entirely escapist The milieu has actual promise
5 things to know about 'Northern Lights: A Journey To Love'
Piolo Pascual is back on the big screen with a new leading lady
Bank of Japan delays inflation goal in blow to 'Abenomics'
The bank now expects to hit 2 inflation by March 2019 – 4 years later than its original target
Japan big manufacturers' confidence at multi-year low
Sentiment among big manufacturers drops to its lowest levels since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kicked off Abenomics in 2013
Weak Japanese growth puts pressure on Abe
Economists are increasingly writing off Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe s more than 3 year attempt to cement a lasting recovery
Japan's economic growth fizzles out in second quarter
UPDATED Weak exports and a fall in business spending hurt activity from April to June aggravating concerns
WATCH: Donnie Yen, Darth Vader, and more shine in new 'Rogue One' trailer
Darth Vader is back Donnie Yen as the blind monk Chirrut Imwe and more scenes from the upcoming Star Wars standalone film
Toyota dented by yen rally, North American sales drop
The world s biggest automaker also cuts its full year profit and sales forecasts for 2016
Japan approves huge stimulus for sluggish economy
The 273 billion package which includes tens of billions of dollars for infrastructure spending is expected to be approved by parliament in September
Nissan profit skids on yen rally
The Japanese automaker s net profit for the second quarter of 2016 drops nearly 11
Japan PM unveils $266B stimulus plan to boost economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives few details about the plan except to say about half would be fiscal measures
MH370 widow, sons sue Malaysia Airlines in Australia
The family files a case under the 1999 Montreal Convention which establishes airline liability for accidents
Asian markets extend rout as oil sinks below $28
3rd UPDATE The last time Brent closed below 28 was in November 2003
Lower remittances seen in Q3
Barclays ING Bank say the weakness of regional currencies against the US dollar have been holding some overseas Filipinos from sending more money back home
PH external debt falls first half of 2015
The central bank chief traces the decline to negative foreign exchange revaluation adjustments amounting to 2 6 billion as the US economy continues to gradually recover
PH peso 2nd least volatile Asian currency so far in 2015
The peso has moved within acceptable range despite the Greek bailout and China’s stock market collapse
Asian markets slip on Greece vote, Shanghai volatile again
‘The euro was created based on this great dream of a unified Europe and if they withdraw from the euro then the whole system is going to come into question ’ analyst says
April OFW remittances rise to $2.2B
Total remittances from January April 2015 period reach 8 6B but a slight decline is still expected for the rest of the year
Exports to slow as peso appreciates against euro and yen
The country’s strong growth story is mainly responsible for the stronger peso says Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo
Dollar gains on euro after strong US data
The US dollar also advances modestly against the Swiss franc and the British pound while retreating a bit against the yen after Christmas
Dollar gives up US GDP data gains in Asia
The dollar will continue to lack the momentum to test its upside says Mizuho Securities FX strategist Kenji Yoshii
Taiwan defense minister visits disputed Spratlys
Spratlys a chain of islands is also claimed in whole or in part by China Vietnam Malaysia the Philippines and Brunei
Asian shares mixed, dollar breaks 110 yen mark
The dollar climbed to 110 09 yen – its highest since August 2008 – as investors bet on an early rate hike by the US Federal Reserve as the economy picks up pace
Asia shares climb after US jobs report
Investors will now turn their focus on the release next week of key Chinese data including trade and inflation
US dollar at 5-year low vs pound; rises vs yen, euro
Fresh records in the US equity market lifted the dollar against the euro and the yen but it fell to a new 5 year low versus the British pound
Asian shares mixed as tough year draws to a close
Asian markets were mixed on monday and traders are broadly upbeat as 2013 ends and 2014 begins
3 Japanese nabbed at NAIA for carrying P46-M cash
Airport customs officials charge the suspects for violating central bank rules
Dollar slips, yen climbs amid Syrian conflict
The US dollar is down vs yen amid Syria jitters
US dollar gains ahead other currencies
The dollar Monday advanced against other major currencies ahead of a busy week of US economic data that could speed a shift towards more restrictive US monetary policy
US warns China, Japan, SKorea on currencies
US says China s currency remains significantly undervalued and warns Japan and South Korea against weakening their currencies to gain a trade advantage
Yen plunges after conservative win in Japan elections
The yen plunges in Asian currency markets on December 17 after Japan s conservative opposition swept to victory in national polls with promises from its leader to press for more central bank easing
Asian markets mixed, Tokyo up on election result
Investors are expecting more central bank easing by Japan s incoming government
Euro soars after pro-bailout parties win Greek elections
The vote in favor of parties that backed a European Union International Monetary Fund bailout for Athens came amid a wave of anti austerity sentiment
China and Japan begin direct currency trading
This marks another significant stage on China s journey to foster the yuan s use internationally in line with its growing economic clout
Japan warns France to stick to fiscal reform plans
Japan says election results in France and Greece may have destabilizing effects on markets
