Asia-Pacific Markets Reportedly Slip As Oil Prices Continue To Increase

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Asia-Pacific markets reportedly slipped as oil prices continued to increase from Wednesday jump. OIL PRICES — Asia-Pacific markets reportedly slipped on Thursday, as oil prices jumped around 5 percent on Wednesday. Shares of Tencent dropped 3.7 percent in Hong Kong after the company on Wednesday posted its slowest revenue growth on record. According to Tencent, … Read more

Son of Congressman Teves Resigns As Negros Oriental Board Member

Kurt Matthew Teves

The son of Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. resigned as Negros Oriental board member. KURT MATTHEW TEVES — The son of House Deputy Speaker and Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. resigned as a board member of Negros Oriental. This, as he apologized for beating up a security guard at BF Homes in Parañaque City. In … Read more

BSP Advises Public To Exchange Or Deposit “Unfit” Coins

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The BSP advised the public to exchange or deposit “unfit” coins. BSP — As part of the central bank’s campaign to promote and improve its use and circulation, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas advised the public to deposit or exchange “unfit” coins. On Wednesday, BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said that proper handling of coins … Read more

DICT: No National Security Issue Seen In 100% Foreign Ownership Of Telecommunications Companies

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The DICT said that there’s no national security issue seen in 100% foreign ownership of telecommunications companies. DICT — The Department of Information and Communications Technology said that they didn’t see any national security issue with the passing of the law granting 100% foreign ownership of public services such as telecommunications. On Wednesday, DICT Acting … Read more

Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero Are Engaged

Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero

Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero are engaged. Celebrity couple Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero are now ready to get married after being together for 18 years. Troy announced the news on Tuesday by sharing photos from his proposal with his partner wearing an engagement ring. “Together 18 years, engaged [for eight] hours… Here’s to forever … Read more

Davao City Declares Walden Bello “Persona Non Grata”

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Davao City declared Walden Bello “persona non grata”. On Tuesday, Davao City declared vice-presidential candidate Walden Bello “persona non grata” after he claimed that the city is the “drug center of the South”. Signed by City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, the proposed resolution said that Walden’s “malicious tirades” discredit the efforts and commitment of the city … Read more