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Gulf states demand Netflix pull content deemed offensive
DIMA SOLOMIN/ UNSPLASH DUBAI — Gulf Arab states have demanded that US streaming giant Netflix remove content deemed offensive to “Islamic and societal values” in the region, Saudi Arabia’s media regulator said on Tuesday. It did not specify the content,…
How much did each commodity group contribute to August inflation?
INFLATION eased to a two-month low of 6.3% in August, as the rise in food and transport costs slowed, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday.…
Central bank’s rediscount facility untapped in August
REUTERS LENDERS left the rediscount facility of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) untapped again in August as there was enough liquidity in the financial system. In a statement on Monday, the BSP said its peso rediscount window was untouched…
Villar-led ALLTV ties up with CNN Philippines
VILLAR-LED Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) channel ALLTV has signed a content license partnership deal with CNN Philippines. “Through CNN Philippines, we can provide our viewers with in-depth local news coverage, and a global perspective on key issues, and stories…
Filipinos aware of cyberthreats but don’t protect themselves
By Norman P. Aquino, Special Reports Editor PHUKET, THAILAND — Filipinos are largely aware of cybersecurity threats while paying for stuff online, but rarely protect themselves by installing anti-virus software on their phones, according to Kaspersky. Most Filipinos or 97%…
Justin Bieber suspends tour dates to prioritize health
JUSTINBIEBERMUSIC.COM/ CRED MIKE ROSENTHAL POP SINGER Justin Bieber said Tuesday he would take a break from his rescheduled Justice World Tour due to mental and physical health issues. The musician posted the announcement on Instagram, saying that performing six live…
Yields on BSP’s term deposits rise on rate hike expectations
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ term deposits continued to rise on Wednesday amid rate hike bets. — BW FILE PHOTO TERM DEPOSIT yields climbed on Wednesday as the peso’s continued depreciation could prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
First Gen unit’s LNG project in Batangas seen operational next year
LOPEZ-LED energy company First Gen Corp. said its unit’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Batangas is expected to be completed by the first quarter of next year. First Gen’s subsidiary FGEN LNG Corp. intends to complete the project by the first quarter, the listed company told the stock…
Dining In/Out (09/08/22)
1 of 8 Crystal Dragon highlights Mid-Autumn Festival menu THE CITY of Dreams Manila ushers in the Mid-Autumn Festival on Sept. 10 with an auspicious a la carte menu at Crystal Dragon, the integrated resort’s award-winning restaurant known for its…