Saudi Arabia to build first nuclear research reactor:
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday laid the foundation stone for the kingdom's first nuclear research reactor, state media said, as the kingdom seeks to diversify its energy mix. Current trending headlines in business, money, banking, financ…
MORE: Midterms a referendum on Trump's leadership: Staff reporter and AFP
ONE day before the midterm elections, polls indicate Donald Trump’s republican stranglehold on Congress is in for a major shake up, as the president responds to bleak results with fear and loathing.
Iran's President says the Islamic republic "will proudly bypass sanctions" by the United States: AP, AFP
THE Trump administration’s tough new sanctions on Iran have taken effect, but eight major importers of Iranian oil are being spared from immediate penalties.
City to cut market entrance fee:
SO THAT vendors will not increase their prices, the Cebu City Government will lower entrance fees by up to 50 percent in all City-owned public...
OFW e-card marks the digital transformation of OWWA:
TODAY is the formal launch of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) OFW e-card for membership and benefits. This is in line with the mandate of the agency under Republic Act 10801 (or the OWWA Act) to issue e-cards to its members as proof of memb…
Daunting setback: Nida Ramos-Oribiana
5 years after Philippines' strongest typhoon, scores still in harm's way: unlisted
Diofel Llamado fled for his life when Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated the Philippines in 2013, yet today he is back living in the same coastal area – even if it puts him in the crosshairs of a future killer storm.
Metro Manila workers get P25 minimum wage hike: Mayen Jaymalin
While minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will enjoy higher pay and a more substantial 13th month pay, labor groups are unhappy with the new hike, which is way below their demand of an increase of P334 a day.
Duterte appoints Karlo Nograles as Cabinet Secretary: Alexis Romero, Edith Regalado
President Duterte swore in yesterday former Davao City first district Rep. Karlo Nograles as Cabinet Secretary, replacing Leoncio Evasco, who has resigned to run for governor of Bohol next year.
Phoenix gas station shut down: Robertzon Ramirez
The Makati City government yesterday closed down a gas station at the corner of Evangelista and Estrella streets for operating without a business permit, a few days after it reported a gas leak.
Baguio City's historic Pines Theater gutted by massive blaze: M G Martin
A massive fire has gutted the historic Pines Theater in Baguio, prompting officials to cut off power and divert traffic. s
Andray Blatche just 'waiting' Gilas callup:
The 6-foot-11 center could form a formidable frontcourt with PBA giants Greg Slaughter and June Mar Fajardo if Yeng Guiao chooses to acquire his services
Duterte inaugurates Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange: Ryan Macasero
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday inaugurated the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, a flagship project under the "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure program
But Malacañang says it still needs to 'validate' news reports quoting Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang about Beijing-controlled weather stations in the Spratlys
Good day steemit community. Current news is one of the important information staple of our time. I've curated some headlines of the Philippines,to simplify the life of fellow steemian who wants to have a glimpse of the current events in the country. We can now have an overview of what's happening around us.