UNSPLASH A U.S. judge on Tuesday denied Apple Inc’s efforts to pause orders handed down after an antitrust case brought by “Fortnite” creator Epic Games. The iPhone maker immediately said it would appeal the denial, aiming to stave off potentially significant changes to its lucrative App Store before a Dec. 9 deadline to implement the […]Read More

PAMPANGA – With travel demand expected to grow as countries rush to reopen to international visitors, an aviation school in the Philippines is stepping up its training to try to head off problems from a global pilot shortage. Travel restrictions imposed to fight COVID-19 have caused major disruption to the aviation sector, with aircraft grounded […]Read More

WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON – Pacific Rim trade and foreign ministers on Tuesday pledged to sustain the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic while pursuing talks to curb subsidies for fisheries and agriculture at a forthcoming World Trade Organization meeting. The ministers from the 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries said in a communique issued after a virtual […]Read More

E-commerce giants are increasing audience engagement during mega-sales like 11.11 by bringing in big names from the entertainment world to “bedazzle” their events, according to media intelligence firm Meltwater. “Shoppertainment” or partnering with K-pop stars like Mamamoo, BTS, Twice, and Treasure has been an effective strategy, resulting in nearly 1 in every 5 online conversations […]Read More

Game, play, watch, and do everything seamlessly with the vivo Y33s Life is a constant series of experiences and it’s now easier to capture moments before they turn into memories with the wonders of mobile photography, case in point, the newest entrant to the vivo Y-series, the Y33s. Focus on the momentWith its powerful photography […]Read More

As the challenging year of 2020 came to a close, 2021 ushered in the feeling of hope and recovery. Last year, IGNITE PH went online for the first time and focused on shaping the future of Innovation as the theme. This year, the largest international innovation conference in the Philippines is back again online this […]Read More

Metamorphosis Group with the support of Sustainable PH and the Society of Sustainability Practitioners is hosting the Philippines’ first ever Virtual Sustainability Career Fair called the Virtual Career Academy (VCA) Summit 2022! The VCA Summit is a 5-day annual event meant to invite employers and job seekers to come together and share mutually-beneficial opportunities in […]Read More

The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.1% in the third quarter despite lockdown restrictions. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Jenina P. Ibanez, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINE economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, putting it on track to meet the upper end of the government’s full-year growth target and return […]Read More

Maintenance personnel sanitizes the ticket booth at the Eastwood Mall cinemas in Quezon City, Nov. 9. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter JUSTIN P. RIOS, 20, is excited about going to a movie after being limited to watching streams on Netflix for the past 19 months to cope with boredom […]Read More

Department of Agriculture handout By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) is hoping to see modest growth in the agriculture sector in the remaining months of the year, after the 2.6% contraction seen in the third quarter. Agriculture Undersecretary Fermin D. Adriano said at a virtual briefing on Tuesday that the […]Read More