PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE PHILIPPINES is likely to grow by 5% this year, boosted by the stronger-than-expected rebound in the third quarter, according to S&P Global Ratings. However, S&P warned that the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE IMPLEMENTATION of the Supreme Court ruling expanding the local governments' share in national taxes next year would lead to a "three percent lower economic growth," according to Department of Finance (DoF) estimates. The DoF in a

REUTERS By Jenina P. Ibanez, Senior Reporter THE PLAN to tax the super-rich would need further evaluation to identify wealth and appropriate tax levels after the Finance department suggested the plan could lead to capital flight, economists said. Cid L. Terosa, a senior

EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG US FEDERAL RESERVE Chair Jerome H. Powell, in his first public remarks on the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, said it poses risks to both sides of the central bank's mandate to achieve stable prices and maximum employment. "The recent rise

THE Metropolitan Museum of Manila at Bonifacio Global City AT THE beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila fully transitioned its exhibitions and workshops online. At the same time, the museum was also preparing for

WEST SIDE STORY at Leicester Curve -- ELLIE KURTTZ/ SONDHEIMSOCIETY.COM THE most eclectic of music theater composers was not only a gifted wordsmith and lyricist, but also had a truly original compositional voice. Stephen Sondheim, who died at home on the weekend

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Patricia B. Mirasol IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE -- including pediatric immunization -- will help the country stave off the threat of Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant of concern, according to medical experts. "We could use this

1 of 2 THE AYALA Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) -- which have been closed for renovation since June of 2019 -- will have a soft opening on Dec. 4, the Ayala Foundation has announced. Five spaces with new exhibits

UNSPLASH PEOPLE infected by Omicron in South Africa are showing very different symptoms from those suffering from the Delta strain, said the doctor who alerted government scientists to the possibility of a new variant. Patients who contracted it complain of fatigue,

INSTAGRAM.COM/BENANDBENMUSIC/ SINGER Moira dela Torre and the nine-piece band Ben&Ben took home the night's biggest awards at the 34th Awit Awards, streamed on the award's official YouTube page on Nov. 29. Ms. Dela Torre won Song of the Year for her ballad