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Prepared for the Big One

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | May 3, 2017 - 12:00am

It’s the “Golden Week” holiday period in Japan, from April 29 to May 5. Yesterday, the eve of Constitution Memorial Day, I ran into uniformed grade school children spending the sunny holiday in...

Opinion

Philippine gaming slump to continue – FMIC

By Iris Gonzales | November 29, 2015 - 9:00am

The Philippine gaming slump is expected to continue amid the prevailing slowdown in gaming activities in Macau, according...

Business

Holy Week and our greatest gift

By Cherry Piquero Ballescas | April 17, 2014 - 12:00am

Japanese calendars have red marks for holidays and special events. Japan will go on Golden Week where red marks can be observed within April 29 to May 6. Japan does not have as many holidays like the Philippines...

Freeman Opinion

China tourist sites urged to take precautions

October 4, 2013 - 12:42am

Chinese authorities have asked managers of the country's popular tourism sites to take safety precautions during the current...

World

Precious holidays

By Cherry Piquero Ballescas | May 2, 2013 - 12:00am

Monday, April 29. The trains came and left on time as usual. Passengers going to Tokyo were also there as expected.

Freeman Opinion

World stocks rise after death of Osama bin Laden

May 2, 2011 - 4:58pm

Major world stock markets rose, the dollar strengthened and oil prices were lower after news that U.S. forces killed terror mastermind Osama bin Laden following a near-decade-long manhunt.

Oil falls below $113 after bin Laden killed

May 2, 2011 - 2:00pm

Oil prices eased off two-and-a-half-year highs to below $113 a barrel Monday after President Barack Obama announced that al-Qaida leader Osama bid Laden had been killed.

Asian markets sink on modest US economic growth

April 29, 2011 - 11:50am

Modest economic growth in the U.S. and mixed corporate earnings dampened stock market sentiment in Asia on Friday.

Isuzu shuts down temporarily

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | April 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Isuzu Corp. Philippines said they will shut down their operations today (April 18) until the beginning of May because of parts supply problems.

Business

Toyota to resume Japan car output at half capacity

April 8, 2011 - 3:12pm

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it will resume car production at all its plants in Japan at half capacity from April 18 to 27 after the March earthquake and tsunami forced it to halt manufacturing due to shortages...