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DHL Express to raise prices by 5.9% starting Jan. 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The increase in the Philippines will be 5.9 percent. “We remain committed to helping our customers navigate the complexities of the current global trade landscape, which has been significantly impacted by recent geopolitical shifts,” said Nigel Lockett, country

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PBA: LA Tenorio may see action for Magnolia as playing coach

MANILA, Philippines–LA Tenorio could see action for Magnolia as playing coach after being placed on the injured/reserve list for the upcoming PBA season. Tenorio confirmed that he’s been taking part in Hotshots practices “from time to time” in anticipation of the possibility of seeing action under a dual role familiarized by the great Robert Jaworski

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One In Seven Workers In Japan Fall Into The Underclass

While corporate profits continue to reach record highs, employee wages remain stagnant, leaving a growing segment of Japans workforce struggling. Since the collapse of the bubble economy, non-regular employment has steadily increased, creating a widening gap between regular and non-regular workers. Today, 15. 4% of the population earns less than half the median standard of living, the second-highest proportion among the G7 countries after the United States.