The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

By Stephen Wilson / The Associated Press London—Calling it a wake-up call for a sport in a “shameful” position, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe said Russia will be banned from next year’s Olympics unless it convinces the world it has cleaned up its act on doping. 

By Jocelyn Noveck / The Associated Press New York—Serena Williams is the top tennis player in the world and an emerging fashion designer, But she still needs something to do in that down time between matches. That’s where the pre-medicine classes come in. 

Davaoeños Sonny Wagdos and Judelyn Miranda grabbed the top spots in a 21-kilometer race that is the centerpiece event of the 2015 National Milo Marathon qualifying leg in Davao City recently. 

Forest fires generated by pulp, paper and palm-oil production in West Java are choking Indonesia and neighboring countries, and the equatorial winds brought the thick haze those fires caused to the Philippines. 

For many people, building a house may only happen once, and the term “dream house” holds a deeper meaning for them. Building their dream home is a long-term investment, and that’s why it’s important for them to ensure that the house will last for a long time. Sound planning, proper construction procedures and using the best building materials are a …

NorthPine Land Inc. (NLI) held its Kahaya Place Grand Open House in Dasmariñas City, Cavite province, recently with a Filipino fiesta its officers, staff and guests are expected to not forget. 

by Alvin I. Dacanay Top media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corp. dominated the Seventh PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards for Music, winning 10 trophies, four of which were for cross-dressing comedian, singer and television host Vice Ganda. 

If you think you’ve missed out on the chance to watch Madonna perform live on an international stage, you are in for a treat. 

As far as children in Metro Manila are concerned, actors Daniel Padilla and Marian Rivera are their favorite Filipino celebrities, a survey commissioned by the Cartoon Network has found. 

By Leanne Italie  / The Associated Press  New York—Some lit up, others were pretty—and patriotic—in pink, and still more burst forth like fireworks.