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Makati Business Club calls for more transparency in 2025 budget process
MANILA, Philippines – The Makati Business Club (MBC) on Saturday, December 28, called for a “more transparent and accountable process” in finalizing the 2025 General Appropriations Act, particularly...
View ArticleWesley So gains traction in World Rapid & Blitz as Carlsen quits after fine
MANILA, Philippines – Wesley So gained traction after nine rounds of the 2024 World Rapid & Blitz Championships rocked by the withdrawal of defending champion Magnus Carlsen on Friday, December 27...
View ArticleRussia’s Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ airliner crash
MOSCOW, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, December 28, apologized to Azerbaijan‘s leader for what the Kremlin called a “tragic incident” over Russia in which an Azerbaijan...
View ArticleSkyway opens Quezon Avenue extension exit ramp ahead of New Year
MANILA, Philippines – Skyway Stage 3 opened its Quezon Avenue extension exit ramp on Saturday, December 28 — the first day of the New Year long weekend. The exit ramp, seen to help ease traffic along...
View ArticleAt least 62 dead, 2 crew rescued in South Korea airliner crash
SEOUL, South Korea – At least 62 people were killed when an airliner veered off the runway and erupted into a fireball as it slammed into a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport on Sunday,...
View ArticlePhilippines repatriates 13 surrogates convicted in Cambodia
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has repatriated 13 of its nationals who were jailed in Cambodia for acting as surrogates and violating Cambodia’s law against human trafficking, the Department of...
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4 key strategies on overcoming device dependency, according to technology...
Life in the digital world can be rewarding. It’s convenient to order groceries for pickup, share photographs or music, and keep in touch with family and friends, no matter the distance. However, it...
View ArticleFrom live music to fireworks: 10 New Year’s Eve parties to count down to 2025
MANILA, Philippines – 2024 has been eventful in many aspects. With the year coming to a close, why not fill the last few hours of your 2024 with live music, fireworks, good food, and great company?...
View Article[Time Trowel] Hope from the past: Archaeology’s lessons for a sustainable future
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
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How OnlyFans turned into a global empire bent on redefining porn
OnlyFans is on a mission to redefine porn. With $1.3 billion in revenue and over 300 million users, the fast-growing company has fused sex work with the online creator economy so successfully that it...
View ArticleDMW assists OFW involved in death of Kuwaiti child, says ‘tragic incident is...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has begun to extend assistance to a Filipino domestic worker involved in the death of an employer’s child in Kuwait. The Philippine...
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How AI was used in 2024 elections: Voice and chatbot clones, drafting...
It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “super-cycle” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI...
View ArticleChinese Salt Typhoon cyberespionage targets AT&T, Verizon but networks...
The Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation targeted AT&T and Verizon’s systems, but the wireless carriers’ US networks are now secure as they work with law enforcement and...
View ArticleMarcos’ Rizal Day message: True change can begin within us
MANILA, Philippines – On his third Rizal Day since entering office, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embody national hero Jose Rizal‘s “love of country, dedication to the truth,...
View Article[OPINION] Navigating the pitfalls of domestic politics: AFP’s role in a state...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines needs to keep its eyes on the ball. While the key political families in the country are fighting for power and survival, China awaits in the wings as the unintended...
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Southeast Asia voters grapple with explosion of AI images
Those who watched the video may be forgiven for thinking ghosts are real. Before their eyes was the familiar face of the late former Indonesian dictator Suharto, seated at a desk against a yellow...
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An AI system reaches human level on ‘general intelligence’ test. Here’s what...
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has just achieved human-level results on a test designed to measure “general intelligence”. On December 20, OpenAI’s o3 system scored 85% on the ARC-AGI...
View ArticleMagnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Ilocos Norte
MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Burgos, Ilocos Norte, on Monday morning, December 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a bulletin. The...
View ArticleCross-country deal: Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell back to Nets, get...
The Los Angeles Lakers traded guard D’Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday (Monday, December 30, Manila time) in exchange for forward...
View ArticleBoracay misses 2024 tourist target, eyes better prospects for 2025
AKLAN, Philippines – Boracay Island fell short of its target to welcome 2.3 million tourists in 2024, with the Malay town government recording just a little over two million arrivals days after...
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