Brazil Says Its Resistance to Elon Musk Is Global Example
September 3, 2024
Sharp words from the country’s president come after its Supreme Court rules to uphold ban on X, Musk’s social-media platform.
Enteng accelerates, now over West Philippine Sea; Signal No. 2 remains over 7 areas
September 3, 2024
Tropical Storm Enteng accelerated over Northern Luzon and is now over the West Philippine Sea. Signal No. 2 remains over seven areas, PAGASA said early Tuesday morning.
Enteng located over the Cordilleras, 11 areas remain under Signal No. 2
September 3, 2024
Enteng located over the Cordilleras with 11 areas under Storm Signal No. 2 while enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat to bring moderate to intense rainfall in other areas of Luzon, PAGASA reported in the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin.
12 areas under Signal No. 2 as Enteng moves over Cordilleras
September 2, 2024
Signal No. 2 has been hoisted over 12 areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Enteng continued to move northwestward and spotted over the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Between fear and hope, Gazans line up in their thousands to protect their children from polio
September 2, 2024
If the UN-led polio vaccination campaign currently underway in Gaza is to be successful in halting the spread of a virus that has resurfaced in the Strip after 25 years, 90 per cent of children under the age of 10 need to be inoculated. UN News corresp...
Thousands more children protected on day 2 of Gaza polio campaign
September 2, 2024
The UN-led mass polio vaccination campaign entered its second day in central Gaza on Monday with pauses in fighting holding sufficiently for thousands more children to receive their dose, in addition to the 87,000 who received their first round on Sund...
Enteng now in Quirino after landfall in Aurora
September 2, 2024
Tropical Storm Enteng on late Monday afternoon moved over Quirino after making landfall in Casiguran, Aurora, the weather bureau PAGASA has said.
‘Deadpool’ tops charts yet again as ‘Reagan’ beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend
September 2, 2024
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BigBang members reunite, deliver nostalgia in Taeyang’s Seoul concert
September 2, 2024
It was an unforgettable night for the fans of K-pop veterans BigBang, as Taeyang reunited with his bandmates G-Dragon and Daesung in his “The Light Year” concert in Seoul, South Korea. The second night of the “Shoong!” singer’s concert at the Olympic H...
China says it is protecting ‘rights’ after Philippine ship collision
September 2, 2024
Beijing has insisted on Monday that it was defending its “rights” in the South China Sea, after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its ships during an at-sea confrontation. Both ...
Coney Reyes on Vico Sotto’s love life: ‘Hindi ako nakikialam’
September 2, 2024
When it comes to Pasig City mayor Vico Sotto's love life, his mom Coney Reyes has no say.
Mickey Mouse Smoking: How AI Image Tools Are Generating New Content-Moderation Problems
September 2, 2024
xAI and Google both released products that have created controversy over ethical and legal boundaries.
Apple Helped Nix Part of a Child Safety Bill. More Fights Are Expected.
September 2, 2024
As lawmakers debate how to regulate teen smartphone use, Apple is pushing back on efforts for it to enforce age restrictions.
Nvidia Takes an Added Role Amid AI Craze: Data-Center Designer
September 2, 2024
Beyond its chips, the company is playing a growing role in shaping the server farms where AI is produced and deployed.
Is the Fed ‘sleepwalking into a policy mistake?’: Abrdn analyst calls for faster easing of rates
September 2, 2024
Is the economy already weaker than the headline data suggests and should the U.S. Federal Reserve already be easing? Akintewe questioned on "Squawk Box Asia."
Gerald Santos, Kiray Celis, Angeli Khang win at Wu Wei filmfest in Taiwan
September 2, 2024
Gerald Santos, Kiray Celis, and Angeli Khang were recognized for their acting at the Wu Wei Taipei International Film Festival, where they won awards for their performances in their respective films. Santos took to his Facebook page on Monday, Sept. 2,...
Heavy rains trigger landslide in Albay town
September 2, 2024
LEGAZPI CITY — Continuous rains brought by Tropical Storm Enteng since Sunday caused a landslide in Pio Duran town in Albay province. The local government said the landslide that covered the road occurred on Sunday night in Barangay Lawinon, the main a...
Gilas Pilipinas boys’ Andy Gemao out of Fiba U18 Asia Cup
September 2, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas boys will miss star Andy Gemao in their Fiba U18 Asia Cup campaign starting on Monday evening (Manila time) in Amman, Jordan. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Sunday revealed that the former NCAA junior...
Defense stocks in an ESG portfolio? A profound — and controversial — shift seems to be underway
September 2, 2024
The idea of including defense stocks in sustainably-minded portfolios remains controversial.
8 minor earthquakes hit Zambales
September 2, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – Eight minor earthquakes were recorded in this province in four days, based on reports from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, Phivolcs said a magnitude 2.6 earthquake jolted this ...
Jonathan Manalili to miss Letran’s redemption campaign in NCAA Season 100
September 2, 2024
Highly-touted young guard Jonathan Manalili won't be around when Colegio de San Juan de Letran kicks off its redemption bid in the NCAA Season 100 that starts this Saturday.
Local comic artists, cosplayers share spotlight in comic convention
September 2, 2024
FILIPINO comic artists and cosplayers gathered in a celebration of creativity and ingenuity at the recently concluded DrawINK Convention.
World-renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Repertory Philippines forge a partnership
September 2, 2024
Repertory Philippines (REP) announced that it has forged a partnership with world-renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BOVTS) for REP’s Bridge Project program that will bring UK conservatoire training to Manila in 2025.
Paralympics 2024: Ernie Gawilan makes freestyle final
September 2, 2024
PARIS—Ernie Gawilan held his punches in storming through his heat to reach the final of the men’s 400 freestyle S7 in the 17th Paralympic Games. The Filipino para swimming ace touched the wall in 5:00.13 amid the cheers of a supportive crowd here at th...
GMA Network senior vice president for entertainment group Lilybeth G. Rasonable
September 2, 2024
Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA Network senior vice president for entertainment group, will be among the speakers at the ContentAsia Summit 2024 on September 4 in Taipei, Taiwan. A seasoned industry professional who rose through the ranks, Rasonable played...
Nationwide strikes erupt in Israel as hostage deaths kindle pressure for cease-fire deal
September 2, 2024
Israel's largest labor union called a general strike on Monday, amid rising pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu's government to clinch a cease-fire deal.
Filipino Ernie Gawilan advances to 400m freestyle finals in Paris Paralympics
September 2, 2024
Ernie Gawilan proved why he's one of Asia's best para swimmers after impressing in the heats round of men's 400m freestyle S7 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Monday at the Paris La Defense Arena.
SHAABAA Season 27: Batch 2013 defends Division C title
September 2, 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 27 had a fitting finale with a tooth-and-nail do-or-die Finals Game 3 between the defending champions, Nest Workspaces-Batch 2013, against the gri...
Gawilan emerges 3rd best qualifier in swimming finals
September 2, 2024
By MARK REY MONTEJO Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan advanced to the final round of the men’s 400m-S7 event after topping his heat, a feat that lifted the country’s spirit for a first-ever podium finish in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games at La Defense Arena ...
Enteng makes landfall over Casiguran, Aurora – Pagasa
September 2, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) made landfall over Casiguran, Aurora on Monday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. In a Facebook post, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service...
Cardinal Sin house in Aklan now a museum
September 2, 2024
The ancestral house of late Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin in New Washington, Aklan has been converted into a museum and is now open to the public, according to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
Tropical storm Enteng triggers landslides in Philippines, 11 dead
September 2, 2024
Floods and landslides killed at least 11 people after a fierce tropical storm dumped heavy rain on the Philippines for a second day, officials said Monday. Tropical Storm Yagi, which bears the local name “Enteng,” brushed past the Bicol reg...
Marcos gov’t confident it could sign peace deal with CPP-NPA-NDFP
September 2, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is confident that it could sign the final peace agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP). Presidential Advis...
Ifugao’s Carl Martin battles Salas in Mexico
September 2, 2024
Carl Jammes Martin will be making his much awaited debut on American continent when he battles Mexican battle-tested Anthony Jimenez Salas in a non-title super bantamweight bout on Friday at Culican, Sinoloa, Mexico. The 25-year-old Lagawe, Ifugao warr...
Arlene Muhlach finishes communication degree at PWU
September 2, 2024
Arlene Muhlach accomplished a new milestone as she graduated from the Philippine Women’s University, after taking up Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Muhlach took to her Instagram page on Monday, Sept. 2, to celebrate the end of her college lif...
This P50,000 handbag is the next Birkin, according to TikTok
September 2, 2024
The Coach Empire carryall like the Hermès Birkin comes in four sizes without the hefty price tag or the waitlist TikTok has christened a new “it bag,” and a pretty good contender to the classic Birkin at that: the Coach Empire. The carrya...
‘Enteng’ makes landfall over Aurora
September 2, 2024
Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) made landfall in the vicinity of Aurora, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
France’s Macron accelerates efforts to break PM deadlock
September 2, 2024
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday intensified efforts to find a new prime minister after almost two months of deadlock following inconclusive legislative elections, hosting two former presidents and two potential candidates. Fran...