Davos 2024: Business elite gives verdict on Trump; Ukraine encouraged by commitments
January 19, 2024
Political and business leaders continue talks at the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday.
P35M in aid released for Davao landslide victim
January 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- The House of Representatives is expediting the release of P35 million in aid for landslide victims in the Davao Region, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said Friday.
Romualdez said coordination is ongoing with...
‘Lisa Frankenstein’ director Zelda Williams says Liza Soberano is everyone’s favorite in the film
January 19, 2024
Hollywood director Zelda Williams revealed that she had convinced Liza Soberano to do a screen test for her role in "Lisa Frankenstein," and she ended up being most people's favorite part of the film.
In an exclusive interview with TV Patrol, Wi...
Flu-like illnesses in Negros Occidental up 312% with 65 deaths
January 19, 2024
BACOLOD CITY --- Influenza-like illnesses in Negros Occidental increased by 312.17 percent last year.
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported on Jan. 9 that 2,675 cases of influenza-like illnesses in Negros Occidental in 2023 with 65 deaths....
Oil ticks up as markets weigh Middle East tensions, supply forecasts
January 19, 2024
TOKYO/BEIJING -Oil prices rose on Friday as geopolitical tensions and oil output disruptions in the U.S., the world's biggest producer, caused by cold weather overshadowed concerns about slow Chinese demand growth and forecasts for ample supply.
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PVL: Louie Romero has high hopes for retooled Farm Fresh
January 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- After Farm Fresh added veteran players and hired Japanese coaches to boost its young team, setter Louie Romero is eager to help the Foxies reach greater heights in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season.
The youn...
Pasig River project: 10,000 families to live in container vans temporarily
January 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines--Approximately 10,000 informal settler families living along the Pasig River will be temporarily housed in container vans to facilitate an P18-billion river development project, Metropolitan Manila Development Authori...
UK retail sales slump points to new risk of recession
January 19, 2024
LONDON -British retailers suffered the biggest drop in sales for almost three years during December, raising the risk that the economy entered recession in the fourth quarter, official data showed on Friday.
The Office for National Statistics sa...
Have HyunA and Junhyung gone Instagram official?
January 19, 2024
Fans were abuzz after Korean singers HyunA and Junhyung shared a photo of them holding hands, seemingly announcing their relationship.
HyunA captioned her post with a couple emoji, then wrote in the comments section "Please look kindly on us," a...
NBA: Shorthanded Pacers clip Kings
January 19, 2024
SACRAMENTO, California --- Bennedict Mathurin scored 25 points and the short-handed Indiana Pacers held off the Sacramento Kings 126-121 on Thursday night.
Indiana was without newly acquired forward Pascal Siakam, who had yet to join the team fo...
Borongan City mayor mulls hiring ex-rebels as tourist guides
January 19, 2024
TACLOBAN CITY --- Former members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Borongan City, Eastern Samar may find themselves part of the tourism sector.
Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda pointed out that hiring former rebels who returned to the fold of the law ...
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AFP reactivates Counterintelligence Group vs destab, sabotage threats
January 19, 2024
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said its Counterintelligence Group (CIG) has been reactivated to prevent possible destabilization and sabotage efforts against the government.
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Tiktoker na bina-bash noon dahil sa pangong ilong, nakaka-in love na ngayon
January 19, 2024
"Who you?" na ngayon ang mga basher ng isang babaeng Tiktoker na laging pinupuna noon dahil sa kaniyang pangong ilong. Pero kahit nag-iba na ang kaniyang hitsura ngayon, paalala niya, ang confidence at tunay na kagandahan ng isang tao ay makikita sa ka...
Taiwan leads gains in Asia markets; Japan December inflation at its lowest since June 2022
January 19, 2024
Japan's December headline inflation rate hit its lowest level since June 2022, cooling to 2.6% from 2.8% in November.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons system – KCNA
January 19, 2024
SEOUL --- North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against this week's joint military drills by South Korea, the United States, and Japan, state media KCNA said on Friday.
The test of the "Haeil-5-23...
Davao de Oro landslide death toll reaches 10
January 19, 2024
The death toll from the landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro increased to 10 after another body was recovered Friday afternoon, according to the municipal government.
40th Sundance Film Festival kicks off in snowy Utah
January 19, 2024
PARK CITY, Utah---Thousands of cinema lovers, Hollywood celebrities, industry executives and filmmakers from around the world have arrived in a very snowy Park City, Utah, for 10 days of movie watching.
The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Fest...
SC: Comelec may be compelled to disclose VCM transmission diagram
January 19, 2024
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) may be compelled to disclose the complete transmission diagram and data network architecture of vote counting machines (VCMs).
Mga pulis, nagkamali ng ni-raid na bahay sa Ohio; baby na may special needs napahamak umano
January 19, 2024
Nabulabog ang isang mag-ina matapos salakayin at gamitan ng mga pulis ng mga pampasabog ang kanilang bahay na inakalang tinitirahan pa ng isang suspek na may mga armas sa Ohio, USA. Ang sanggol na may special needs, nahirapan umanong huminga dahil sa m...
Amazon’s AWS to invest $15 billion to expand cloud computing in Japan
January 19, 2024
Amazon Web Services said it plans to invest $15.24 billion in Japan by 2027 to expand cloud computing infrastructure that serves as a backbone for AI services.
Norwegian Embassy taps crop solutions specialist to install solar-powered water pumps in Calapan
January 19, 2024
Renewable energy-powered pumps to ensure sustainability, better rice yields for farmers in Oriental Mindoro A farming community in Calapan Oriental Mindoro, is now enjoying a worry-free future in terms of rice productivity and sustainability with the turn-over of the solar-powered water pump project providing much-needed irrigation in Barangay Santa Cruz this year. Dubbed “Agos para […]
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OpenAI’s Altman says U.S. and AI will be ‘fine’ no matter who wins White House after Trump’s Iowa landslide
January 19, 2024
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he believes America and AI are both going to be 'fine' regardless of the outcome of this year's presidential election.
India goes big at Davos as world’s most populous country tries to woo investors
January 19, 2024
India's delegation has a large presence in Davois as the country looks to attract investors while China struggles
Flood and landslide victims in Davao to get P35M financial aid
January 19, 2024
The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez is working to facilitate the immediate release of P35-million in financial aid for the families affected by the recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. The assistance includes 17,500 food packs to be distributed across seven congressional districts in the provinces of Davao […]
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De Lima: We had a strong case vs. Sen. Jinggoy
January 19, 2024
Following Senator Jinggoy Estrada's acquittal from a plunder charge by the Sandiganbayan, former Senator Leila de Lima on Friday maintained that there was a strong case against him when the complaint was filed in 2014.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons system, state media reports
January 19, 2024
North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against the joint military drills by South Korea, the U.S. and Japan.
Warren Foegele scores twice in Edmonton Oilers 12th straight win
January 19, 2024
The Edmonton Oilers extended the franchise-record winning streak to 12 game, beating the Seattle Kraken 4-2 in comeback fashion at Rogers Place on Thursday Night.
Matthews leads Maple Leafs past Flames 4-3
January 19, 2024
Winless in four and down 2-0 in the first period on Thursday, Toronto was reeling until Auston Matthews took over and led the Maple Leafs to a comeback victory.
Josh Giddey won’t face charges over alleged underage relationship
January 19, 2024
Police say they’re ‘unable to corroborate any criminal activity’ involving Thunder guard Josh Giddey, who allegedly had a relationship with an underage girl
Elderly dog Monkie killed in hit-and-run, Vancouver police seeking footage
January 19, 2024
Fifteen-year-old Pekinese Monkie was on a leash when the southbound car struck and killed her, and drove away.
RCMP investigating Nanaimo woman’s death as a homicide
January 19, 2024
Several witnesses said they had been inside her apartment unit before police arrived, and found and her body -- and a strange man.
Samsung turns to AI to regain smartphone throne
January 19, 2024
SAN JOSE, United States - Samsung on Wednesday released its latest Galaxy smartphones with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks to win back its spot as the world's biggest phone seller from Apple.
Winnipeg bantamweight Brad (Superman) Katona comes full circle in return to the UFC
January 19, 2024
'It's crazy thinking about (how) pretty much a year ago today how unhappy I was. It wasn't for failing and that was the most frustrating part.'
Greenfield Development Corporation Honored by DHSUD for Sustainable Urban Planning
January 19, 2024
Greenfield Development Corporation received a special award from the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 4A Cabalarzon for its dedication to crafting sustainable master-planned communitiesthat strike a careful balance between development and green open spaces. The recognition underscores Greenfield’s commitment to creating communities that prioritize environmental considerations alongside progress. DHSUD, formerly known as the […]
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Macy’s to cut more than 2,300 jobs, about 3.5% of its workforce, and close five stores
January 19, 2024
The legacy department store Macy's is aiming to trim costs and turn around slowing sales.
Winnipeg police union files grievance against city over Community Safety Team
January 19, 2024
Winnipeg's police union says it's filing a grievance with the city's Community Safety Team, saying the new group is doing work that should be done by police officers.