Turn Your Devices From Distractions Into Time Savers
January 21, 2024
Declutter your digital workspace, save time with shortcuts and leverage an AI helper.
Guterres urges G77 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform
January 21, 2024
Developing countries must lead efforts to reform outdated multilateral institutions and frameworks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in remarks to the third summit of the Group of 77 (G-77) and China, which opened in Kampala, Uganda, on Sunday.
How a piece of the Moon landed at UN Headquarters
January 21, 2024
An extraterrestrial visitor now lives at UN Headquarters in New York: a precious piece of the Moon. The rock joins a host of other fascinating objects on display, from a machine gun fashioned into a guitar to a semi-curdled bronze statue that survived ...
Northeast Monsoon to bring light rain over Northern Luzon
January 21, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with light rain over Northern Luzon, according to state weather bureau PAGASA on Saturday.
Northeast Monsoon, LPA trough to bring rains over parts of PH
January 21, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and the trough or extension of a low pressure area will bring rains over several areas on Sunday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Adrift at sea for 28 days, struggles continue for Sri Lankan migrants
January 20, 2024
Sri Lankan migrants who paid their life savings to people traffickers for perilous and unsuccessful sea crossings in an attempt to find a better life overseas have returned home thanks to the support of the UN migration agency, IOM.
At Non-Aligned Movement summit, Guterres repeats call for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages
January 20, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres repeated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages, in an address to the latest summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which concluded in Kampala, Uganda, on Sat...
Amihan to bring rains in parts of Luzon
January 20, 2024
The Northeastern Monsoon or Amihan is affecting parts of Northern Luzon, according to PAGASA.
Why Does Anybody Need 37 Stanley Cups?
January 20, 2024
People are spending thousands of dollars to have Stanley tumblers and Lululemon hoodies in different colors. Blame—or thank—social media.
After a Sugar High of Free Money, These Billion-Dollar Technologies Need a Nap
January 20, 2024
Once overhyped and overpromised, these major areas of tech investment are finally facing reality. The contraction and disinvestment may only be just beginning.
Northeast Monsoon to bring light rains over parts of Luzon
January 20, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) is affecting Northern Luzon on Saturday and will bring rains over some areas, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Microsoft Reports Hack by Nation-State Actor
January 20, 2024
The tech giant said that the threat actor has been identified as the group Midnight Blizzard.
You Can Be a Better Romantic Partner. Step One: Download These Apps
January 20, 2024
We blame technology for pushing us apart, but it can also bring us together in thoughtful, charming ways. Here, seven apps and gadgets that will help you say “I love you.”
Japan’s SLIM spacecraft lands on moon, a first for the country
January 19, 2024
Japan on Saturday became the world's fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, as the space agency said its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has made a soft landing on the lunar surface.
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ attempts precision lunar landing
January 19, 2024
TOKYO, Japan - Japan's "Moon Sniper" was set to touch down early Saturday on the lunar surface, one of myriad new missions on the back of renewed interest in Earth's natural satellite.
Carnage in Gaza: ‘How much is enough?’ asks UN Assembly President
January 19, 2024
The President of the UN General Assembly on Friday reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages as the “only credible course of action” to address the conflict.
Two mothers killed each hour in Gaza conflict: UN Women
January 19, 2024
Women and children account for roughly 70 per cent of people killed in the war in Gaza, with two mothers killed every hour since hostilities erupted more than 100 days ago, according to a UN Women report published on Friday.
World News in Brief: Congo flood response, tourism bounces back, alert over Sudan’s ancient pyramids
January 19, 2024
Unprecedented flooding in the Republic of the Congo has left more than 350,000 people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Friday.
Epstein files: Nobody should evade justice, say UN rights experts
January 19, 2024
UN independent human rights experts on Friday emphasized no one is above the law, following the unsealing of nearly 1,000 pages of court records in the case of US financier Jeffrey Epstein, which shed light on the disturbing extent of his sexual abuse ...
Rights experts urge France to protect children from sexual abuse
January 19, 2024
France must take urgent action to protect children from incest and all forms of sexual abuse while also addressing mistreatment suffered by mothers trying to keep them safe, independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday.
Gaza crisis: Babies being born ‘into hell’ amid desperate aid shortages
January 19, 2024
Babies are being “delivered into hell” in Gaza with many others likely dying as a result of conflict with Israel and increasingly dire conditions in the enclave, UN humanitarians warned on Friday.
Grim retail sales suggest possible recession for Britain
January 19, 2024
Sales volumes fell by 3.2% in December, after a poll by Reuters suggested a fall of just 0.5%.
PH-Canada ink defense agreement MOU
January 19, 2024
The Philippines and Canada affirmed their defense relations on Friday following the signing of a defense cooperation memorandum of understanding.
PH can set Guinness record for most number of lotto winners, says Imee Macos
January 19, 2024
Senator Imee Marcos appeared puzzled on the increasing number of lotto winners, saying it could set a Guinness world record.
Houthis embrace ‘direct confrontation’ with U.S. as Biden admits airstrikes aren’t working
January 19, 2024
The Houthis say their campaign is in response to Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the U.S.'s support for it.
Amihan brings cloudy skies to parts of Luzon
January 19, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) is affecting Northern and Central Luzon, according to PAGASA"s weather forecast issued at 4 p.m. Friday.
Lagman: No law on people’s initiative for Cha-cha
January 19, 2024
There is no enabling law for people's initiative to amend the constitution, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said on Friday.
July Cha-cha plebiscite unlikely — Comelec’s Garcia
January 19, 2024
Commission on Elections chairperson George Garcia said Friday that the projected plebiscite for the people's initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution in July is 'unlikely" to happen.
20K devotees join ‘Walk with Mary’ procession ahead of Sinulog
January 19, 2024
Over 20,000 devotees joined the “Walk with Mary” procession despite the rainy weather in Cebu City on Friday morning.
Undercover cop, pa-victim ang drama para mahuli ang mga holdaper sa London
January 19, 2024
Timbog ang isang grupo ng mga kawatan sa isang kalsada sa London dahil sa pa-victim na drama ng isang undercover cop habang nagtatago ang kaniyang mga kasamahan na pulis.
Ukraine war updates: Drone strikes hit St. Petersburg; Russia rejects U.S. arms control talks
January 19, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday night urged allied countries to ensure that sanctions against Russia are fully enforced.
Sara hits exploitation of poor in Cha-cha signature campaign
January 19, 2024
The gathering of signatures in exchange for cash in connection with the people's initiative for Charter change continues in Davao City and other parts of the country, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday.
Have a cough that just won’t quit? Here’s what it may be
January 19, 2024
As respiratory illnesses surge across the country, the persistence of a cough that just won't quit may be prompting some to wonder if there is a deeper underlying issue.
Usher in the year of the wood dragon with auspicious offerings at City of Dreams Manila
January 19, 2024
City of Dreams Manila rings in the Year of the Wood Dragon, considered as the luckiest sign in Chinese Zodiac. The integrated resort's signature restaurants Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger showcase auspicious offerings to welcome the lunar year, making i...
Mirra Andreeva stages big fightback at Australian Open 2024
January 19, 2024
Teenage giant-killer Mirra Andreeva kept her dream Australian Open run going Friday with a stunning come-from-behind win to sweep into the fourth round and match her best Grand Slam performance.
The 16-year-old underlined her huge potential by c...
Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah to join The Rolling Stones at 2024 New Orleans jazz fest
January 19, 2024
NEW ORLEANS---Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifahand New Orleans' own Jon Batiste are among the star power set to join The Rolling Stones as headliners of this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, organizer...
Pasay court orders arrest of Toni Fowler
January 19, 2024
A Pasay court has ordered the arrest of vlogger Toni Fowler, according to Luisito Santos' report Friday on Super Radyo dzBB.
Northern Samar town mayor suspended for abuse of authority
January 19, 2024
TACLOBAN CITY --- The Office of Ombudsman in the Visayas has slapped a six-month suspension without pay against the mayor of Allen town in Northern Samar for grave abuse of authority and oppression.
Mayor Jose Arturo Suan, who is in his second t...