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he United States Navy will maintain its presence in the Indo-Pacific Region amid China’s “destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea.

IPOPHL gets access to global alert on pirated websites

November 4, 2023

Business

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) signed a letter of understanding (LOU) to gain access to with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) alert data sharing platform to enhance the former’s site-blocking process. WIPO has a list of internationally-known pirated websites that can IPOPHL can access to prevent security and data breaches in […]
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PH Congress convenes in special joint session for Japan PM Kishida address

November 4, 2023

GMA News Online / News

The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines respectively adopted a resolution on Saturday convening the Philippine Congress in a special joint session to receive and hear the message of Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

150,000 flu-like cases recorded nationwide

November 4, 2023

Rhodina Villanueva

More than 150,000 cases of influenza-like illness have been recorded nationwide, the Department of Health reported.

ONE: Lito Adiwang exacts payback on Jeremy Miado

November 4, 2023

Nissi Icasiano

In a showdown that had Filipino fight fans on the edge of their seats, Lito Adiwang managed to secure sweet retribution against his compatriot Jeremy Miado in their highly-anticipated strawweight rematch. Both men faced each other for the second time on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 16 on November 4. What transpired at the […]
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LIVE updates: Mayon Volcano restiveness

November 4, 2023

PhilstarLIVE

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 8 the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 3 after it showed an “increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption.”

Made-to-last: New OPPO A18 offers balance in smartphone performance, durability

November 4, 2023

Manila Standard - Tech

OPPO continues to offer modern smartphones designed to redefine your visual and performance expectations. Introducing the newest addition to the OPPO’s all-rounder smartphone A series, the OPPO A18 which provides users with a made-to-last quality device with an immersive experience tailored to suit everyday needs. With a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, MediaTek Helio G85 processor, ample […]
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Well-milled rice to reach P52; harvest 85 percent complete

November 4, 2023

Bella Cariaso

The main harvest season for rice is 85 percent complete, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura chairman Rosendo So said yesterday, noting that well-milled rice could reach P52 per kilo in December amid the high farmgate price of palay.

HONOR is No. 1 smartphone brand in China, vows to echo success in PH next year

November 4, 2023

Manila Standard - Tech

According to the latest Canalys, IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, and Counterpoint’s Market Pulse Service studies for the third quarter of 2023, HONOR is a clear landslide winner getting the first spot for all reports. “This success gives us more confidence here in the Philippines to do even better and achieve greater heights sooner than later. We are […]
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Israel-Hamas war updates: IDF strikes ambulances near Gaza hospital, saying Hamas used them; Netanyahu rejects cease-fire before hostage release

November 4, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel comes as clashes between the Israeli Defense Forces and Hamas continue in Gaza.

One of the World’s Biggest Diamonds Could Be Key to Some of the World’s Fastest Microchips

November 4, 2023

WSJ.com: WSJD

To beat the heat that our devices throw off, engineers are experimenting with synthetic diamonds, ultrapure glass and other obscure materials.

US court temporarily stays Trump gag order in 2020 election case

November 4, 2023

AFP

A federal appeals court ordered a temporary freeze on Friday of a partial gag order imposed on former US president Donald Trump until it can hear arguments in the case. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered Trump last month not to publicly attack prosecutors, court staff or potential witnesses ahead of his March trial for […]
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Israel promised to allow Pinoys to leave Gaza – President Marcos

November 4, 2023

Michael Punongbayan

Israel authorities have agreed to allow Filipinos in Gaza to leave the besieged territory through the Rafah border crossing to Egypt, President Marcos said yesterday.

More than 60 dead in Nepal earthquake

November 4, 2023

AFP

More than 60 people were killed when a shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said early Saturday. The tremor hit the far west of the Himalayan country late Friday and was measured by the US Geological Survey at just 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep. Videos and photos posted on social media […]
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Marcos names new Agri chief

November 4, 2023

Charles Dantes, Maricel Cruz, Julito G. Rada, Othel V. Campos & Macon Ramos-Araneta

Tasks fishing tycoon, old friend Francisco Laurel with reining in food prices President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed the post of Agriculture secretary to a fishing tycoon on Friday, as the government struggles to rein in surging food prices. Francisco Laurel, president of the deep-sea fishing company Frabelle Fishing Corp., understood “the problems that agriculture is […]
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour film seeking more box office records as it sticks around in theaters

November 4, 2023

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert film has shattered records and helped the theater industry weather a light release calendar.

‘Sound of Freedom,’ hit child trafficking thriller endorsed by Trump, will stream on Amazon

November 4, 2023

Amazon Prime Video has secured the rights to one of the hottest box office releases of 2023: Angel Studios' "Sound of Freedom."

Dow pops more than 200 points on Friday to cap the best week for stocks so far this year: Live updates

November 4, 2023

Stocks ended the week with sizable gains.

Shear Line, LPA’s trough to bring scattered rains over parts of the country

November 4, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

The shear line and trough of a Low Pressure Area will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of the country on Saturday, PAGASA reported.

Wall Street will try to maintain momentum next week after a strong start to November

November 4, 2023

Investors can take a breath next week after kicking off the month with strong gains, as Treasury yields tumbled from their highs.

Taylor Swift’s re-recording of ‘1989’ dominates UK music charts

November 4, 2023

US music star Taylor Swift topped the UK singles and albums charts on Friday with her re-recording of her award-winning hit album "1989".

Over 75% of U.S. workers say they could complete the same amount of work in 4 days rather than 5

November 4, 2023

A survey outlined changes and generational divides in workplace trends. "There is a gap between what employees are saying and what employers are doing."

Blackpink star Lisa removed from Chinese social media after cabaret show

November 4, 2023

K-pop singer Lisa of megastar girl group Blackpink has been banned from China's Weibo social media platform, sparking speculation among fans Friday that the censorship was tied to a burlesque performance she gave in Paris.

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts

November 4, 2023

A jury has found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of all seven criminal counts against him.

Tech Giants Spend Billions on AI Startups—and Get Just as Much Back

November 4, 2023

WSJ.com: WSJD

Microsoft, Amazon and Google benefit from OpenAI and Anthropic paying for the expensive cloud services needed to run their products.

Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine infrastructure; Moscow dismisses U.S. sanctions

November 4, 2023

Russian drone strikes hit civilian targets in and around Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, on Friday morning, according to Ukrainian officials.

Rhian Ramos, magiging kakambal ni Cassiopeia na si Mitena sa ‘Sang’gre’

November 4, 2023

Makakasama sa inaabangang upcoming series ng bagong henerasyon ng mga "Sang'gre" si Rhian Ramos. Isa kaya siyang kakampi o kalaban?

PBBM, Japan premier agree to boost defense cooperation

November 4, 2023

Charles Dantes

President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed Friday to bolster defense cooperation between their countries amid China’s expanding military presence in the region. At their meeting in Malacanang, Kishida and Mr. Marcos confirmed they will begin negotiations on a new bilateral treaty, known as a reciprocal access agreement, to strengthen security ties and […]
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U.S. payrolls increased by 150,000 in October, less than expected

November 4, 2023

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to grow by 170,000 in October, according to a Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Fuel price rollback next week; Power rates rising

November 4, 2023

Alena Mae S. Flores

Consumers can expect a price rollback across all products by Tuesday next week to reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market. Industry sources estimate the price rollback for diesel at P1 to P1.30 per liter, kerosene at P0.85 to P1.05 per liter and gasoline from P0.40 to P0.70 per liter. Meanwhile, power […]
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President hopes Pinoys can leave war-torn Gaza by this weekend

November 4, 2023

Charles Dantes & Rey E. Requejo

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he is hopeful that Filipinos who are trying to leave war-torn Gaza will be able to do so by Saturday, as the Israeli government has promised safe passage for civilians. The Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines, Ilan Fluss, successfully contacted both the foreign minister of Israel and the […]
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Matthew Perry reportedly got $20 million a year in ‘Friends’ residuals. Here’s who may get them now

November 4, 2023

Matthew Perry was still bringing in as much as $20 million a year in syndication income from ‘Friends.’ Experts explain what could happen to that money now.

27 Pasay cops sacked over POGO case

November 4, 2023

Joel E. Zurbano & Vince Lopez

The chief of police of Pasay City and 26 other police officers have been relieved from their posts amid an investigation into a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in the city that was raided by authorities for human trafficking and other illegal activities last month. Pasay City Police Director Colonel Froilan Uy, Substation Commander Capt. […]
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PHL, Japan start military access pact

November 4, 2023

Business

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

THE Philippines and Japan are on the verge of negotiating for a military access agreement at the height of their common security threat from Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.
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Barbie Forteza at David Licauco, ikinasal sa ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’ finale

November 4, 2023

Itinodo nina Barbie Forteza at David Licauco ang pakilig sa team BarDa sa wedding scene at may kasama pang kiss sa happy ending nina Monique at Carding sa kanilang Kapuso primetime series na "Maging Sino Ka Man."

Bad news for the economy is good news for the stock market … as long as it doesn’t get too bad

November 4, 2023