Southern biz comes alive
November 25, 2023
Maguindanao sees new online entrepreneurship going viral soon in DICT-supported drive
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim faces hard policy decisions as his popularity dips
November 25, 2023
After years of political turmoil that saw rapid turnover at the prime minister’s office, Anwar Ibrahim’s first 12 months as Malaysia’s leader might feel like a success in itself.
European lawmakers try to balance protection and privacy with law on explicit images of children
November 25, 2023
BRUSSELS—Seeking to strike the right balance between protecting children and protecting privacy rights, European Union lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a series of amendments to a draft law that is intended to keep sexually explicit photos and videos of m...
I ditched my laptop for the Honor Pad X9
November 25, 2023
FOR the past month, my ASUS Zenbook OLED earned a well-deserved break because of an experiment that lasted way longer than I expected.
OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT
November 25, 2023
THE ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry.
PHL orgs need to fastrack deployment of AI -Cisco study
November 25, 2023
THE Philippines will be a laggard in the technology race if local organizations cannot step up their deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies.
Kaspersky tips Pinoy e-shoppers to quit 8 scam-drawer online behaviors
November 25, 2023
WHILE online scams are prevalent today, Kaspersky reminds Filipino online shoppers that this should not deter them from still purchasing on the web, but rather advises them to quit eight things for the safety of their money and personal details.
Lionsgate Play makes its mark in Philippine streaming scene
November 25, 2023
THE streaming service Lionsgate Play launched in the Philippines with over 16,000 titles in 2022. While many might say that the streaming service market is overcrowded, Lionsgate Play only recently marked its first year in the country.
DepEd: Better to realign CIF with learning-recovery program
November 25, 2023
THE Education Department reiterated its call for the realignment of the disapproved confidential funds with its National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP).
Batangas State University conference pools global engineering, S&T innovation leaders
November 25, 2023
BATANGAS CITY—Batangas State University (BatStateU), the “National Engineering University,” opened the sixth edition of the International Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering, Science, and Technology (IRCIEST) on November 22.
Covid notwithstanding, local authors squeeze creative juices, stoke Filipinos’ love for reading
November 25, 2023
THE coronavirus contagion may have had a dent on the publishing sector, but it did not halt local writers from creating stories stoking Filipinos’ penchant for reading, especially when they were all locked in their homes at the height of the lockdowns.
EDUCATORS SPEAK: The rarity of ‘common sense’
November 25, 2023
ONE might assume that common sense is common. After all, is not common sense simply the application of our accumulated knowledge and life experiences in practical ways? We have all heard someone exclaim: “That’s just common sense!” when faced with an ...
Is someone staying rent-free in your mind?
November 25, 2023
There is one person in my life whose face I couldn’t shake off my mind for many years. I first encountered Mr. G in an ad agency that was at that time newly established. I was one of the first to join it, and even had a minor share. Then a short time ...
Jollibee, Greenwich and Burger King to hire elderly, PWDs in Muntinlupa
November 25, 2023
FOOD-CHAIN giant operator Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has teamed up with the local government unit (LGU) of Muntinlupa to give senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) a chance to become productive and be able to support themselves or their...
House bill creating pension fund for elderly farmers filed
November 25, 2023
MANILA—A party-list lawmaker on Friday pushed for the creation of an agriculture pension fund for aging and elderly farmers and fisherfolk so that they may enjoy social security benefits upon their retirement.
₱1,000 maintenance medication support for senior citizens eyed
November 25, 2023
MANILA—A bill was filed in Congress providing P1,000 monthly maintenance medication support for senior citizens to help improve their quality of life and ease financial constraints.
Ginebra survives Caracut career game to beat ROS; Phoenix fends off Blackwater
November 24, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON Maverick Ahanmisi flirted with a triple-double and drained a big trey down the stretch as Barangay Ginebra weathered a fourth quarter explosion from Andrei Caracut to dodge the upset axe of Rain or Shine, 107-102, in the 2023...
China reports no ‘unusual or novel pathogens’ after WHO seeks data on respiratory illness outbreak
November 24, 2023
The WHO said that the surge was likely linked to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions as China experiences its first full winter season since declaring an end to the pandemic in December.
NCAA: On the verge of forgoing final year, Romel Calahat says Season 99 return was all worth it
November 24, 2023
Romel Calahat wasn't supposed to play his final year of eligibility, but a last-minute change in his mind saw him suit up for San Sebastian College-Recoletos in the NCAA Season 99.
PBA: Barangay Ginebra escapes Caracut, Rain or Shine for bounce-back win
November 24, 2023
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel held off the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 107-102, in the PBA 48th Season Commissioner's Cup on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
PBA: Ginebra survives fiery Caracut outing for bounce back win
November 24, 2023
Maverick Ahanmisi came through with the biggest of buckets as Barangay Ginebra escaped Rain or Shine, 107-102, to re-enter the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup win column, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The seasoned guard drilled a trifecta from the top of the key to give the Kings a two-possession lead, 104-100, 54.2 […]
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Juan Karlos drops performance video for ‘Maligayang Pasko’
November 24, 2023
On Friday, the singer dropped the four-minute video on YouTube, which was joined by lots of special guests in colorful outfits.
Jason Perkins leaner, meaner this time: ‘I switched to San Mig Lights from Red Horse’
November 24, 2023
Jason Perkins has been on an upward trajectory in the ongoing PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, much to the benefit of his Phoenix Super LPG. The sixth-year forward on Friday night led the Fuel Masters past Blackwater, 111-106, for their second win in a row, finishing with a conference-high 23 points alongside eight rebounds, four […]
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Rensy Bajar laments lost rebuilding season for Letran
November 24, 2023
Calling Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament run a disappointment would be a severe understatement. Coming off three straight championships in the NCAA, the Knights not only had the worst record of a squad coming off a title, but they also had the worst season in Letran’s long history […]
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Michelle Dee, wagi sa ‘Best National Costume’ sa Miss Universe 2023
November 24, 2023
Nadagdagan ang award na napanalunan ni Michelle Dee sa katatapos na Miss Universe pageant.
China’s Alibaba shakes up cloud unit management after scrapping the division’s IPO
November 24, 2023
The shakeup comes after a surprise move by Alibaba last week to cancel the highly-anticipated initial public offering of its cloud unit.
Ugbo Street in Tondo, Manila offers affordable, around-the-world food trip
November 24, 2023
Discover Korean, Chinese, and other delicious meals along this vibrant food market.
Nearly 4,000 residents affected by flooding in Northern Samar receive assistance from GMA Kapuso Foundation
November 24, 2023
To help the residents, GMA Kapuso Foundation immediately went to the municipality to deliver relief goods, vitamins, and soaps.
Sino sa mga na-link kay Carmina Villaroel ang kukunin ni Zoren Legaspi na leading man ng asawa?
November 24, 2023
Si Zoren Legaspi ang napiling ilagay sa "hot seat" ng programang "Sarap, 'Di Ba?" pero ang kaniyang misis na host ng show na si Carmina Villaroel ang kinabahan. Alamin kung bakit.
Oscar Pistorius granted parole, to be released from prison nearly 11 years after murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
November 24, 2023
Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend on Valentine's Day 10 years ago, was granted parole on Friday and will be released.
Bad news for Black Friday: Retailers cast doubt on holiday shopping with cautious guidance
November 24, 2023
Retailers have been cautious headed into the holidays, spelling trouble for the crucial shopping season and raising questions about the health of the economy.
Oil and gas industry needs to let go of carbon capture as solution to climate change, IEA says
November 24, 2023
The oil and gas industry faces a reckoning over its role in the clean energy transition, according to an International Energy Agency report.
Houthi-Yemeni Navy chief visits 17 Pinoys held in Yemen
November 24, 2023
THE head of the Houthi-Yemeni naval forces has inspected the 25 crew, including 17 Filipinos, of seized Japanese car carrier Galaxy Leader who were held while passing through the Red Sea last Monday.
UK envoy: Investors leaving China choose other countries over PHL
November 24, 2023
The Philippines is not in the radar of foreign investors leaving China as they prefer to transfer to countries where regulations are “more predictable,” according to the United Kingdom’s top diplomat in Manila.
Domestic travelers to Boracay exceed prepandemic levels
November 24, 2023
DOMESTIC travelers to Boracay have exceeded their pre-pandemic numbers, helping lift total visitor arrivals to 1.83 million as of November 7.
PHL return to ICC now under study–Marcos
November 24, 2023
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is now studying the possibility of rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Maricel Soriano, may ‘birthday gift’ kay Betong Sumaya
November 24, 2023
Itinuturing best "gift" ever ni Betong Sumaya ang "regalo" sa kaniya ni Maricel Soriano nang mag-guest ang huli sa "Eat Bulaga."
PHL urged to sell sovereign carbon credits
November 24, 2023
The Philippines should aspire to become the first country in Asia to sell sovereign carbon credits, House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Joey Sarte Salceda said on Friday.