Exxon Mobil agrees to buy Pioneer Natural Resources for nearly $60 billion in all-stock merger
October 11, 2023
Exxon Mobil said Wednesday it agreed to buy shale rival Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 billion in an all-stock deal.
UAAP: NU bounces back from UP loss with beatdown of UST
October 11, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---A motivated National University bounced back in a huge way and blew out University of Santo Tomas, 87-69, in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.
According to Jolo Manansa...
Ancajas vs younger Inoue
October 11, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON Jerwin Ancajas gets a shot at winning a world title in a heavier weight class after arranging a WBA bantamweight showdown against Japanese champion Takuma Inoue on Nov. 15 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Top Rank ma...
AI 3D printing program helps personalize models
October 11, 2023
Printing 3D models has become more affordable and accessible, enabling many to start personalized projects. That is why many beginners download ready-made models on free, open-source repositories. However, customizing them can be difficult for first-ti...
UK regulator examining Vodafone-Hutchison’s $19-B mobile merger
October 11, 2023
LONDON - Britain's antitrust watchdog is examining whether a $19-billion tie-up between Vodafone's UK operation and CK Hutchison's Three UK would substantially lessen competition, it said on Wednesday.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...
U.S.’ Yellen, PBOC’s Pan to meet for talks, including on debt
October 11, 2023
MARRAKECH, Morocco - Janet Yellen said on Wednesday she planned to meet Chinese central bank boss Pan Gongsheng this week for talks that will broach debt issues, as the U.S. Treasury Secretary and World Bank President Ajay Banga called for faster d...
Dennis Trillo renews contract, remains a Kapuso after 20 years
October 11, 2023
Dennis Trillo's loyalty remains with GMA, as he recently renewed his contract with the Kapuso network, which has served as his home network for the past 20 years.
On Instagram, the "Voltes V: Legacy" actor expressed his gratitude to GMA as he ce...
Pagasa issues flood warning in 7 regions due to LPA
October 11, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned of possible flooding in seven regions across the country due to a low pressure area (LPA) 840 kilometers east of ...
PVL: Choco Mucho hopes to carry momentum into All-Filipino Conference
October 11, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- After winning a bronze medal in the VTV Cup in Vietnam last August, Choco Mucho is determined to reach the podium for the first time in the season-ending Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.
The Flying...
Jeremy Miado vs Lito Adiwang rematch booked for ONE Fight Night 16
October 11, 2023
Two of the best strikers in Philippine mixed martial arts are scheduled to collide once more when Jeremy Miado takes on Lito Adiwang on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 16 on November 4 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Juan Karlos reacts to making history as the 1st Filipino to debut in the Top 100 on the global Spotify chart
October 11, 2023
Juan Karlos admitted he didn't know what to feel after he became the first Filipino to debut in the Top 100 of the global Spotify chart over the weekend with his new song "Ere."
Alex Volkanovski steps in to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 294
October 11, 2023
UFC 294 has a new main event 11 days before the fight after the organization announced that UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch on October 22 at Etih...
UP survives FEU in OT for fourth straight win
October 11, 2023
University of the Philippines survived Far Eastern University in overtime, 80-76, to remain perfect in four games in UAAP Season 86.
Creamline ready even without ace setter – Valdez
October 11, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Creamline Cool Smashers remain optimistic of their chances in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference starting this weekend even without their veteran setter Jia De Guzman. “We’re miss...
Exciting games seen as 12 teams dispute PVL All-Pinoy crown
October 11, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Players and coaches expect tougher and exciting matches when an expanded and more diverse Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference fires off on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. A ...
Clint Escamis, Marc Cuenco propel Mapua as Letran goes 0-6
October 11, 2023
Clint Escamis and Marc Cuenco were almost unstoppable as the backcourt duo propelled Mapua University to a 77-71 win over woeful Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 99 on Wednesday.
Klarna takes aim at Google and Amazon with AI image recognition tool for shopping
October 11, 2023
A new feature in the Klarna app will let users point their phone at an item of clothing or electronics gadget and find results for similar products.
King shows might as Generals foil Pirates
October 11, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO King Gurtiza took charge in the end game as Emilio Aguinaldo College handed the Shawn Umali-less Lyceum its first loss in seven starts with an 83-76 overtime win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil...
PAGASA monitors LPA off Eastern Visayas
October 11, 2023
The trough of a low pressure area located off Eastern Visayas will bring rains to parts of the country, the state weather bureau PAGASA said on Wednesday.
OFWs, inspirasyon ni Anton Paras sa pagsulat ng kantang ‘Can’t Wait’
October 11, 2023
Naging inspirasyon ng singer-songwriter na si Anton Paras sa kaniyang awiting "Can't Wait" ang mga OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) at ang mga nasa long-distance relationships.
Bambol refuses to blink in his battle against PSC
October 11, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is not blinking in his “war” against the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), stressing the government sports agency had a hand in the demand lett...
Alden Richards kay Julia Montes bilang leading lady: Ideal at walang kaplastikan
October 11, 2023
Inihayag ni Alden Richards ang paghanga sa kaniyang leading lady sa “Five Break-Ups and a Romance” na si Julia Montes, na inilarawan niya bilang “ideal” at “walang kaplastikan.”
Rookies shine as UP pips FEU in OT; Ateneo downs UE
October 11, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER No easy win this time for University of the Philippines. But in posting their fourth straight victory, the Maroons banked heavily on the heroics of rookies Janjan Felicilda and Francis Lopez to beat the Far Easter...
EAC coach Cabiltes: Generals focused on Final Four race, not stopping streaks
October 11, 2023
In five games so far, Emilio Aguinaldo College had beaten three powerhouse teams en route to an impressive 3-2 start in the NCAA Season 99.
London Luton Airport suspends flights after car park inferno
October 11, 2023
The local fire department said up to 1,200 cars could have been in the car park at the time.
Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed
October 11, 2023
A strong earthquake rattled Afghanistan's western province of Herat on Wednesday, forcing authorities to redeploy relief and rescue teams.
90s boyband na A1, bilib sa SB19; single nilang ‘Call Me When You Land,’ payag i-cover
October 11, 2023
Inihayag ng 90s boyband na A1 ang kanilang papuri sa Pinoy boy group na SB19.
King Gurtiza takes charge as EAC halts Lyceum streak with OT win
October 11, 2023
Emilio Aguinaldo College pulled off an upset and stunned league-leading and erstwhile undefeated Lyceum of the Philippines University in overtime, 83-76.
Calls for AI regulations to protect jobs rise in Europe after ChatGPT’s arrival
October 11, 2023
An IE University study showed that, out of a sample of 3,000 Europeans, 68% want their governments to introduce rules to safeguard jobs from AI.
Australian journalist Cheng Lei detained by China arrives home
October 11, 2023
Australian journalist Cheng Lei returned home on Wednesday after being released by Beijing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
CNBC Daily Open: Investors flocked to U.S. Treasurys for safety
October 11, 2023
In times of risk, investors turn to safe assets. And there’s no asset perceived as safer — while remaining liquid — than a U.S. Treasury bond.
I missed Beyoncé’s European tour, so I flew 4,600 miles to New Orleans to see her in concert — by myself
October 11, 2023
Beyoncé's Renaissance tour tickets quickly sold out in the U.K. So I bought a single ticket to a show in New Orleans — and boarded a flight by myself.
POC, PSC at odds over liquidation from 1998 Asian Games
October 11, 2023
Following the Philippines' campaign in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, two of the country's top sports organizations seem to not be seeing eye to eye over a liquidation matter from an event held 25 years ago.
Julia Montes talks about friendship built with Alden Richards on ‘Five Breakups and a Romance’ set
October 11, 2023
Julia Montes has nothing but kind words for her “Five Breakups and a Romance” co-star, Alden Richards!
Undermanned Lyceum, Mapua look to extend streak vs EAC, Letran
October 11, 2023
An undermanned Lyceum of the Philippines University and Mapua University will look to extend their respective streaks when they tackle Emilio Aguinaldo College and Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 99 on Wednesday.
China’s consumer spending isn’t roaring back to pre-pandemic levels yet
October 11, 2023
China's consumer spending still isn't growing as fast as it did before the pandemic, analysts said.
Worried about the volatile market? Analysts love these 10 global stocks with safe and high dividends
October 11, 2023
Investors have to contend with an increasingly volatile market, and some analysts recommend buying dividend stocks as a way around it.
LPA’s trough bringing scattered rain to parts of Philippines
October 11, 2023
The low pressure area is 750 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, as of early Wednesday, October 11