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Officials say at least 10,000 people are feared missing or dead, though tolls confirmed dead so far vary.

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple’s Lightning cable?

September 13, 2023

Kelvin Chan | AP Business Writer

Say goodbye to Apple's Lightning cable! Apple is adopting the widely-used USB-C connector, complying with the European Union's common charging rule. USB-C means faster charging, high-speed data transfer, and more.

MGM Resorts says cyberattack could have material effect on company

September 13, 2023

MGM Resorts filed a report with the SEC acknowledging the three-day outage but is continuing to refer to it as a cybersecurity issue.

Convenience store sa Tagbilaran City, Bohol, hinoldap

September 13, 2023

Hinahanap ngayon ng mga awtoridad ang dalawang lalaki na nangholdap sa isang convenience store sa Tagbilaran City, City noong nakaraang linggo.

Marcos pitches Maharlika Investment Fund, tech at Asia Summit

September 13, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

STRONG economic fundamentals, the soon-to-be implemented Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), and a thriving tech ecosystem headlined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. call for new investments during the 10th Asia Summit of the Milken Institute in Singapo...

PHL to publish new map showing WPS, Benham Rise–NSC

September 13, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

HAVE you noticed that the Philippine maps sold in bookstores or published in government websites do not indicate the West Philippine Sea and Philippine Rise?

PHL, India eye possible joint oil, gas exploration

September 13, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

MARITIME and academic experts from India have suggested that Manila and New Delhi explore possible joint oil and gas exploration offshore, possibly in the West Philippine Sea.

House wraps up hearings on P5.77-T budget

September 13, 2023

Jovee Marie de la Cruz

LEADERS of the House of Representatives assured the public on Wednesday that there will be no reenacted budget next year as the House Committee on Appropriations ended its deliberations for the proposed P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget on time.

ADB OKs $303-M PHL infra loan vs floods, climate risks

September 13, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday it has approved a $303-million loan for an infrastructure project that is expected to reduce flood and climate risks and protect people and livelihoods in three major river basins in the Philippines.

80% of Tesda graduates get jobs but pay low

September 13, 2023

Butch Fernandez

EIGHT out of 10 Tesda graduates are employed, but most of them earn below minimum wage, drawing concern from a senator who once headed the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

DA Livestock Usec: subsidy possible, but first, vaccines vs ASF must hurdle trials

September 13, 2023

Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

THE Philippine government is mulling over subsidizing the commercial rollout of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine in the future—assuming those under trial are proven effective, a high-ranking agriculture official said.

Filipino soldiers endure loneliness in guarding Pag-asa Island

September 13, 2023

Filipino soldiers stationed in Pag-asa Island face the tough task of keeping the government's presence in the contested territory, which is part of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. However, one of the biggest battles they endure in the remot...

DOE targets interested MSPs in government’s electrification drive

September 13, 2023

Lenie Lectura

In a bid to accelerate the government’s electrification program, the Department of Energy (DOE) is now crafting the best way to auction unserved areas to interested microgrid system providers (MSPs).

Kim and Putin talks end after two hours, leaders hail alliance stretching back to Cold War era

September 13, 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun their meeting at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome where they will hold talks.

Go advocates road safety

September 13, 2023

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Stressing responsible road sharing, Sen. Bong Go attended on Sept. 12 the turnover ceremony of motorcycle units for the new Motorcycle Riding Academy established by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Pasig City.

Up to 400 Pinoys possibly affected by Morocco quake

September 13, 2023

Mayen Jaymalin

Up to 400 Filipinos might have been affected by the strong earthquake in Morocco, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

Militant groups hit Marcos Jr.’s lifestyle

September 13, 2023

Emmanuel Tupas

Cause-oriented groups criticized President Marcos for allegedly flaunting his lifestyle while the country is experiencing economic hardships.

Sugar industry receives P314 million grant from Japan

September 13, 2023

Danessa Rivera

The Philippines’ sugarcane industry has received a P314-million grant from the Japanese government as part of the farm mechanization program.

‘Tariff cut, price ceiling to pull down palay prices’

September 13, 2023

Bella Cariaso

The proposed tariff cut on imported rice combined with the rice price ceiling implemented on Sept. 5 will result in the farmgate price of palay further plummeting to P6 per kilo, according to farmers’ group Federation of Free Farmers.

Only 0.3% of medicines expired – DOH

September 13, 2023

Mayen Jaymalin

The Department of Health yesterday clarified that not all of the P7.4 billion worth of drugs tagged by the Commission on Audit have expired.

Teodoro gets CA nod

September 13, 2023

Cecille Suerte Felipe

The Commission on Appointments confirmed yesterday the ad interim appointment of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., who raised concern over external threats through internal activities by taking control of the local economy and processes.

Report: Philippines still worst in Asia for environment defenders

September 13, 2023

Janvic Mateo

More than a week after two environmental activists were seized in Bataan, a new report showed that the Philippines remains the worst country for environment defenders in Asia.

Funding pushed for permanent structure in Ayungin

September 13, 2023

Michael Punongbayan

Legislators are pushing to finance a project that will construct a permanent structure in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea where soldiers are stationed on the grounded BRP Sierra Madre.

Government mulls ownership cap, higher prices for SIMs

September 13, 2023

Elijah Felice Rosales

Owning multiple Subscriber Identity Module cards will be difficult and costly as the Department of Information and Communications Technology is looking into limiting SIM ownership and imposing a registration fee for a fourth card and beyond.

Libyans search for families after catastrophic flood

September 13, 2023

Residents of the devastated Libyan city of Derna desperately searched for missing relatives on Wednesday and rescue workers appealed for more body bags, after a catastrophic flood that killed thousands of people and swept many out to sea.

Some rice retailers fail to get cash aid due to errors in records

September 13, 2023

Some lacked information on their records and were asked to produce more documents and return.

Apple announces iOS 17 release date

September 13, 2023

Apple announced iOS 17 will be available for users to download on Sept. 18.

Testigo para sa kasambahay na nabulag dahil umano sa pagmamalupit ng ama, nakaligtas sa pamamaril

September 13, 2023

Pinasok sa kaniyang bahay at pinagbabaril pero nakaligtas ang dating katrabaho at isa sa mga testigo para sa minaltrato umanong kasambahay na si Elvie Vergara na si "Alyas Dodong," sa Occidental Mindoro.

Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2023, in one chart

September 13, 2023

A spike in gasoline prices was largely responsible for a 3.7% annual increase in the consumer price index for August 2023.

Carriers Are Offering Great iPhone 15 Deals—Just Beware the Fine Print

September 13, 2023

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Trade-in offers from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon also come with trade-offs.

Ukraine hits Russian naval targets in major Crimea attack

September 13, 2023

Ukraine said it struck Russian naval targets and port infrastructure early on Wednesday in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, in what appeared to be the biggest attack of the war on the home of the Russian navy's Black Sea Fleet.

Botulism from sardine dish kills diner in France

September 13, 2023

A woman has died from botulism after eating sardines at a Bordeaux restaurant and 12 other people, mostly foreigners, are being treated for the rare condition, French health officials said Wednesday.

Apple’s iPhone 15 launch focused heavily on AI — even though the tech giant didn’t mention it

September 13, 2023

For the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple unveiled the S9 chip. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max meanwhile are powered by the A17 Pro chip.

MMDA to develop P70-M park along Roxas Boulevard

September 13, 2023

Dubbed as the Roxas Boulevard Promenade, the linear park will occupy 1.6 hectares and will have a budget of P70 million, according to a "24 Oras" report by Dano Tingcungco.

H&M to sell second-hand clothes at London flagship

September 13, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

H&M will begin selling second-hand clothing and accessories at its London flagship store amid new regulatory pressure from the EU.

8-year-old girl born with no anal opening gets surgery thanks to GMA Kapuso Foundation

September 13, 2023

Entertainment

An eight-year-old girl from Sulu who was born with no anal opening underwent surgery thanks to the help of the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

Philippines must leverage alliances in West PH Sea –Teodoro

September 13, 2023