PH, Lithuania to improve technology, cybersecurity ties
October 4, 2023
The Philippines and Lithuania have agreed to collaborate in terms of improving technology and cybersecurity.
South Korea, PH to tackle West Philippine Sea concerns in upcoming meet
October 4, 2023
South Korea and the Philippines are set to discuss current developments and security over the West Philippine Sea in their upcoming maritime meeting, South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa has said. Lee said the two states will hold the 2nd Philippine-South Korea Maritime Cooperation Dialogue in Manila next week following their successful inaugural […]
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Two dead in Bangkok mall shooting, 14-year-old boy arrested
October 4, 2023
Bangkok, Thailand – A 14-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday after a shooting at a packed Bangkok mall that left two people dead and five wounded, and sent hundreds of panicked shoppers running in terror into the streets. Witnesses told AFP of chaotic scenes as shots rang out at the upmarket Siam Paragon mall in the […]
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Marcos wants to work with Guatemala on climate change mitigation
October 4, 2023
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is eyeing to work in other areas of cooperation with Guatemala -- especially on climate change mitigation -- aside from the agriculture sector.
Quezon City fire kills 2
October 4, 2023
Two persons were killed in a fire incident in Fairview, Quezon City, Unang Balita reported on Wednesday, citing the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
What are the next steps as US House searches for new speaker?
October 4, 2023
The US House of Representatives for the first time in its history has booted its speaker out of the job, as infighting in the narrow and bitterly divided Republican majority toppled Kevin McCarthy from the position. Here is a look at what comes next:
Trump hit with gag order after lashing out at court clerk in NY fraud case
October 4, 2023
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial on Tuesday imposed a gag order - promising sanctions for any violations - on the former US president and others in the case after Trump took to social media to lash out at the judge's top law clerk.
North Korea criticizes new US strategy on weapons of mass destruction
October 4, 2023
North Korea criticized a new US strategy on countering weapons of mass destruction for describing the reclusive state as among those it considers a "persistent threat," KCNA media reported on Wednesday.
Senators Probe TikTok’s Executive Transfers From ByteDance
October 4, 2023
The senators want information about TikTok’s ties to its parent, including whether it disclosed recent personnel moves to the U.S. government.
Intel to Split Off Specialized Chip Business as CEO Pursues Turnaround
October 4, 2023
The chip maker says the unit that makes programmable chips for defense and telecommunications will eventually go public.
Something is breaking in financial markets — Here’s what’s behind the sell-off
October 4, 2023
The pain of recognition was acute for Wall Street on Tuesday, with major averages down sharply across the board.
Jenny moves west northwestward, Signal No. 3 remains over Itbayat
October 4, 2023
Typhoon Jenny slightly weakens and commences its west northwestward turn towards southern Taiwan as Signal No. 3 remains over Itbayat, Batanes, PAGASA reported.
US House ousts Kevin McCarthy as leader in historic vote
October 4, 2023
The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his job, as infighting among his fellow Republicans plunged Congress into further chaos just days after it narrowly averted a government shutdown.
Amazon Used Secret ‘Project Nessie’ Algorithm to Raise Prices
October 4, 2023
Amazon.com used an algorithm code-named “Project Nessie” to test how much it could raise prices in a way that competitors would follow, according to redacted portions of the FTC’s monopoly lawsuit.
At least 21 dead after Italian bus falls from Venice overpass
October 4, 2023
At least 21 people died on Tuesday after a city bus carrying tourists to a campground crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy and caught fire, the city's prefect Michele Di Bari said.
Beyonce’s concert film to be distributed globally by AMC
October 4, 2023
A film based on US pop star Beyonce's hit "Renaissance World Tour" is set to be distributed globally by a unit of AMC Entertainment, the company said, as cinema chains look to fill content gaps stemming from Hollywood strikes.
Mikee Quintos opens up about past feelings for Alden Richards and confession
October 4, 2023
Kapuso star Mikee Quintos revealed that she once had romantic feelings for fellow actor Alden Richards and had even confessed her emotions to him. During an episode of ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ on Monday, Mikee Quintos shared details about her previous attraction to Alden Richards. Her feelings for Alden began to develop when they [...]
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WHO: No new cases of Nipah virus detected since Sept 15
October 4, 2023
No fresh cases of the deadly Nipah virus have been detected since Sept. 15 in India's southern state of Kerala, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Amidst their eviction from Sorsogon, Jay Contreras of Kamikazee writes cryptic post
October 4, 2023
A cloud of uncertainty hovers over the recent controversy involving the iconic Filipino band Kamikazee, as the group failed to perform at an event commemorating the fiesta of Casiguran in Sorsogon. Rather than offering a direct response to the pressing questions surrounding their encounter with Sorsogon governor Boboy Hamor, Jay Contreras, the lead singer of [...]
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‘Medusa’ leaks PhilHealth data
October 4, 2023
But membership, financial, claims details intact, agency claims Hackers have started exposing data of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on the dark web, the state health insurer admitted Tuesday, a day after denying the group’s $300,000 ransom demand and dismissing the threat of information getting leaked online as “clearly a bluff.” PhilHealth senior vice […]
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Typhoon Jenny maintains strength, Signal No.3 raised over Itbayat, Batanes
October 3, 2023
Typhoon Jenny maintains its strength while moving over the waters east northeast of Batanes as Storm Signal No. 3 is raised over Itbayat, PAGASA reported.
Neo Rivera sings about God’s comfort in new song, ‘Alam Ko’
October 3, 2023
Actor and singer-songwriter Neo Rivera reassures listeners of God’s comforting love in his newest inspirational single produced by Reverb Worship PH titled, Alam Ko—out now on all digital streaming platforms worldwide! Originally written as a “rant” song, Neo penned Alam Ko in just 10 minutes, which flowed from a night of intense emotions, feelings of [...]
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EAC looks to continue surge vs JRU; Benilde, Mapua eye bounce-back win
October 3, 2023
Surging Emilio Aguinaldo College will look to extend its hot start when it collides with Jose Rizal University while Mapua University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde will eye to recover from losses on Wednesday in NCAA Season 99.
Nobel prize for physics goes to trio for lighting up secrets of the atom
October 3, 2023
Scientists Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics for creating ultra-short pulses of light that can give a snapshot of changes within atoms, potentially leading to better detection of disease.
PhilPost open to utilize Manila Central Post Office as ‘cultural corridor’
October 3, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Department of Tourism (DOT) chief Christina Frasco on Tuesday disclosed that the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) has expressed interest in utilizing the fire-hit Manila Central Post Off...
Trio wins Nobel physics prize for lighting up secrets of the atom
October 3, 2023
STOCKHOLM - Scientists Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics for creating ultra-short pulses of light that can give a snapshot of changes within atoms, potentially leadi...
‘Moving,’ ‘Mask Girl,’ ‘The Killing Vote’ shine as K-drama favorites
October 3, 2023
K-drama shows have not only taken the Philippines but also the whole world by storm, usually finding themselves atop streaming platforms.
Due to the increasing popularity of over-the-top (OTT) streaming sites such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prim...
‘Royal Blood’ drops 3 other versions of Diana Royales killer reveal
October 3, 2023
"Royal Blood" ended with the revelation of Diana Royales's killer--it's none other than Louie Castor, Margaret Royales's stepson.
Asian Games: Shanti Pereira ends Singapore athletics gold drought
October 3, 2023
When Shanti Pereira sprinted to Singapore's first athletics Asian Games gold in 49 years no one was prouder than her parents watching from the stands in Hangzhou.
Pereira draped herself in the Singapore flag after her 200m triumph and ran toward...
NCAA: John Barba’s explosion a testament to Lyceum’s ‘unpredictability’
October 3, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---In Lyceum's stellar opening run in the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament, coach Gilbert Malabanan always emphasized that his team boasts of "unpredictability."
On Tuesday against San Sebastian, John Barba became a ...
Crypto group na inireklamo nina Mikee Quintos at Paul Salas, ‘di pa rin nakikipag-ugnayan
October 3, 2023
Sinabi ng abogado ng mga Kapuso star na sina Mikee Quintos at Paul Salas na hindi pa rin nakikipag-ugnayan sa kanila ang inireklamo nilang cryptocurrency group.
SB19 launches own company 1Z Entertainment with Pablo as CEO
October 3, 2023
SB19 --- consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin --- took a leap in their careers as they officially launched their own company 1Z Entertainment, months after declaring they havetransitioned into being self-managed stars.
The P-pop sup...
Zubiri confident that Maharlika fund will withstand judicial scrutiny
October 3, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Tuesday evening expressed confidence that the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund Act will "withstand" judicial scrutiny.
Zubiri made this statement after t...
PhilHealth: Cyberattack hits only employees’ database not of members
October 3, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Following a ransomware attack, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday clarified that the compromised members' information were from employees' workstations and application servers, and not from t...
Carlo Paalam bids Asian Games boxing medal hopes goodbye after QF loss
October 3, 2023
Carlo Paalam ended his campaign at the 19th Asian Games after falling prey to Uzbekistan's Abdumalik Khalokov in the men's 57kg quarterfinals on Tuesday in Hangzhou, China.
Asian Games: No podium for PH hurdlers Lauren Hoffman, Robyn Brown
October 3, 2023
HANGZHOU, China---Lauren Hoffman and Robyn Brown sprang out of the starting blocks at full throttle but weren't fast enough to seize a medal in the women's 400m hurdles final in the 19th Asian Games.
Hoffman crossed the line fifth in 57.21 secon...
Andrea Torres, naagawan at naakusahan noon na nang-agaw ng boyfriend
October 3, 2023
Inilahad ni Andrea Torres na naranasan na niya noon na maagawan at maakusahan din na nang-agaw ng boyfriend.
DSWD assures cash assistance to family of late Antipolo pupil
October 3, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will give cash assistance to the family of the Grade 5 student in Antipolo City who suffered a fatal brain injury after a teacher allegedly slapped him and pulled his h...