DTI: 2023 investments likely to top P1.5-trillion target

September 12, 2023
Business
 Othel V. Campos
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Tuesday expressed optimism that investment approvals will surpass the P1.5-trillion target for 2023. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said investment pledges already reached P800 billion so far, and with new commitments from the recent trade missions, “it’s just a matter of time in realizing the investment target.” “I […]
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How cyber scammers are trying to make AI tools pay

September 12, 2023
News
 AFP
By Jules Bonnard Paris, France — Proponents of artificial intelligence say its potential is limitless. But cyber scammers could also use it to their advantage. Analysts explained to AFP how the technology could increase the risk from online crime. Phishers of emails Chatbots are the best-known of all AI tools thanks to the rampant success […]
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Release of fuel subsidies to start Wednesday

September 12, 2023
Business
 Darwin G. Amojelar
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said the distribution of fuel subsidies to public transport operators will start Wednesday (Sept. 13) to cushion the impact of high petroleum prices. The agency’s Memorandum Circular No. 2023-038 provides the standards in the implementation of the Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP) or Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP). Among […]
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Lead poisoning causes far more death, IQ loss than thought: study

September 12, 2023
News
 AFP
By Daniel Lawler Paris, France — Lead poisoning has a far greater impact on global health than previously thought, potentially contributing to over five million deaths a year and posing a similar threat to air pollution, modelling research suggested Tuesday. The study, described as “a wake-up call”, also estimated that exposure to the toxic metal […]
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Google PH reinforces commitment to boosting MSMEs with the Digital Export Enablement Programme 

September 12, 2023
News
 Manila Standard - Tech
  Local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will get the opportunity to modernize and perform better with the launch of the Digital Export Enablement Programme (DEEP), a training program that upskills entrepreneurs on how to maximize Google tools for their businesses. Google Philippines partnered with the Department of Trade Industry, International Trade Centre (ITC), […]
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PNP’s commitment to cleanse its ranks sees 4,082 personnel cases resolved

September 12, 2023
News
 Manila Standard
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has made significant strides in upholding discipline and accountability within its ranks, as it announces the resolution of 4,082 cases involving its personnel, spanning from January 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023. In a statement, the PNP Public Information Office said these cases encompass a range of penalties imposed that […]
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N. Korea’s Kim in Russia for Putin talks as US warns on arms deal

September 12, 2023
News
 AFP
By Claire Lee and Cat Barton Seoul, South Korea — North Korea’s Kim Jong Un was in Russia on a rare overseas visit Tuesday ahead of a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, sparking warnings from Washington over a possible arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Wearing a black suit and flanked by uniformed defence […]
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Court clears Ressa, Rappler of tax charges

September 12, 2023
News
 Joel Pinaroc
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa was acquitted Tuesday of her final tax evasion charge, the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison. Ressa smiled as the judge delivered the verdict in a case that has dragged on for nearly five years. The 59-year-old, who won a Nobel […]
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US signs off on transfer of funds to Iran in prisoner deal

September 12, 2023
News
 AFP
By Shaun TANDON Washington, United States — The United States confirmed Monday it had signed off on the transfer of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds from South Korea, paving the way for five US citizens to leave Tehran. The archenemies announced last month, after protracted negotiations, a deal in which the US citizens were […]
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International organization sees Philippines growing 5.9% in 2023

September 12, 2023
Business
 Julito G. Rada
The Philippine economy will likely post a slower growth of 5.9 percent in 2023, compared to the 46-year high of 7.6 percent in 2022 amid weaker external demand, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said Tuesday. AMRO, an international organization that carries out macroeconomic surveillance in the ASEAN+3 region and is composed of the 10 […]
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