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The southwest monsoon or habagat will bring cloudy skies and isolated rain over the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon on Friday, PAGASA reported.

Former Trump aide Peter Navarro guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress

September 7, 2023

Peter Navarro has said he failed to comply with a subpoena from Congress because former President Donald Trump told him to assert executive privilege.

Former FTX exec Salame to forfeit $1.5 billion, pleads guilty to two criminal counts

September 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to federal campaign finance and money-transmitting crimes.

Bruce Springsteen scrubs eight September tour dates, citing peptic ulcers

September 7, 2023

Entertainment

Veteran rocker Bruce Springsteen said on Wednesday he was indefinitely postponing eight tour dates this month with his E Street Band, citing medical treatment he is undergoing for peptic ulcers.

Kelly Evans: Why China is turning into a liability for American companies

September 7, 2023

CNBC's Kelly Evans explains how many American companies are suddenly facing a liability in China, after years of growth and ballooning potential.

Apple shares fall after reports that China banned iPhone use by government employees

September 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

The reported restrictions, which have not been publicly announced by Beijing, raise concerns that Apple's products could get caught up in global tensions.

‘That 70’s Show’ actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes

September 7, 2023

Entertainment

"That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women about 20 years ago in a case that stirred controversy around the Church of Scientology.

Carl Icahn says new Illumina CEO has his ‘full support’ months after proxy fight

September 7, 2023

Activist investor Icahn's blessing is a relief for the company as it tries to rebound from a bitter proxy fight with the billionaire investor.

UAW president calls GM offer with 10% pay increases ‘insulting’ ahead of strike deadline a week away

September 7, 2023

GM's latest offer still falls short of the union's demands. The UAW could strike against all three Detroit automakers next week.

Scientists grow human-like kidneys in pigs

September 7, 2023

Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages.

Europe is the ‘land of equity yield.’ These funds can give U.S. investors a slice of the payouts

September 7, 2023

A combination of growing net buybacks and solid dividends is boosting the yield profile of European stocks, according to Morgan Stanley.

British American Tobacco finalizes Russia exit with sale to local managers

September 7, 2023

British American Tobacco's brands include Camel and Newport.

These are Wall Street’s favorite energy stocks as oil rallies

September 7, 2023

CNBC Pro searched for energy companies in the S&P 500 that not only stand to benefit from the recent jump in oil prices but that are also loved by analysts.

Severe flooding in Greece leaves at least 6 dead and 6 missing, villages cut off

September 7, 2023

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Moscow slams U.S. supply of depleted uranium weapons to Kyiv; drones target more Russian cities

September 7, 2023

Russian officials have slammed the U.S.' decision to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium weapons, with one describing the move as a "criminal act."

New York man was killed ‘instantly’ by Peloton bike, his family says in lawsuit

September 7, 2023

The family of Ryan Furtado claims his Peloton bike severed his carotid artery and killed him "instantly," marking the first known death linked to the bike.

Israeli scientists create model of human embryo without using eggs or sperm

September 7, 2023

Scientists in Israel have created a model of a human embryo from stem cells in the laboratory, without using sperm, eggs or a womb, offering a unique glimpse into the early stages of embryonic development.

UN calls for age limits for AI tools in schools

September 7, 2023

In new guidance for governments, the UN's education body UNESCO warned that public authorities were not ready to deal with the ethical issues of rolling out "generative" Artificial Intelligence programs in schools.

PBBM vows to deepen Asean cooperation amid geopolitical tension, climate change

September 7, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday pushed for regional order and cooperation amid intensified geopolitical tensions and accelerating climate change during the 18th East Asia Summit in Indonesia.

Factory output rises on pre-holiday preparations

September 7, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

ANNUAL preparations for the holidays allowed the country’s manufacturing output to increase in July 2023, according to the latest Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (Missi) results released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

PBBM looks to Asean allies for rice imports

September 7, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

DESPITE the country’s recently reported sufficient rice supplies, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is now eyeing more imports of the food staple from Vietnam and Cambodia to ensure the country’s long-term food security.

‘Slowbalization’ to persist, says UK-based think tank

September 7, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

UK-BASED think tank Oxford Economics said the recent weakness in goods trade has been concentrated in Asia and Europe, noting that the trend of ‘slowbalization,’ which was visible since the global financial crisis, will persist.

GIR settles at $99.8B as of end-Aug–BSP

September 7, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

PAYMENTS made by the national government on its foreign currency debts and lower gold prices pushed the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) to below $100 billion in August 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Marcos, Harris eye bigger SCS drills with other states

September 7, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. and US Vice President Kamala Harris explored a possible expansion of their joint bilateral exercises with other countries in the South China Sea.

Jean Garcia sa mga eksena niyang sampalan: ‘Kailangan sukat’

September 7, 2023

Entertainment

Ibinahagi ng batikang aktres na si Jean Garcia sa "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" ang kaniyang technique sa mga eksena na mayroon siyang sasampalin.

DOE crafts circular on exploration, development and utilization of hydrogen fuel

September 7, 2023

Lenie Lectura

THE Department of Energy (DOE) has crafted a circular that will include hydrogen fuel as among the energy sources governed by Presidential Decree 87 (PD 87) or the Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972.

BPI approves propagation of Bt cotton for commercial production

September 7, 2023

Manuel Cayon

DAVAO CITY—The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) flashed the green light for the planting for commercial production in the country of a genetically modified cotton variety, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (Isaaa...

Survey shows ‘boomerang employees’ may be solution to skills shortage in workplace

September 7, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

Nearly 8 in 10, or 78 percent of surveyed professionals in the country said they are open to returning to their previous employer, according to a recent poll conducted by global recruitment consultancy firm Robert Walters.

PHL fails to score on local tours for FIBA tournament

September 7, 2023

Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

THE Philippines not only missed a direct ticket to the Paris Olympics in 2024. It also missed out on showcasing popular tourism destinations in the country to the international basketball teams participating in the ongoing FIBA World Cup.

Chinese social media campaigns are successfully impersonating U.S. voters, Microsoft warns

September 7, 2023

Chinese campaigns are active on Twitter and other sites, while some disinformation campaigns are also using generative AI content to create graphics

Lucio Tan receives Cabuyao’s first Golden Bell Award

September 7, 2023

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Business tycoon Lucio Tan, head of the conglomerate Lucio Tan Group of Companies, recently received the first Golden Bell Award from the local government of Cabuyao City for helping the city hasten its economic development and protect the environment.

Cacdac named migrant workers department OIC

September 7, 2023

Helen Flores

President Marcos has designated Hans Leo Cacdac as officer-in-charge of the Department of Migrant Worker, Malacañang announced on Wednesday night.

Marcos pushes ‘loss and damage’ fund for climate action

September 7, 2023

Alexis Romero

President Marcos has pushed for a loss and damage fund to support measures aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change, which he described as one of the “complex challenges” confronting the international landscape.

DTI exec: Only Marcos can lift price ceiling

September 7, 2023

Ramon Efren Lazaro

Only President Marcos can lift Executive Order No. 39 mandating the price ceiling of rice at P41 and P45 per kilo, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry said on Thursday amid calls to withdraw the price cap within two to three weeks.

Free trade pact signed between Philippines, South Korea

September 7, 2023

Alexis Romero

The Philippines and South Korea have signed a free trade agreement that is expected to enhance their investment ties, President Marcos announced yesterday.

Alarm raised over 3 million drop in school enrollees

September 7, 2023

Neil Jayson Servallos

ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro expressed alarm over the three million drop in the number of enrollees for this school year, calling on Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to explain the worrisome trend.

Rice traders bemoan daily losses from price cap

September 7, 2023