Blinken announces $1 billion Ukraine aid package during surprise visit
September 6, 2023
Blinken's trip comes amid steady gains by Ukrainian forces carrying out a counteroffensive in the south and east of the country.
Mexico City Marathon disqualifies 11,000 runners for cheating
September 6, 2023
Approximately 11,000 runners in the Mexico City Marathon were disqualified for cheating, according to a report in Spanish newspaper Marca.
Trump suffers big loss in E. Jean Carroll defamation case, judge says he’s liable
September 6, 2023
Donald Trump is set to stand trial in a defamation case by E. Jean Carroll just as the 2024 Republican presidential nomination primaries are set to start.
This former Harvard lecturer sold his company for nearly $20 million—and burnt out immediately after: Here’s how he recovered
September 6, 2023
Suneel Gupta sold his company for nearly $20 million in 2016, but didn't feel energized or fulfilled after. Here are the practices he used to reverse burnout.
Blinken makes surprise trip to Kyiv as fatal blast hits Donetsk region
September 6, 2023
Ukraine was attacked with a barrage of drones and missiles overnight, officials said, with the capital Kyiv and the southern port of Odesa among the targets.
Buy ‘BAT’ — CLSA gives three stocks to bet on China in the global AI race
September 6, 2023
These three stocks stand to benefit from the future explosion of artificial intelligence in China, CLSA says.
Khosla Ventures backs effort to make orchards of lung-like material to absorb CO2 from air
September 6, 2023
Khosla Ventures backs Spiritus, a carbon removal company coming out of stealth with a material and that passively absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
Lagman: President”s contingent fund can be source of aid for rice retailers
September 6, 2023
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s contingent fund worth P13 billion can be a source of aid for rice retailers who are expected to suffer losses due to the mandatory price ceiling Malacañang has imposed on rice, opposition lawmaker Albay Rep. ...
Mukha ng mga artista at influencer, ginagamit ng sindikato sa online love scam
September 6, 2023
Natuklasan ng mga awtoridad na mukha ng mga sikat na artista at influencer ang ginagamit na profile photo ng grupong nagsasagawa ng love scam na mga dayuhan ang binibiktima.
Another road rage incident reported, this time in Valenzuela City
September 6, 2023
After the reported road rage incidents in Quezon City and Makati City, a video recording showed a similar incident that occurred in Valenzuela City last month, according to the report on "State of the Nation" Wednesday.
Driver ng SUV na may hawak na baril, nahuli-cam sa Valenzuela City
September 6, 2023
Inaalam na ng mga awtoridad ng Valenzuela City ang pagkakakilanlan ng driver ng isang SUV na nahuli-cam na bumaba ng kaniyang sasakyan na may hawak na baril na hinihinalang isa ring insidente ng away sa kalye.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine is effective against newer variant
September 6, 2023
Moderna on Wednesday said clinical trial data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine will likely be effective against the highly-mutated BA.2.86 subvariant of the coronavirus that has raised fears of a resurgence of infections.
Leaders with Gladwell
September 6, 2023
Iconic author and speaker Malcolm Gladwell (middle, seated) meets with corporate leaders, including SMPHI Chairman Hans Sy and SM Investments Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson, before serving as the Keynote Speaker of SM Supermalls’ Tenant-Partners S...
Korean telecom fraud ‘crime boss” nabbed in Cavite
September 6, 2023
A Korean allegedly involved in telecommunications fraud in South Korea and the Philippines has been arrested in Cavite.
‘Fight hegemonic ambition’
September 6, 2023
• Marcos rallies ASEAN to let rule of law prevail • PBBM meets China’s Li, Canada premier Trudeau • PH leader meeting US VP, Japan PM too JAKARTA—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to protect the rules-based international order against countries with a “hegemonic ambition” at a […]
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Chinese PM: Major powers must keep cool to avoid ‘new Cold War’
September 6, 2023
China’s premier said on Wednesday that major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid “a new Cold War,” in a thinly veiled reference to Washington, as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia. Beijing has expressed concern about US-backed blocs forming on its doorstep while facing disputes with other powers […]
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Trump uses Facebook to fund presidential run, two years after Meta banned him
September 6, 2023
Donald Trump's return to Facebook has helped his campaign to raise a ton of money throughout his legal struggles, including since his arrest in Georgia.
$22m in pledges secured from Indonesia firms
September 6, 2023
The country’s capacity to improve on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital connectivity as well as to manufacture animal vaccines got a boost after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured some $22 million worth of investment pledges from Indonesian companies. The Presidential Communications Office on Wednesday said the pledges were made during Mr. Marcos’ meeting with Indonesian […]
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DTI: 25K small rice retailers to get P15K aid before weekend
September 6, 2023
An initial batch of 25,000 resellers of regular and well-milled rice in Metro Manila markets will get a P15,000 subsidy to offset losses from having to sell their rice at government-imposed price ceilings before the week is over, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday. In an interview, Trade Assistant Secretary Agaton Uvero […]
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Dion Ignacio, itinuturing na ‘answered prayer” ang kaniyang kabiyak na si Aileen
September 6, 2023
Itinuturing ni Dion Ignacio na isang “answered prayer” ang kaniyang asawa na si Aileen Sison, na dahilan kaya itinigil niya ang kaniyang pambababae.
Risa warns DepEd not to use intel funds to surveil teachers, students
September 6, 2023
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday cautioned the Department of Education against using its confidential funds for surveillance operations on teachers and learners in a bid to stop alleged recruitment attempts of the New People’s Army in public schools. Hontiveros noted that Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte herself admitted during the Senate’s budget deliberations […]
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Trump found liable for defamation in writer Carroll”s second lawsuit
September 6, 2023
A federal judge on Wednesday found Donald Trump liable for defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll by denying in 2019 that he had raped her, and said jurors will decide only how much the former US president should pay in damages.
NBI uses monkey photo on ID to register SIM card
September 6, 2023
Senators have expressed disappointment with telecommunication regulators after learning that the National Bureau of Investigation successfully registered a subscriber identity module (SIM) using a photo of a monkey. The lawmakers are now planning to amend the implementing rules and regulations of the SIM Registration Act. Senator Grace Poe, who chairs the committee on public services, […]
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COCs for village polls now at 1.4m
September 6, 2023
More than 1.4 million certificates of candidacy (COC) were filed for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), higher than the 2018 BSKE aspirants, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). However, Comelec Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the final number will be known on September 19. “The final number of candidates has yet […]
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Nakabalot na patay na aso, nagdulot ng takot nang mapagkamalang bangkay ng tao
September 6, 2023
Naalarma ang mga residente at rumesponde ang mga awtoridad pati ang ilang mamamahayag sa Barangay Busay sa Cebu City matapos madiskubre sa isang bakanteng lote ang puting tarpaulin na ipinambalot sa hindi kaagad malamang uri ng bangkay na umaalingasaw ...
P1.6b in stipends for health workers unfunded — DOH
September 6, 2023
The government is yet to fund around P1.6 billion worth of COVID-19 emergency allowance for health workers, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Wednesday. Herbosa disclosed this after House Deputy Minority Leader Marissa Magsino asked how much of the COVID-19 allowance for health workers had been disbursed. “We requested additional money [for COVID-19 emergency allowance] because […]
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GEA-2 winners given more time to comply with requirements
September 6, 2023
The Department of Energy (DOE) has moved the deadline for the submission of post-auction requirements for the second round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-2) by a month.
LTO extending drivers license validity 1 year
September 6, 2023
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Wednesday it would extend the validity of all driver’s licenses that expired from June, as a legal battle prevented it from receiving plastic cards for the licenses. The agency is also looking into stamping the official receipt/certificate of registration (OR/CR) of vehicle owners as a temporary solution to […]
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PBBM cites Canada’s role in promoting maritime security, safety under its Indo-Pacific Strategy
September 6, 2023
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr, on Wednesday welcomed the increased presence of Canada in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through its Indo-Pacific Strategy, which led to better regional maritime security and safety.He noted the s...
Slovenia coach believes Canada can ‘go all the way’ in FIBA World Cup
September 6, 2023
Slovenia coach Aleksander Sekulic had said it before, and he's saying it again: Canada is a title contender.
PBBM cites ‘economic might’ of US in ASEAN
September 6, 2023
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the United States has become an “economic might” in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as it continues to pour more investments into the regional bloc.
Australia prodded: Invest in, trade more with Asean
September 6, 2023
THE Australian government was advised to invest and trade more with Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, as the region is set to become the world’s 4th largest economy by 2040 thanks to an expanding middle class and higher consumer demand.
BSP: Bid to develop Islamic banking gains
September 6, 2023
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is making headway in its efforts to promote initiatives to develop Islamic banking and finance in the Philippines.
BOC, Peza ink pact on data sharing in ecozones
September 6, 2023
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have inked a Data Sharing Agreement for the “further enhancement” of monitoring of movements of ecozone goods under the Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) ...
‘Variable-rate RRP to mop up liquidity better’
September 6, 2023
SHIFTING to a variable-rate Reverse Repurchase (RRP) facility auction format will allow the Bangko Sentral to better mop up excess liquidity in the market, according to central bank officials on Wednesday.
‘Asean+3 nations must adopt sustainable economic model’
September 6, 2023
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), China, Japan and South Korea to expand their food security mechanisms and transition towards a sustainable economic model.
Bid to junk escrow in seafarer bill gains
September 6, 2023
APPEALING to senators to address “anti-seafarers” provisions in the proposed Magna Carta law for seafarers, a partylist group has urged the Senate to pass a Magna Carta bill with security of tenure and other benefits for them, and without an escrow pr...
AFP backs disposal of real properties for MUP seed
September 6, 2023
THE military supports the proposal of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to dispose of its real properties as well as assets left from its Retirement and Separation Benefits System (RSBS) worth about&#...