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Infinix inspires young filmmakers in Mobile Vlog Awards workshop

October 19, 2023

Aspiring filmmakers from University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman were treated to a day of creativity and inspiration courtesy of Infinix’s Mobile Vlog Awards workshop on October 13, 2023 at the UP Film Institute (UPFI) Film Studios. The workshop included an insightful talk by director Mark Putian of Wonderlast Films. Known for creating compelling and [...]
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Vice Ganda and Ion Perez seek dismissal of Cybercrime Case

October 19, 2023

The legal team representing Vice Ganda and Ion Perez has moved to have the cybercrime case brought against them by the Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KSMBPI) dismissed. This move comes after the pair submitted their counter-affidavit during the initial hearing of the criminal case held at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. [...]
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Haiti democratic transition council says secretary-general kidnapped

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

The Secretary-General of Haiti's High Transition Council (HCT), Anthony Virginie Saint-Pierre, has been kidnapped according to the head of the committee which has been tasked with creating a roadmap for elections which have been penciled in for next year.

US announces seizure of 17 website domains used by North Korea IT workers

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

The United States said on Wednesday it has seized 17 website domains used by North Korean information technology workers in a scheme to allegedly defraud businesses, evade sanctions and fund the development of North Korea's weapons program.

Music publishers sue AI company Anthropic over song lyrics

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

Music publishers Universal Music, ABKCO and Concord Publishing sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic in Tennessee federal court on Wednesday, accusing it of misusing an "innumerable" amount of copyrighted song lyrics to train its chatbot Claude.

Swedish study shows snoozing in the morning isn’t bad

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

You snooze, you lose? Swedish researchers said Wednesday that might not be the case, after their study even saw some benefits for those struggling with morning drowsiness.

Biden says Egypt’s Sisi has agreed to open Rafah crossing for 20 trucks

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah crossing to allow about 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Northeast winds, shear line to bring scattered rains over parts of Luzon

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

The northeasterly windflow and shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains over parts of Northern and Central Luzon on Thursday, PAGASA reported.

UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Lebanon

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Britain's Foreign Office said on Wednesday that it was advising its citizens against all travel to Lebanon because of risks associated with the conflict between Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Bianca Bustamante joins McLaren Driver Development Programme

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

F1 Academy racer Bianca Bustamante signed with the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

SoKor firm eyes submarine exports to Canada, PH, Poland — official

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has pitched offers to build submarines to Canada, the Philippines and Poland, a company official said on Wednesday, as the country pushes to become one of the world's top four defense exporters.

Group nabbed for allegedly stealing over 40 motorcycles in Cavite

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

The alleged suspects behind the theft of over 40 motorcycle units all over Cavite were arrested by the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), according to a "State of the Nation" spot report on Wednesday.

Bangsamoro parliament condemns acts of violence by both Israel, Hamas

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament has adopted a resolution "condemning" the "acts of violence" of Israel against the Palestinians and by the Hamas group against the civilians of Israel.

How many posts up for grabs and other numbers in BSKE 2023

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Here are some important numbers to remember about the elections of officials for the smallest, yet vital unit of Philippine government.

‘This is a massacre’: Gaza takes stock after deadly hospital strike

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

"This is a massacre," Ahmed Tafesh, who assisted in the recovery effort, told AFP, saying he had collected the eyes, arms, legs and heads of the deceased. "I have never seen anything like this in my life." Israel has denied responsibility and blamed a...

Republican Jim Jordan falls short again in bid for US House top job

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Trump ally Jim Jordan was falling short in his second attempt at the top job in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, as his fellow Republicans considered a backup option for the leaderless chamber to move forward.

Spain police rescue over 400 pets from trafficking ring

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Spanish police said Wednesday they had rescued over 400 animals, mostly dogs and cats, as part of an operation that smashed an international pet trafficking ring with the arrest of 13 people.

Israel says it will allow food, water, medicine from Egypt for southern Gaza civilians

October 19, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Israel will not allow humanitarian supplies into Gaza from the Israeli side of the border but will not block aid coming from Egypt, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday.

UP nears first round sweep in UAAP women’s basketball; NU wins anew

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines and defending champion National University stayed on top of the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament after beating separate foes on Wednesday at Adamson University Gym.

The UP Fightin...

Pamilya ng nawawalang beauty queen na si Catherine Camilon, humiling umano ng ‘privacy,’ ayon sa PNP

October 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Kasabay ng pinaigting na paghahanap ng kapulisan ng Batangas sa nawawalang beauty queen na si Catherine Camilon, inihayag ng tagapagsalita ng Philippine National Police na humiling ng "privacy" ang kaniyang pamilya.

Davao City’s graphic designer wins EU-PH relations logo competition

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines--A young graphics designer at the University of Immaculate Conception in Davao City has emerged as the winner of a highly competitive logo contest commemorating the 60 years of EU-Philippines relations in 2024.

Julie Ar Sibal...

Barbie Forteza, David Licauco’s ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’ kiss interrupted by Hika

October 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Barbie Forteza and David Licauco's fans were left hanging again with an almost-kiss scene!

PH’s Bianca Bustamante joins McLaren driver development program

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- Filipino racing driver Bianca Bustamante made history as the first female driver to join McLaren's driver development program.

The 18-year-old Bustamante will don the British team's iconic orange color while racing for AR...

Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars

October 18, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

Earth's crust is divided into immense plates that continually shift, triggering quakes. The Martian crust is a single solid plate. But that does not mean all is quiet on the Martian front.

NCAA: Letran breakthrough win could be ‘turning point’ of season

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines---It took them eight games but the Letran Knights finally notched their first win in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament at the expense of San Sebastian on Wednesday.

And coach Rensy Bajar feels the victory w...

Nawawalang beauty queen na si Catherine Camilon, nakita sa isang mall sa Batangas

October 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Namataan sa isang mall sa Batangas ang beauty queen at guro na si Catherine Camilon ilang oras bago siya tuluyang hindi na makontak ng pamilya.

NCAA: Neil Guarino steps up to end Letran’s dismal start

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines---Letran faced the tough challenge of getting its first win in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament without its star guard Kurt Reyson.

Fortunately for the Knights, Neil Guarino stepped up when it mattered most to g...

Celebs rave about realistic love, raw acting in ‘Five Break-Ups And A Romance’

October 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Even the stars could not help but gush like fans after watching Alden Richards and Julia Montes's film "Five Break-Ups And A Romance."

Rensy Bajar hopes Letran’s first win serve as turning point in Season 99 campaign

October 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Letran head coach Rensy Bajar is pinning his hopes that their first win could serve as their turning point for the rest of the tournament.

UAAP: UP nears first round sweep, edges La Salle

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines withstood a stiff challenge from La Salle to extend its unbeaten run with a 67-64 win in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Gerry Abadiano buri...

UP squeaks past La Salle for sixth straight win

October 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

University of the Philippines squeaked past De La Salle University, 67-64, to remain perfect in UAAP Season 86 on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Students find it difficult to learn the old curriculum, says educ reviewer

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- A study conducted by an organization tasked to review K-12 program showed students have difficulty learning the old curriculum.

This problem forces them to finish school "without the required skills and knowledge to succe...

LSU All-American Angel Reese signs endorsement deal with Reebok

October 18, 2023

LSU All-American Angel Reese has a new endorsement deal with a major shoe and athletic apparel company.

Reebok announced Tuesday that it has signed the Tigers' star forward as a partner as she prepares to begin her first season since leading LSU...

Spending a summer at Fiba World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches

October 18, 2023

Austin Reaves intends to spend this season competing for a championship. And that's why he thought it made perfect sense to spend his offseason competing for one as well.

For about 50 NBA players --- including 12 from the U.S. --- this was not a...

Families of OFWs killed in Israel war get P500,000 each as aid — Romualdez

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- The family of the three overseas Filipino workers who died during the Israel conflict will each get financial aid worth P500,000, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced on Wednesday.

Despite the assistance, Ro...

INQToday: Teodoro says China a ‘squatter’ in West Philippine Sea

October 18, 2023

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Teodoro says China a 'squatter' in West PH Sea
In a fiery response to China's remarks against the country, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro J...

NFL wants to clear a path to Olympics for players

October 18, 2023

NEW YORK-- The Super Bowl may be the National Football League's ultimate prize but the NFL said on Tuesday it wants to see their players on the Olympic stage going for gold after flag football was added to the program for the Los Angeles 2028 Games...

PH grieves for lives lost in tragic bombing of hospital in Gaza — DFA

October 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- Philippines is deeply saddened over the recent bombing of the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, said Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday evening.

In a statement, DFA Spokesperson Teresita Daza said the country i...