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Troy Rosario finally graduates from NU

September 13, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO Blackwater Bossing forward Troy Rosario turned emotional as he finally earned his long awaited bachelor’s degree on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Rosario, 31, took five years before finally completing his Bachelor of Science degree Major in ...

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

September 12, 2023
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
 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
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
 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
  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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