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Lack of legal teeth vs online disinformation casts long shadow over 2025 polls
When veteran journalist Ruth Cabal became the victim of artificial intelligence (AI) manipulation, there was a very brief moment that the news anchor — who has read thousands of news items on camera...
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Hours away from landfall, Tropical Storm Kristine slows down again
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) slowed down considerably early Wednesday afternoon, October 23, as it continued to move over the sea east of Aurora. Kristine was last spotted 155...
View ArticleBlinken calls for a measured Israeli response to Iran attack
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, October 23, that Israel’s response to Iran’s October 1 missile barrage should not lead to greater escalation, as he pushed for a Gaza ceasefire...
View ArticleDSWD deals with impassable roads to Bicol, but prepositioned relief stocks...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), like other relief and rescue workers, is having trouble reaching certain areas in Camarines Sur to deliver more aid for...
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Trough of Kristine causes damage, triggers evacuations in parts of Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The fury of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) has been felt even in some parts of Mindanao. In a report to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Northern Mindanao,...
View ArticleGlobe picks Nigeria-based telco CEO Carl Cruz to replace Ernest Cu in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Globe Telecom has appointed a new deputy chief executive officer—Carl Raymond Cruz—who will be taking the post to be vacated by the service provider’s long-time CEO Ernest Cu,...
View ArticleEx-teammates Durant, Harden trade bombs as Suns spoil Clippers’ new arena...
Kevin Durant scored 25 points, including a game-tying jumper with 21.2 seconds remaining in regulation, as the visiting Phoenix Suns pulled off a 116-113 overtime victory in the regular-season debut...
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Severe Tropical Storm Kristine exits Luzon landmass via Ilocos Sur, but rain...
MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) left the landmass of Luzon through the Ilocos Region early Thursday afternoon, October 24, but rainfall warnings and wind signals remain in...
View ArticleWhat should you do if your house is flooded?
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos are no strangers to flooded homes. The Philippines deals with more storms than any other country, with an average of 20 tropical cyclones crossing the region annually....
View ArticleQ&A: Canva’s chief product officer on Filipino users, role of AI
The popular graphic design platform Canva celebrated the 10th year of its Philippine headquarters back in August 2024. Birthed in Australia in 2013, the company would, one year later, establish its...
View ArticleBicol emergency hotlines suffer disruptions amid surge in rescue requests
ALBAY, Philippines – Due to the high volume of messages and calls, along with internet connectivity issues in many areas still submerged in the Bicol Region, the 9-1-1 and other emergency hotlines...
View ArticleIndonesia says Chinese vessel twice driven away after disrupting energy survey
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A Chinese coast guard vessel was driven out of Indonesia’s waters for a second time this week after it initially disrupted a survey by state energy firm Pertamina in the South...
View Article3 journalists killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, media report
BEIRUT, Lebanon – An Israeli strike early on Friday morning, October 25, killed at least three journalists as they slept in a guesthouse in Hasbaya in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reported. Those...
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UNIS to donate part of PH concert proceeds to Kristine relief efforts
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop girl group UNIS arrived in the Philippines on Thursday, October 24, for a concert, as Filipinos in Luzon were dealing with the effects of heavy rain and strong winds from...
View Article14 dead, 6 missing in Batangas landslide
BATANGAS, Philippines – Fourteen people are confirmed dead and six are missing following a landslide in Purok B, Barangay Sampaloc in Talisay, Batangas, police confirmed on Friday, October 25....
View ArticleGAME SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup finals
MANILA, Philippines – TNT and Barangay Ginebra go at it again for the PBA Governors’ Cup crown. Defending champion Tropang Giga tangle with the Gin Kings anew in a rematch of the Governors’ Cup finals...
View ArticleKlay debuts strong, Luka flirts with triple-double as Mavs top Spurs
Luka Doncic racked up 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists on Thursday night, October 24 (Friday, October 25, Manila time) as the Dallas Mavericks used a strong second half to beat the visiting San...
View ArticleNvidia to supply chips to Reliance, other Indian companies in AI push
MUMBAI, India – Nvidia will supply artificial intelligence processors to Indian companies such as Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, the chip giant said on Thursday, October 24, as it deepens...
View Article[In This Economy] Kristine’s wake-up call
As I write this, the wind is howling and the trees are swaying near my place. Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international Trami) is making its way across Luzon. Unnervingly, Kristine is just about...
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The road to Bicol
QUEZON, Philippines – The rain poured continuously for days. Waters from the rice fields rose and spilled on Maharlika Highway in Lopez town – a crucial link for those going to the parts of Quezon and...
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