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Philippines reports outbreak of H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks
PARIS, France — The Philippines reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Thursday, January 9. The virus was...
View ArticleFounded by an artist, Vietnam’s beloved coffee chain brings its rustic charm...
MANILA, Philippines – Cong Caphe, Vietnam’s popular café chain, is more than just a coffee shop — it’s the love letter and brain child of founder Linh Dung, a former performance artist. Metro Manila’s...
View ArticleWhat if Kaliwa Dam gets stalled?
READ: Part 1 | Philippines’ $211-M Kaliwa Dam may submerge half of homes in Sierra Madre’s village In October 2024, in an attempt to halt the construction of Kaliwa Dam, around 140 anti-dam people,...
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St. Vincent was diva, high priestess, oddball rolled into one in ‘All Born...
MANILA, Philippines – Annie Clark has always wanted to play Manila, and last January 8, she finally did. It was David Bowie’s birthday, but also Elvis Presley’s. The Thin White Duke knew about...
View ArticleMeta knew it used pirated books to train AI, authors say
Meta Platforms used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court...
View ArticleYour stress levels affect your dog – new study
Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. They have been used to hunt, guard, herd and perform many other tasks, but today they mainly act as companions. While their lives today may...
View ArticlePelicans suspend Zion Williamson for violating team policies
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was suspended for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers for a violation of team policies, vice president of operations David Griffin...
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Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease for now
LOS ANGELES, USA – Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires on the eastern and western flanks of Los Angeles on Friday, January 10, as fierce winds that supercharged the...
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Lake Sebu is home of the dreamweavers and National Living Treasures
MANILA, Philippines – Peacefully tucked in the lush highlands of South Cotabato, about a thousand feet above sea level, Lake Sebu, with its calm waters and towering waterfalls, provides guests with...
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Jobstreet report: Supportive, holistic work environment key to retaining talent
MANILA, Philippines – More Filipino workers are looking for a stable work environment that can offer various upskilling opportunities, according to a report by Jobstreet by SEEK. The Decoding Global...
View Article[Newspoint] The reckoning
The prospect is raised that the preoccupation with the May 12 midterm elections will slow, if not altogether stop, the buildup to the moment of reckoning for Sara Duterte. As it happens, the next move...
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Q&A: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Manny Mogato — ‘In my early days, I...
For 30 years, Manny “Bok” Mogato covered the police and defense beats, and everything from politics to foreign relations, sports, and entertainment, eventually bagging one of journalism’s top prizes,...
View ArticlePhilippine volleyball picks up lessons from FIBA World Cup hosting
MANILA, Philippines — Two years after the successful hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the country will once again serve as home of another major sporting event — the FIVB Volleyball Men’s...
View ArticleZuckerberg vilifies fact-checkers at cost of democracy — Philippine...
MANILA, Philippines – Imagine a world without fact-checkers. Philippine fact-checking coalition #FactsFirstPH believes this kind of world has moved closer to becoming a reality with the decision of...
View ArticleLos Angeles wildfires spark insurance anxiety among victims
CALIFORNIA, USA – As Los Angeles construction worker Ivan De La Torre surveyed a landscape of smoking wreckage in fire-ravaged Altadena, a question nagged at him: how would insurance companies cover...
View ArticleThrillers galore: TNT, Phoenix earn 2-point squeakers over Converge, Rain or...
MANILA, Philippines – It was a night of great basketball at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium as TNT and Phoenix forged a pair of single-digit escapes against their respective foes Converge and Rain or Shine...
View ArticlePhilippines heightens security as election period for 2025 midterms begins
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines entered a five-month-long election period on Sunday midnight, January 12, for the 2025 midterms vote on May 12, signaling the start of additional security...
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Planning to watch Panagbenga 2025? Here’s the schedule and what to expect
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – If you’re planning to watch this year’s Panagbenga Festival, better clear your calendar and get ready to join the fun. With its theme “Blossoms Beyond Boundaries,” the 29th...
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Passion projects come to life in Cebu’s Molave Community Marketplace
CEBU, Philippines – At first glance, the Molave Community Marketplace (MCM) might seem like any other place to buy things, with stalls filled with handmade crafts, thrifted vintage clothing, food...
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[Finterest] How inDrive drivers earn crypto by mapping the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Newcomer ride-hailing service inDrive is shaking things up again, offering its drivers a chance to earn cryptocurrency by mapping out Philippine roads during their trips — and...
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