PCSO’s Mel Robles, 9 others face graft, plunder complaint at Ombudsman
MANILA, Philippines – Top officials of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) including General Manager Mel Robles, as well as executives of private firm Pacific Online Systems Corp (POSC),...
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Freedom from the Feed
In the age of AI and disinformation, relying solely on social media for news and facts is dangerous. Have you noticed how Facebook is deprioritizing news posts? When you search on Google, AI-generated...
View ArticleWATCH: Marcos leads 2024 Philippine Independence Day rites in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the government ceremony commemorating the 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence on Wednesday, June 12. The chief...
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Manny Pangilinan admits GCash is more popular than Maya
When tycoon Manny Pangilinan was once relaxing somewhere in Calatagan, Batangas, he was approached by ice cream vendors, offering him their treats to help him cool off from the summer heat. But he had...
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Barangay chairman, driver shot dead in Pampanga
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A village chief and his driver were gunned down at a gas station in San Fernando, Pampanga, on Tuesday afternoon, June 11. Barangay San Pedro Chairman Mat Ryan dela Cruz, and...
View ArticleEx-MSU chancellor gets jail sentences for spending school funds on car repairs
MANILA, Philippines – The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has convicted a former official of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Zamboanga Sibugay, sentencing him to two separate prison terms for...
View ArticleHamas says it creates broad prospects for a ceasefire deal in Gaza
Hamas on Wednesday, June 12, said its “positive” response to a US ceasefire plan for the eight-month-old war in the Gaza Strip opened a “wide pathway” to reach an agreement, but the outlook was...
View Article[Just Saying] Reciting a hymn and pledge: Illegal, punitive, unconstitutional
The Office of the President released Memorandum Circular No. 52 directing the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during the flag ceremony in all government agencies, including state...
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LOOK: These are the Top 5 National Costume for Binibining Pilipinas 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 delegates put a spotlight on Filipino artistry as they showcased various ensembles that drew inspiration from their respective hometown culture at...
View Article‘Just another game’: UP overcomes La Salle to rule preseason tourney
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines refused to make a big deal of another preseason title. Rallying from a 20-point hole, the UP Fighting Maroons exacted vengeance on UAAP champion...
View ArticleUnaware of Best Player coronation, focused Fajardo dominates for San Miguel...
MANILA, Philippines – June Mar Fajardo had no idea it was the day the PBA was supposed to announce the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) of the Philippine Cup. All the 6-foot-10 big man wanted was...
View ArticleUS says Hamas seeks changes to ceasefire plan; Hamas denies proposing new ideas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, June 12, that Hamas had proposed numerous changes, some unworkable, to a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, but that...
View ArticleSandiganbayan convicts ex-Mamburao mayor over failure to remit contributions
MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan found the former mayor of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro guilty of violating the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Law, after the local government unit...
View ArticleImmigrant rights groups sue to block Biden asylum ban at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – US immigrant rights groups sued the Biden administration on Wednesday, June 12, over a new policy that bars most migrants caught crossing the US-Mexico border illegally from...
View Article‘Inside Out 2’ explores new feelings for teenager Riley
LOS ANGELES, USA – The filmmakers behind Inside Out 2 believe it is important for the animated Pixar film to get people talking about how they have wrestled with and processed complicated emotions....
View ArticleIndigenous people, groups seek ‘genuine consultations’ on revision of FPIC rules
MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippine government proceeds to revise free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) guidelines, several indigenous people and civil society organizations demanded “effective...
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[Good Business] Redefining success, guided by values
As we celebrate the Philippine Independence Day this week, it is an honor to launch the “Good Business” column, a collaboration between the PHINMA-DLSU Center for Business and Society (PDCBS) and...
View ArticleArtist Jef Albea calls out Miss Universe PH for alleged unpaid trophies
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino visual artist Jef Albea took to social media on Wednesday evening, June 12, to air his grievances against the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Organization for its...
View ArticleTim Cook says Apple Intelligence not completely spared from AI hallucinations
Apple CEO Tim Cook, when asked about his confidence in Apple Intelligence’s immunity to AI hallucinations, said it was “not 100 percent.” In an interview with the Washington Post on Tuesday, June 11,...
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