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Busy weekend in Southeast Asia with 5 international pageant finals scheduled
Pageant fans are in for a busy weekend with five international organizations holding their respective final competitions in three Southeast Asian countries in a span of just three days. First to crown its 2026 queen is…
Mark Villar joins Senate majority bloc
MANILA, Philippines— Sen. Mark Villar has joined the 13-member majority bloc in the Senate, according to Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri. Zubiri made the confirmation after the Senate elected Villar as chairman of…
Schools to close in five areas, including Selangor and Putrajaya
This follows the Agong's decree to prioritise the health and safety of students and teachers amid worsening haze.
Capiz bishops urge leaders to address concerns over Boracay casino
MANILA, Philippines — Bishops from Capiz province have urged government and business leaders to heed the Diocese of Kalibo’s concerns about the consequences of gambling’s proliferation following the opening of a casino…
Changchun 2027 World University Games marks 100-day countdown
Changchun 2027 World University Games marks 100-day countdown
Senate approves bill restricting social media use by minors
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Thursday approved on third and final reading a bill that would resstrict social media use by children below 18 years old. In a 16-1-0 vote, the upper chamber approved Senate Bill No…
Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial, says ICC Trial Chamber
The International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III has found former President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial, stating that he “is able to effectively exercise his fair trial rights in the proceedings.”
Bubble Gang: Uwi muna ako, ma'am! (YouLOL Rewind)
#YouLOLRewind #BubbleGang: Linyahan ng mga kasambahay na gustong umuwi sa probinsya. For more Bubble Gang Throwback Highlights, click the link below…
Warring MILF commanders reconcile in Maguindanao del Sur
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur – For the second time, warring factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Maguindanao del Sur have agreed to bury the hatchet and avoid using force to settle their…
Token maxing is not AI fluency
Companies rushing to adopt artificial intelligence can fall into an unusual trap: spending money on AI without knowing whether it is actually creating value. Joey Chan, founder of Cloud Jedi Solutions and a longtime…
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