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Do beauty queens need to have an advocacy? Ahtisa Manalo, Gazini Ganados answer
Ahtisa Manalo and Gazini Ganados shared their thoughts on the practice of beauty queens to promote an advocacy during their pageant journeys.
In the age of AI, what is a university education for?
These institutions back the case for schooling based on knowledge, judgment and the ability to keep learning
Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new US$45 billion AI cloud deal, source says
The data centre developer is in talks to sell AI computing power to the Claude maker
Envoy’s remarks not his own; reflect Beijing’s position – Teodoro
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s statement about the use of force, which was viewed by Philippine government officials as a threat, was not merely his personal opinion but reflected the position of…
Ombudsman clears Santa Maria, Laguna mayor in poll-related raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Sunday said it dismissed all administrative charges against a Santa Maria town mayor which stemmed from alleged lapses in securing ballot boxes from the 2022…
Tour of Thailand put off to dodge northern smog
Thailand's flagship international cycling race has been postponed by three months to avoid the hazardous smog that blankets the north each spring.
LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia makes 76ers east’s betting favorite
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James might have shifted the power in the Eastern Conference — and perhaps the NBA in general — when he ended eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Philadelphia. The 76ers are…
New Cold War tests Thai choices
A new Cold War is emerging as the United States and China compete from trade and finance to outer space, scholars and senior journalists have warned, urging Thailand not to pick sides too soon.
DSWD releases aid to over 53,000 sugar farmers, workers in Negros
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed P553.89 million in financial assistance to 53,829 sugarcane farmers and farm workers affected by…
House re-invites MP Suchada to explain gambling claims
A House committee will again invite Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her husband to explain alleged links to online gambling and a reported bribery offer at its meeting on Thursday, chairman Rangsiman Rome…
