Defense, DOH chiefs named

PBBM taps Gibo to lead DND anew, Herbosa for Health Dept. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday appointed former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. to his old position and Dr. Teodoro Herbosa as Health Secretary, filling two crucial Cabinet positions a year into his administration. Photos released by Malacanang showed …

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Who’s running to be U.S. president in 2024?

Here’s a look at who has declared their candidacy for their party’s nomination in the 2024 U.S. presidential race.  Multiple Democrats and Republicans vying for their party’s nomination. Former U.S. vice-president Mike Pence became the latest Republican to officially jump into the 2024 U.S. presidential race on June 5, joining …

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Apple announces new VR headset Vision Pro, to launch next year

The company unveiled the Vision Pro, its pricey virtual reality headset at its annual World Wide Developers Conference in Cupertino, Calif., on Monday. Experts say the competition in the VR realm will foster innovation and could see other major companies enter the space.  New device will cost almost $5,000 Cdn …

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Belo set for debut as ROS clash with SMB

With a few days of practice now tucked under his belt, Mac Belo makes his much-awaited debut for his new team when Rain or Shine collides with San Miguel Beer in the main game of the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at the Ynares Arena in Pasig. Mac Belo (right) …

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BTS Suga, Halsey reunite for Diablo IV’s ‘Lilith’

Suga from BTS and Halsey have joined forces once again to create a new version of ‘Lilith’ for the soundtrack of the video game Diablo IV. Originally featured on Halsey’s fifth studio album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, released on August 27, 2021, the song has now been reimagined for the Diablo IV anthem. “I’m thrilled …

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Book launch event celebrates Filipino cuisine and friendship

It was a celebration of great food and friendship during the recent launch of Yasmin Newman’s book, Under Coconut Skies: Feasts and Stories from the Philippines, at SM Aura Premier. Yasmin Newman is an Australian-Filipino food and travel writer, photographer, and cookbook author. The event, organized by the Australian Embassy …

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Spotify laying off 2% of workforce, mostly podcast division

Spotify Technology SA said on Monday it would lay off 200 employees in its podcast division, representing about 2 per cent of the audio streamer’s worldwide workforce.  Audio streaming giant is getting rid of 200 workers. Spotify Technology SA said on Monday it would lay off 200 employees in its …

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