The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed concern over the possibility of brownouts as a red alert draws closer due to recent power plant outages and high power demand as the El Niño phenomenon rages. “How close are we to the red alert, brownouts when we reach the red alert? Well, …
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Quiboloy’s case transfer recommendation sent to SC — SC spox
This file photo shows a picture of the Supreme Court. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting on Tuesday said that the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) has submitted to the high court its recommendation concerning the transfer of the case of …
Read More »Lawmaker suggests classifying use of deepfakes as form of terrorism
Lanao del Norte Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo (File photo) MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday suggested classifying the use of deepfake technology that threatens national security as a form of terrorism. In a press conference, Lanao del Norte Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo said the deepfake content that made President Ferdinand R. Marcos …
Read More »DENR leads plastic waste mgmt in mining, eyes incentive program
(PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) has launched its PLASTIKalikasan Program to address plastic waste in mining sites, including its neighboring communities. In a news release on Tuesday, the DENR said PLASTIKalikasan is a nationwide long-term program on plastic waste management …
Read More »Lady Knights overcome slow start, sink Lady Pirates
Photo Credit: The Lance Games Wednesday (Filoil EcoOil Arena) 7:30 a.m.- CSB vs UPHSD (men) 10 a.m.- CSB vs UPHSD (women) 2 p.m.- JRU vs San Beda (women) 5 p.m.- JRU vs San Beda (men) Letran overcame a huge fourth-set deficit as it brought down a fancied Lyceum of the …
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Flutter Statement Jewelry offers handcrafted statement accessories made by skilled Filipinas Kultura showcases Filipino design excellence Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines returns this year as a celebration of community, uniting brands with a shared dedication to highlighting Filipino culture. With over 70 participating brands, including guest labels, …
Read More »Over P50-M artificial grass football turf to rise in Victorias City
FOOTBALL PITCH. A design perspective of the artificial-grass football field that will soon rise at the Victorias National High School campus in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. It will be the first 11-a-side synthetic turf soccer pitch to rise in Western Visayas. (Screenshot from Victorias City government video) BACOLOD CITY – The City of Victorias in …
Read More »Philippines’ Chantal Schmidt from Cebu bags Miss Eco International 2024 1st runner-up, special awards
Miss Eco International 2024 winners/Miss Eco International via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Angelina Usanova of Ukraine was crowned Miss Eco International 2024 at the close of the coronation rites in Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo last April 28. Philippine delegate Chantal Elise Schmidt was proclaimed as 1st runner-up. The Cebuana …
Read More »Seventeen partners with Spotify to mark 9th anniversary, release of ‘17 Is Right Here’
K-pop idol group Seventeen released their best album “17 Is Right Here” ahead of their ninth anniversary in May. To celebrate the milestone release and honor their fans’ unwavering dedication over the years, Seventeen teamed up with Spotify to let listeners in on the fun with an exclusive array of …
Read More »Forbes Korea names 2024 Power Celebrity 40
Forbes Korea magazine revealed its 2024 Power Celebrity 40 list, which it said is the Korean version of the highest paid celebrity 100 list selected by Forbes in the US. It said the Power Celebrity 40 is also based on celebrity’s annual income (50 percent) and also quantifies the media, …
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