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Landslide buries village in Batangas; 14 dead
Days of incessant rains unleashed a landslide that buried at least 14 people, including 12 children, with six others still missing in Talisay town in Batangas on Thursday night.
Kristine exits PAR; new cyclone looms
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has left the Philippine area of responsibility, but another tropical cyclone is set to enter PAR over the weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Pope to faithful: Abandon mad pursuit of money
Pope Francis urged the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to abandon the \"mad pursuit\" of money and instead devote themselves to their faith, in a new encyclical letter, the highest form of papal teaching, released on Thursday.
DepEd studying policy on use of AI in schools
The Department of Education is studying the possibility of crafting a policy standard on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools.
Accountability sought in flood control budgets
Senate President Francis Escudero vowed to demand accountability from government officials on the allocation and effectiveness of the multibillion-peso funding appropriated for flood control projects during the upcoming budget deliberations.
Marcos orders 'conveyor belt of aid'
With pleas for help from thousands affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine appearing to overwhelm private and government aid groups, President Marcos has ordered concerned agencies to set up \"a conveyor belt of aid\" for victims, even as another weather disturbance looms this weekend.
LIVE IN ELEGANCE AND STYLE WITH ROCKWELL AT NEPO CENTER
Rockwell Land has long been synonymous with exclusivity, sophistication, and its signature lifestyle. For decades, it has been well attributed with refined living and timeless style in the metro. Known for its meticulously curated offerings and distinct communities in the bustling city of Makati and key areas in Metro Manila, South Luzon, and Visayas, Rockwell has earned its reputation as one of the most coveted addresses in the country where residents and guests indulge in elevated urban living.
SHAPING TOMORROW: WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2024 HIGHLIGHTS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN ASIA
From November 6 to 8 this year, the world's top architects and designers will gather in Singapore for the World Architecture Festival (WAF), the largest international assembly of architectural minds. The festival, which began in Barcelona in 2008, has become an annual tradition, save for a brief virtual format during the pandemic. It serves as a global stage for innovative ideas and groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of our urban and natural environments.
12 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T MISS THE 12TH PHILIPPINE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUMMIT
The Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) returns for its 12th year, bringing a dynamic platform for EV enthusiasts, manufacturers, and industry leaders.
Volvo at the 12th PH EV Summit: "For Life. Electrified"
At the heart of everything Volvo does is a singular focus For Life. At this year's Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, Volvo takes this commitment to a new level with its electrified future. Under the theme \"For Life. Electrified,\" Volvo will present its latest fully electric models, the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, from October 24 to 26 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
New Honda Civic RS e:HEV leads the charge at 2024 PIMS
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) kicked off the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) with a bang, unveiling the Honda Civic RS e:HEV as the star of their \"Sporty DNA: Redefined\" exhibit.
MICHAEL LEARNS TO ROCK EVOKES NOSTALGIA WITH A LIFE TO REMEMBER
ARTISTS WHETHER SOLO OR IN a group - engage and educate music enthusiasts and the listening public about various genres of music. Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR), dubbed the \"legendary Danish band,\" has contributed to the appreciation and popularization of soft rock, pop rock and ballad songs.
ABBA's Bjorn among 11,000 artists issuing AI warning
LOS ANGELES-Thousands of artists including ABBA singer Bjorn Ulvaeus, Hollywood actress Julianne Moore and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro have signed a statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial intelligence.
BINI SHARES THE STAGE WITH K-POP STARS RAIN AND HWASA
The worlds of P-pop and K-pop intertwined once again as the nation's girl group BINI joined Korean stars Rain and Hwasa for a music festival in celebration of the seventh anniversary of IAM Worldwide on Oct. 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
ANTHEM GROUP SETS NEW STANDARDS IN RETAIL
Innovation, Global Brands, and Employee-First Initiatives:
PAL ranks 62nd best airline in the world
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) made the list of the world's best airlines by British newspaper The Telegraph, with Middle East carriers leading the rankings.
'Review FTAs to make higher salt tariff effective'
The government should review some of its free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the higher salt tariff rate would make an impact on the lives of local salt farmers, stakeholders said.
Raemulan Lands' Jacinto Ng named Entrepreneur of the Year
Jacinto Ng Jr., group executive officer of Raemulan Lands Inc., was named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 in an awards banquet held Wednesday night at the Makati Shangri-La. He will then represent the country in the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2025.
ACEN allots $18 M for solar farm in Bangladesh
Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is spending up to $18 million to bankroll a 70-megawatt (MW) solar project in Bangladesh as part of its aggressive expansion in Asia-Pacific.
Palay output seen hitting 4-year low
The country's palay production this year could fall to a four-year low after rice farms were battered by a series of typhoons, before they could even recover from the ill effects of the El Niño phenomenon.
PSEi plunges as severe tropical storm dampens sentiment
Share prices fell for a second straight day as the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine dampened investor sentiment.
Chavit's offer to Yulos still stands
Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson said yesterday his offer of P5-million reward to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his family still stands.
Constantino wins crown in cruel condition
BACOLOD Harmie Constantino ended a prolonged slump in spectacular fashion, rallying from three strokes down to edge out Sarah Ababa by one shot and claim the title at the weathershortened ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic with a courageous 69 yesterday.
Bucks cruise past depleted Sixers
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 124-109 victory over the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the NBA season-opener for both teams.
COMBATANTS SAY LET'S GET IT ON
On a stormy Thursday, stalwarts and officials of holder TNT and challenger Barangay Ginebra gathered together for the customary pre-PBA Governors' Cup finals press conference.
Argentine police raid hotel where Payne fell
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentine police raided on Wednesday the Buenos Aires hotel where former One Direction star Liam Payne (in photo) died after falling from his third-floor balcony, a police source told AFP.
US mom sues AI chatbot firm over son's suicide
FLORIDA (Reuters) - A mother in Florida has sued artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot start-up Character.
Harris calls Trump a 'fascist'
PHILADELPHIA (AFP) Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a \"fascist\" on Wednesday and warned that her US election rival was \"increasingly unstable\" as she addressed his reported praise for Adolf Hitler at a town hall event.
Xi tells BRICS summit world facing 'serious challenges'
KAZAN (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing \"serious challenges\" and urged the group to be a \"stabilizing force.\"
World powers to push €500 M in Lebanon aid
PARIS (Reuters) - World powers are meeting in Paris today, aiming to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.