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The first batch of policies and promises that US President Donald Trump made during his inauguration stunned investors on Tuesday, with the local bourse barely moving. By the end of the session, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 0.15 percent, or 9.68 points, to close at 6,340.21. Likewise, the broader All Shares Index lost 0.07 percent, or 2.62 points, to 3,700.24. READ: Trump withdraws US from ‘unfair’ Paris climate accord, WHO A total of 1.01 billion shares worth P3.87 billion changed hands, stock exchange data showed. Foreigners were net sellers, with foreign outflows totaling P173.15 million. Japhet Tantiangco, […]…

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When I returned from my sabbatical last year, I was greeted by my fellow professors’ mounting worries about students’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. AI tools are not new: spelling and grammar checkers, word suggestions, and even social media algorithms are all forms of AI that make decisions on our behalf. But in the […]…

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NorthPort kept it together in the most critical time on Tuesday night to take down San Miguel, 105-104, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Import Kadeem Jack hit a turnaround jumper over Mo Tautuaa with 16.7 remaining to put the Batang Pier on top and ultimately bail out the club in what could’ve been a massive meltdown after having led by as many as 24 points. READ: PBA: With ‘too high’ feeling over, Northport out to stop slide Jack finished with 38 points, seven rebounds, a pair of assists, four steals, and a block to send NorthPort to an 8-3 mark, […]…

Keep on reading: PBA: NorthPort edges San Miguel, closes in on twice-to-beat

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) reminded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday that disqualified candidates may appeal their cases to the high court, which could take time to resolve. The SC made this statement after assuring the public that it is considering the printing schedule of ballots for the 2025 midterm elections when resolving cases involving the disqualification of certain candidates. “The Court does consider the printing of the ballots of course, but then it did remind the Comelec … [they] should also be aware that in disqualifying candidates, there’s a big chance that these candidates are […]…

Keep on reading: SC reminds Comelec to consider time for appeals in election schedule

  MANILA, Philippines —  Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said that authorities will be able to locate fugitive and former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag “soon.” In a Palace briefing, Remulla was asked for an update on the case of Bantag, who is facing murder charges over the death of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa. “Wala pa. We know where he is, but we haven’t found him yet, but we will find him soon,” he said. Last June, Department of Justice Spokesperson Dominic Clavano said that the DOJ is open to negotiation and Bantag’s voluntary surrender, should he opt […]…

Keep on reading: DILG on wanted ex-BuCor chief Bantag: We will find him soon

MANILA, Philippines — There seems to be a “deliberate and calculated move to map out” the Philippines by a “foreign power,” according to Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad. Trinidad’s comment follows the arrest of a suspected Chinese “sleeper agent” allegedly involved in espionage activities. He also cited other incidents involving foreign nationals last year. “So if we look at the entire expanse of the country covering the different incidents and national power and start connecting the dots, there seems now to be a deliberate and calculated move to map out the country […]…

Keep on reading: West Philippine Sea: Navy flags espionage, says foreign power mapping PH

  Where in the world is Melania Trump? Back in Washington in a sharply tailored outfit that exudes international woman of mystery as her husband once again becomes president of the United States. Wearing a long navy coat and matching wide-brimmed hat — which shielded her eyes in most photos and hindered her commander-in-chief husband’s attempts to give her a peck before his swearing-in — Melania’s fit drew snark on social media and a flurry of comparisons to a 1980s video game character. “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?” quipped the internet, referring to the franchise that spun off […]…

Keep on reading: Melania Trump brings steely fashion game back to Washington

We’ve all heard the lament that young Filipinos are no longer interested in agriculture and farming as an occupation or career, and with it comes the fear that with a dwindling successor generation of farmers, our future food security is at risk. Guess what: data actually belie the supposed trend, suggesting that it’s little more […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos denounced on Monday a proposed law to make sex education mandatory in schools in the conservative mainly Catholic nation, alleging it would teach four year-olds to pleasure themselves. Marcos vowed to veto the bill in the event it hurdles Congress, blaming people with a “woke” mentality for what he said was an “abhorrent” and “ridiculous” idea. READ: Teenage pregnancy, a case study: ‘At 18, I found out I was pregnant’ Mandaue partners with TCI to curb teenage pregnancy DepEd to review sex education program Legislators backing the “Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy” bill said making […]…

Keep on reading: ‘Woke’ sex education bill: Marcos denounces it

TACLOBAN CITY – A green sea turtle, found trapped in a fish cage on Jan. 16, died the following day. A report from the Fishery Law Enforcement Team (FLET) of the Tacloban City government on Monday, Jan. 19, said the turtle, estimated to be between five and eight years old, was discovered inside a fish cage owned by Domingo Tonod in Sitio Kaliro, Barangay Diit. Tonod immediately contacted FLET for assistance in rescuing the animal. Upon examination, the turtle appeared weak and was later found to have ingested plastic debris which it had mistaken for food. Despite efforts to save […]…

Keep on reading: Sea turtle found trapped in fish cage in Tacloban City dies