Philippines

Most Filipino companies are investing in artificial intelligence (AI), but only a few are prepared to fully use its potential, according to a survey by global tech firm Cisco. Cisco revealed on Wednesday that 65% of local firms have allocated 10% to 30% of their IT budgets for AI adoption. READ: Don’t be scared of AI, small businesses told The AI investments focused on cybersecurity, IT infrastructure as well as data analytics and management. “The top three outcomes they aim to achieve include improving efficiency of systems, processes, operations and profitability; the ability to innovate and remain competitive; and growing […]…

Keep on reading: Survey: Filipino firms invest in AI, yet many struggle to harness its power

BAKU, Azerbaijan — More than two dozen world leaders are delivering remarks at the United Nations’ annual climate conference Wednesday, with many hard-hit nations detailing their nations’ firsthand experience with the catastrophic weather that has come with climate change. Leader after leader recounted climate disasters, with each one seeming to top the other. Grenada’s prime minister Dickon Mitchell detailed a 15-month drought at the beginning of the year giving way to a Category 5 Hurricane Beryl. “At this very moment, as I stand here yet again, my island has been devastated by flash flooding, landslides and the deluge of excessive […]…

Keep on reading: Nations big and small bear witness to climate change

MANILA, Philippines — A 27-year-old individual was arrested for threatening a victim at gunpoint, assaulting officers during his arrest and possessing a hand grenade, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced on Wednesday. According to the QCPD’s report, the victim was walking along Villareal Street in Barangay Gulod in Novaliches at 3 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, when the suspect appeared and threatened him with a handgun. The victim escaped and ran to the Novaliches Police Station. Officers at the station proceeded to arrest the suspect, but he resisted by kicking the cops until he was subdued. The Novaliches Police […]…

Keep on reading: QC cops nab suspect for grave threat, assault; seize hand grenade

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV presented on Wednesday bank documents and “paper trails” reportedly showing that former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war was “fake” and just a cover-up for his alleged “drug syndicate.” Trillanes said he and former Senator Leila de Lima gathered evidence linking retired policeman Arturo Lascañas’ accusations against the Dutertes and Davao businessman Sammy Uy with documented paper and money trails. READ: ‘It’s a fake war on drugs’ — Trillanes He added that these bank accounts were validated by the Office of the Ombudsman, similar to the ones submitted by the Anti-Money Laundering Council. […]…

Keep on reading: Bank documents show Duterte’s drug war was ‘fake’ — Trillanes

Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino has officially unveiled its Bayanihan Tree for the Christmas season, adorned with red and white ornaments symbolizing the shared dreams of the Filipino community. This year’s theme highlights Cebu Island’s rich culinary heritage. Executive Chef June Fernandez is showcasing the flavors he represented at the UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific last June, marking the start of the holiday festivities.     The Bayanihan Tree is a meaningful centerpiece in the hotel lobby, beautifully decorated with handcrafted ornaments made by inmates from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology […]…

Keep on reading: Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino lights up ‘Bayanihan Tree’ – Showcasing Cebuano flavors to the world this Christmas season