Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction
Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by US states accusing it of fueling mental health problems among teens by making its Facebook and Instagram platforms addictive, a federal judge in...
View ArticleCamille Villar ramps up FB ad spending before COC filing
Like her father, mother, and brother before her, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is entering the 2025 senatorial race with more resources than her rivals for her advertising campaign. She has billboards...
View ArticleHarris pledges marijuana reform, defends record in Charlamagne interview
DETROIT, USA – US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended her record as a prosecutor, pledged to decriminalize marijuana, and push for police reform as she aimed to shore up support...
View ArticleHome heist: Underdog Team Asia takes lead over favored Team Europe in Reyes...
MANILA, Philippines – The opening day of the inaugural 9-ball Reyes Cup did not disappoint in the slightest as Team Asia seized a surprising 3-2 lead over favored Team Europe with multiple nail-biting...
View Article[GAMES & GADGETS] Product announcements, prices, and promos: October 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Keep track of the latest smartphone, tablet, laptop, game, and other consumer electronics announcements, including details on price, availability, and promos from your favorite...
View ArticleHow to plan a trip to Koh Samui, Thailand
Thailand is a famous beach destination. Its turquoise waters, white sand and powdery shores, captivating limestone formations, idyllic towns, and delicious food entice visitors to drop all their plans...
View Article[Newspoint] Preempting the ICC
Stories of indiscriminate and willful brutalities in Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs gain increasing credence as more informants come forward to testify at hearings in Congress now that he has been out...
View ArticleRESULTS: October 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Saturday, October 19, that 3,845 out of 6,600 passed the...
View ArticleTOPNOTCHERS: October 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Saturday, October 19, that 3,845 out of 6,600 passed the Physicians (Complete and Prelims) Licensure Examination this October 2024. Here is the list...
View ArticleTOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS: October 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Saturday, October 19, that 3,845 out of 6,600 passed the Physicians Licensure Examination. Here is the list of the top performing schools. Check...
View Article‘Builders, not barriers’: In Iloilo City, pols choose ‘unity’ over face-off
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Now they’re allies, now they’re not, and now they’re allies again. Two of the major political parties in this city — Team Uswag and Team Gugma-Sulong — have agreed not to...
View ArticleLiam Payne’s ex-partner calls for media restraint after ‘painful’ death
LONDON, United Kingdom — Liam Payne’s former partner, pop singer Cheryl, joined an outpouring of grief on Friday, October 18 over the death of the One Direction band member, calling for restraint in...
View ArticleWhat’s the fate of controversy-stricken Napolcom under a new DILG leadership?
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) faces a string of controversies, courtesy of its present and former commissioners linked to various allegations. But under a new leadership, will the Napolcom...
View ArticleHarris, Trump barnstorm Michigan, spar over who has stamina
MICHIGAN, USA – Democrat Kamala Harris raised questions about Republican Donald Trump’s physical stamina to serve effectively as president as the two rivals tore through the deadlocked battleground...
View ArticleUP hosts AI Horizons PH ’24 on October 24, 25
(This is a press release from the University of the Philippines.) MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) will host an inaugural two-day conference highlighting the transformative...
View Article[REFLECTION] Pope Francis’ vision of a merciful and humble missionary church
The month of October begins with the memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, the patroness of missions. On the third Sunday of October, the Catholic Church celebrates “World Mission Sunday” and...
View Article‘Kumot’ to ‘kumhaute’: Bicol’s young artists turn blankets into statements of...
ALBAY, Philippines – While many celebrated the inclusion of two transgender models on the Victoria’s Secret 2024 runway, marking a milestone in global fashion, streets in Legazpi City in Albay have...
View Article[OPINION] US elections: Watch and wait
Early voting has started for the election of the 47th president of the United States. The counting starts at the close of the polls on November 5. Elections in the largest economy with the most...
View Article[Only IN Hollywood] ‘Anora’ actor, director on Palme d’Or win, film’s...
LOS ANGELES, USA – Five months since his Anora romped off with Cannes’ top prize, Palme d’Or, filmmaker Sean Baker finds that his film has not lost its momentum — now, it is being buzzed as the best...
View Article[Blue Zones] Edinburgh and 12,000 steps a day
EDINBURGH – If you like having a cup of coffee in an old world setting, enjoy history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon invasions (all that raping and looting) and a perverse fascination with the...
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