A post on X alleged that the Bacolod City government paid for an award it received on The Manila Times 'Model Cities and Municipalities of 2023.' Below is the newspaper's official statement: The Model Cities and Municipalities Awards is an annual event of The Manila Times to give recognition to …
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Court hears arguments over injunction for Saskatchewan’s school pronoun policy
An injunction application hearing has begun over Saskatchewan's policy that affects children who want to use different pronouns or names at school. UR Pride filed legal action against Saskatchewan government An injunction application hearing has begun over Saskatchewan's policy that affects children who want to use different pronouns or names …
Read More »Senate panel detains employer of maltreated maid
UPON a motion filed by Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, headed by Sen. Francis “Tol” Tolentino, on Tuesday cited in contempt, the employer who allegedly subjected a housemaid to severe battery and maltreatment, causing her blindness and other injuries. PHOTO BY RENE H. …
Read More »Ray Epps, subject of right-wing Capitol riot conspiracy theory, charged with Jan. 6 offence
Ray Epps, a former Marine who became the centre of a Jan. 6, 2021, conspiracy theory, has been charged with a misdemeanor offence in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot and is expected to plead guilty, according to court papers filed Tuesday. Former Marine and Trump supporter expected to plead …
Read More »We’ve been using AI for years — we just didn’t know it
AI art may seem new, but the technology has been infiltrating our daily lives for some time AI art may seem new, but the technology has been infiltrating our daily lives for some time Artificial intelligence is in the midst of a revolution. Generative AI, like ChatGPT, can spit out …
Read More »Do Newfoundland’s Tablelands hold the answer to life on Mars? This researcher is trying to find out
The Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most unique landscapes in the world — and its orange peridotite rocks could hold the secret to finding life on Mars. Despite high pH levels, Penny Morrill and her team found bacteria in the …
Read More »Nicole Laurel Asensio releases new song ‘Kiss Me Now’
Multi-talented and multi-awarded artist Nicole Laurel Asensio has released her latest single “Kiss Me Now” on all digital platforms. The original composition is a slow, syrupy soulful song that was written and recorded almost entirely impromptu. Mirroring its unscripted nature, the lyrics describe the urgency of finally giving in for …
Read More »John Consulta banners ‘Pinoy Crime Stories’
John Consulta embarks on a new mission as he hosts GMA Network's newest true-crime anthology program “Pinoy Crime Stories.” Produced by the award-winning team of GMA Public Affairs, Pinoy Crime Stories features the most compelling and controversial crimes in the country such as online crimes, slavery, murders, robberies, trafficking, kidnapping, …
Read More »Moira de la Torre’s new favorite drink
Singer Moira dela Torre jumps in on the beverage trend of 2023, where alcohol-free options for existing product lines are an emerging product segment. For dela Torre and other consumers, it's not just about not drinking but about having a choice. Moira dela Torre During the Covid-19 pandemic, increasingly conscious …
Read More »Asean should boost intra-regional trade
RECENTLY in Jakarta, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that Southeast Asia should resist foreign powers with hegemonic ambition. For that, the Philippines should work with its neighbors to bolster intra-regional trade, which has been stagnant since 2008, and deepen economic cooperation. “History will ultimately judge whether the supremacy of the …
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