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MANILA, Philippines — Thin is in. For devices at least. In today’s digital age, thin laptops symbolize peoples’ ever-increasing desire for portability and convenience. And as consumers look for slim and lightweight devices that offer exceptional performance, laptop manufacturers like ASUS are faced with the challenge of constantly pushing the …

Marine researchers are warning the public to keep an eye out for humpback whales entangled in fishing gear, after one humpback was extricated from polysteel rope off the coast of Haida Gwaii. Marine researcher says more research needed to find the source of entanglements Marine researchers are warning the public …

Last month, a group of scuba divers on Vancouver Island discovered a two-metre bluntnose sixgill shark in shallow waters — a species that often live in water as deep as 2,500 metres. 2-metre bluntnose sixgill shark spotted near a shipwreck in Vancouver Island's Alberni Inlet #TheMoment B.C. divers came face …

Authorities came under intense pressure Tuesday to arrest and charge a white woman who killed a Black neighbour on her front doorstep in a case that has put Florida's divisive "stand your ground" law back in the spotlight. Witness says shooter would often say 'nasty' things to the victims' children …

Local government units near Mayon Volcano are prepared in case of a sudden evacuation, and the Office of Civil Defense said it is ready in case the situation worsens, a spokesman said Wednesday. This developed as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology observed active degassing at the main crater …

Filipino ambassadors should look continuously for so-called “non-traditional” partners in terms of trade, security, and defense requirements of the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Meeting with the recently appointed chiefs of mission and ambassadors in Malacañang, the President urged them that with the current global situation amid …

A paper published Tuesday in the journal Nature has concluded that northern waters could be open for months at a time as early as 2030, even if humanity manages to drastically scale back its greenhouse gas emissions. Past estimates suggested summer ice wouldn't disappear until the 2040s, or might even …

SENATORS and members iof the House of Representatives welcomed the “newest and good additions” to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet following his appointments of Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and Teodoro Herbosa as secretaries of the Departments of National Defense and Health respectively. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel 3rd said …

Michael White, who was convicted in 2006 of killing Liana White and dumping her body in a ditch, has been granted full parole. Michael White was convicted of second-degree murder in 2006 An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch has been …

Multimedia idol, Kim Chiu is the latest sister to join the family of feminine hygiene brand, Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners. Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc. is thrilled to have Chiu on board seeing how she embodies admirable qualities that resonate with their premium product and consumers as well. Actress-host Kim …