Metro Manila, Philippines — In the spirit of bayanihan and as the country prepares for the new school year, J&T Express Philippines joined the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2025, lending its hands and hearts to help create better learning environments for students across three regions in the country, namely the National Capital Region (NCR), the Davao Region, and Region …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Loosely translated, the Philippines’ 10th and latest Mount Everest conqueror Miguel Mapalad said, “How can you reach for your dream when all you think of is fear?” Here’s another: “Nothing is impossible if you work hard for it.” Now, it’s time to draw your parallels. Miguel shared these chicken-nuggets of wisdom as he met media June 11 …
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Filipino male group BGYO is ready to make hearts flutter with their latest single about being hopeless romantics called “All These Ladies” – dedicated to all ladies and those who are ladies at heart. BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate are also looking extra debonair in the newly dropped music video of the song, which is now streaming …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero As Alay Kapwa marks its 50th anniversary, the flagship Lenten program of Caritas Philippines celebrates five decades of giving hope, igniting compassion, and strengthening faith in communities across the country. With the theme “50 Taon ng Pag-asa,” this milestone campaign reminds us that true generosity comes not from abundance, but from the heart. Since its establishment …
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is gearing up to invest more than P2.6 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, aiming to position the Philippines as a regional leader in AI-driven innovation and development. Speaking during the Philippine launch of the Global Human Development Report 2025 in Makati City, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized the agency’s commitment to …
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IBM has unveiled an ambitious plan to launch a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer called IBM Quantum Starling by 2029—a breakthrough timeline that surpasses most industry expectations and marks a major leap in the race toward practical quantum computing. According to IBM, the Quantum Starling will be capable of executing 20,000 times more operations than today’s leading quantum machines. To put …
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has launched a new digital service that allows motorists to check the status of their driver’s license and vehicle plates through the LTO Tracker, expanding its online tools for public convenience. The plate number tracker enables users to input their vehicle’s plate number to verify if it’s ready for pickup. This service is especially useful …
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is committing to connect every public school in the Philippines to the internet before the end of 2025, Secretary Henry Aguda announced last week. Speaking at the National Information and Communications Technology Summit, Aguda acknowledged that only around 60 percent of the country’s roughly 50,000 public schools currently have internet access—a figure …
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Xiaomi has introduced a special edition of its Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, featuring a sleek design signed by Thai K-pop sensation BamBam, a member of the popular group GOT7. Launched during a special event in Bangkok on Thursday, the limited-edition smartphone sports a Sand Gold finish bearing BamBam’s signature. The popstar shared that the color holds special meaning in …
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Scammers are now using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Grok to create fake transaction receipts for bank and GCash transfers, tricking unsuspecting sellers and individuals online. One Facebook user, Peb De Leon, shared how he was almost duped when a friend claimed to have transferred money to him through BPI. The friend even sent what looked like a legitimate …
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