CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City new king of Central Visayas high school hoops
CEBU, Philippines – After dethroning the reigning champion in the semifinals, Cebu City went on to dominate Cebu Province, 102-74, to rule the secondary boys basketball action in the Central Visayas...
View ArticleTikTok to label AI-generated images, video from OpenAI and elsewhere
TikTok said on Thursday, May 9, it would start using a technology aimed at helping it label images and video generated by artificial intelligence and uploaded to the video sharing service. TikTok said...
View ArticleDFA reminds diplomats to follow Philippine laws | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Amid China’s audio recording claim, DFA says: Diplomats must follow PH laws The Department of Foreign Affairs...
View Article‘Winning culture’: Perfect La Salle bags historic 3rd straight D-League crown
MANILA, Philippines – There were barely any doubts in La Salle’s third straight PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup conquest. “This is what we want, a winning culture,” said Green Archers’ assistant coach...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The United States has suspended a shipment of weapons to Israel, including heavy, bunker-busting bombs Israeli forces have used in their war against Hamas militants in Gaza that has killed nearly...
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EXPLAINER: What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
WASHINGTON, USA – The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard US AI from China and Russia with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the most advanced...
View Article‘Magic bunot’: Deep Creamline bench spells difference in finals clash with...
MANILA, Philippines – Time and again, Creamline has proved it can get itself out of any sticky situation in the PVL and come out shining on the other side. The circumstances were no different on...
View ArticleJayson Tatum, Celtics hold off Donovan Mitchell-less Cavaliers for 3-1...
Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 33 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 27 as the visiting Boston Celtics beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 on Monday (Tuesday, May 14, Manila time)...
View ArticleDLSU to offer full tuition and fees with monthly stipends for full-time PhD...
This a press release from De La Salle University. De La Salle University will offer full tuition and fees with monthly stipends for full-time students ofDLSU in any PhD academic program through the...
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4 more crowns are up for grabs at Miss Universe PH 2024 pageant
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe Philippines 2024 delegates now have more chances of representing the country in an international pageant as the organization announced four more crowns that are up...
View ArticleBalanced Thunder storm past Mavericks, tie playoffs series 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 of his game-high 34 points in the second half as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-96 on Monday (Tuesday, May 14, Manila time) to even...
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Bam Aquino to lead KANP party, confirms senatorial bid for 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Bam Aquino is gearing up for the 2025 midterm polls and is now the head of newbie political party Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KANP). In a statement on...
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FACT CHECK: No Indian army deployment to West Philippine Sea
Claim: Soldiers from India have entered the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to counter China. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim was posted on May 13, 2024, by...
View ArticleAt least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
MUMBAI, India – At least 14 people have died and dozens were injured after a huge billboard fell on them during a thunderstorm in India’s financial capital Mumbai, according to local authorities. The...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: NU vs UST, UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball finals – May 15
MANILA, Philippines – The UST Golden Tigresses now face a steep uphill climb in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball finals as they return for a do-or-die Game 2 encounter against the experienced NU...
View ArticleMelinda Gates to exit Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion for own charity work
Melinda French Gates is leaving the charitable foundation she co-founded with former spouse Bill Gates more than 20 years ago and will get $12.5 billion for her own work to uplift women and families,...
View ArticleCeltics secure back-to-back victory against Cavaliers, leading series 3-1
BALAYAN, Batangas— The Boston Celtics secured a back-to-back victory, 109-102, against the Cleveland Cavaliers and are still leading the series, 3-1, after their fourth game in the Eastern Conference...
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Court freezes water cutoff by Pangilinan group in Cagayan de Oro for 3 days
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A regional court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) late on Tuesday, May 14, to prevent a bulk water supplier from cutting off its supply to the Cagayan de Oro...
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‘iPhones for everyone:’ Apple’s premium device tops Home Credit’s phone sales...
MANILA, Philippines – The iPhone is for everybody – at least if you ask Home Credit. According to the sales data of consumer finance company Home Credit, Filipinos purchased more iPhones than any...
View ArticleEl Salvador mined nearly 474 bitcoins, adding to state crypto holding, in...
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins since 2021 thanks to a volcano-fueled geothermal power plant, official data showed on Tuesday, May 14, bringing the government’s...
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