COTABATO CITY – A former security guard has surrendered to the police a day after allegedly killing a retired soldier who turned out to be his brother-in-law over an argument in Kidapawan City on Sunday. READ: 2 persons dead, 1 hurt in search warrant operation in Cotabato town Ramil Morales, 57, subject of the police’s manhunt operation over the weekend after the killing of retired soldier Edmund Bautista, 55, voluntarily turned himself in to face the charges, Lt. Colonel Josemarie Simangan, Kidapawan City police director, said Monday. Simangan said Morales and Bautista, both residents of Barangay Poblacion in Kidapawan City, had […]... Keep on reading: Alleged killer of retired soldier surrenders to Kidapawan City police

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SAN FRANCISCO, United States – In the race for AI dominance, American tech giants have the money and the chips, but their ambitions have hit a new obstacle: electric power. “The biggest issue we are now having is not a compute glut, but it’s the power and…the ability to get the builds done fast enough close to power,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged on a recent podcast with OpenAI chief Sam Altman. READ: Stock markets pressured by worries over AI spending, US gov’t shutdown “So if you can’t do that, you may actually have a bunch of chips sitting in […]... Keep on reading: The AI revolution has a power problem

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BAFTA winner Mia McKenna-Bruce, Four-time Academy Award Nominee and Golden Globe Award winner Saoirse Ronan, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning Anna Sawai, and Emmy Award nominee and BAFTA TV winner Aimee Lou Wood are confirmed to star in Sony Pictures, Sam Mendes, and Neal Street’s The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event. McKenna-Bruce will star as Maureen (Cox) Starkey, Ronan as Linda (Eastman) McCartney, Sawai as Yoko Ono, and Wood as Pattie Boyd. “Maureen, Linda, Yoko and Pattie are four fascinating and unique figures in their own right – and I’m thrilled that we’ve managed to persuade four of […]... Keep on reading: Sony Picture announces Mia McKenna-Bruce, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, and Aimee Lou Wood to star in Sam Mendes’ The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event

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LANDOVER, Md. — Donald Trump became the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game, attending the Washington Commanders’ 44-22 loss to the visiting Detroit Lions on Sunday. There were loud boos from some spectators in the stands when Trump was shown on the videoboard late in the first half — standing in a suite with House Speaker Mike Johnson — and again when the president was introduced by the stadium announcer at halftime. The jeering continued while Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony […]... Keep on reading: Trump booed as 1st US president at regular season NFL game since '78

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MANILA, Philippines — A weakening Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) departed the Philippines over the South China Sea on Monday morning, after its driving winds and heavy rain killed at least two people and forced more than a million to evacuate. “Uwan,” with a footprint that spanned nearly the entirety of the archipelago, slammed into the country's eastern seaboard Sunday evening as a "super typhoon" after uprooting trees and swamping towns further south. It landed just days after Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) swept through the islands of the central Philippines, claiming at least 224 lives. Schools and government offices across swathes of main island Luzon, including Manila, were closed Monday, though predicted heavy rains had yet to materialize. In Aurora province, where the typhoon made landfall the night before, rescue worker Geofry Parrocha said officials were only now able to assess the damage. "We're seeing many damaged houses and some of our main roads were not passable due to landslides," he told Agence France-Presse Monday morning from Dipaculao town, where power had yet to be restored. "We couldn't mobilize last night because the rain was heavy and the volume of water was high." Aurora Taay, mayor of the province's Dingalan town, told a Facebook Live audience that numerous houses and boats along the shoreline had been smashed amid massive waves. Turning towards Taiwan The state weather service said Monday that the typhoon, which saw 1.4 million people evacuated, was now expected to turn towards Taiwan as it continued to weaken. On Sunday, Samar province, one of those hammered by Typhoon Tino last week, recorded the first known death from “Uwan”. Rescuer Juniel Tagarino in Catbalogan City told AFP the body of a 64-year-old woman attempting to evacuate had been pulled out from under debris and fallen trees. "The wind was so strong and the rain was heavy... According to her family members, she might have forgotten something and went back inside her house," Tagarino said. The civil defense office later confirmed a second death, a person who drowned in a flash flood on Catanduanes island. Further north, in Cagayan province, people sheltering in an evacuation center told AFP that fear of flooding had convinced them to leave their homes. "We often suffer flooding in our home, so when we were told to evacuate, we evacuated, because we would be trapped," said Loretta Salquina. Scientists warn that storms are becoming more powerful due to human-driven climate change. Warmer oceans allow typhoons to strengthen rapidly, and a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, meaning heavier rainfall.

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LOOK: Some portions of the Baler-Casiguran Road in Aurora were impassable due to fallen trees, debris, and landslide in the aftermath of #UwanPH. DPWH via PIA-Aurora/Facebook

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ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)–Iloilo Station has resumed operation in several sea routes in Western Visayas while maintaining travel suspension in the northern ports of Iloilo amid continued precautionary measures against Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong). In its Sea Travel Advisory No. 5 issued at 8 a.m., PCG–Iloilo said it has allowed the resumption of voyages from Fort San Pedro (Iloilo City) to Pier 1, Aduana Port (Cebu City), Dumangas Port (Iloilo) to Bredco Port (Bacolod City), Iloilo Fastcraft Terminal to Bacolod City, Bay-ang Port (Ajuy) to Manta-angan Port (E.B. Magalona), and Iloilo to Guimaras. READ: […]... Keep on reading: PCG resumes sea trips in W. Visayas except for northern ports of Iloilo

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TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — Super Typhoon Uwan unleashed its fury across the Eastern Visayas Region on Sunday, Nov. 9, displacing 18,959 families, or 63,826 individuals, according to a progress report released by the Police Regional Office (PRO-8). Local government units (LGUs) in the region preemptively evacuated residents to designated centers in an effort to prevent casualties as the typhoon battered the region with powerful winds and torrential rains. Based on PRO-8 monitoring, Northern Samar recorded the highest number of evacuees with 5,289 families (17,525 individuals); followed by Southern Leyte with 4,367 families (14,055 individuals); Biliran, 3,901 families (12,845 individuals); […]... Keep on reading: Uwan downs power & comms, displaces over 63,000 in Eastern Visayas

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DAMAGED HOUSES, TOPPLED TREES AFTER #UWANPH LANDFALL LOOK: Authorities conduct clearing operations in Dinalungan, Aurora, where Super Typhoon Uwan made landfall on Sunday night, Nov. 9. #UwanPH has weakened into a typhoon earlier today but Signal No. 4 remains over several

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HEADS UP MOTORISTS! ⛽ Firms will implement another round of price hikes for gasoline and diesel this week starting Tuesday, Nov. 11. There will be no change in kerosene prices.

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The magic of Christmas sparkles once again at Diamond Hotel Philippines! The annual Christmas Tree Lighting marks the start of a dazzling celebration filled with joy, hope, and togetherness.

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MANILA, Philippines — The strong winds and heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Uwan have left portions of 31 national roads across different regions impassable, while eight others have limited access, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday morning. Listed below are the roads temporarily closed and are undergoing clearing operations as of 6 a.m., according to the DPWH: Bicol Region READ: Signal No. 4 in 8 areas as Uwan crosses Luzon Cagayan Valley Cordillera Administrative Region Metro Manila Central Luzon Ilocos Region Calabarzon SOCCSKSARGEN  READ: DPWH deploys over 9,000 personnel for clearing, emergency ops for Uwan […]... Keep on reading: 31 major roads impassable due to Typhoon Uwan — DPWH

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MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. partnered with the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) in launching the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) primarily designed to empower students to become advocates of responsible digital citizenship. Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, said the collaboration with TIP was timely as cyber threats have been on the rise and the Philippines ranking among the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks. “Young people are at the forefront of the digital world, so they’re also among the most at risk,” said Crisanto in a statement. “Through our partnership with TIP, we’re giving students the tools and confidence to protect themselves and others online. The Digital Thumbprint Ambassador Program empowers them to turn awareness into action and help build a safer, more compassionate digital community,” she said. Selected TIP students would be trained by Globe as digital thumbprint ambassadors and trainers to promote digital literacy, mentor peers, and represent the school in cyber wellness events. Under the collaboration, these students would also gain access to internships, mentorship opportunities, learning tools, and support to bring their community projects to life, according to Globe. TIP Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Dr. Frank Alejandrino hailed the partnership with Globe saying this would not only empower its students to excel academically but also to contribute meaningfully to society. “Through this partnership with Globe, our students are given the platform to apply their digital knowledge for social good, equipping them to protect themselves and others from online harms while becoming responsible digital citizens,” Alejandrino said. Globe stressed that the ambassador program was built on its sustained efforts to protect Filipinos online through technology and education. It said that the DTP has reached nearly two million students and trained 115,000. This year alone, over 21,000 students and educators have participated in DTP learning sessions nationwide. Cyberbullying continues to affect many Filipino students, highlighting the need for digital empathy and accountability, values central to Globe’s DTP. “To our TIP ambassadors, every click, comment, and share leaves a mark. Let those marks reflect integrity, empathy, and respect. TIP’s vision is anchored on technology and inclusion and we believe that the responsible use of today’s technologies will start with you,” Crisanto said. Believing that more Filipinos students must also be advocates of responsible digital citizenship, Globe encouraged other schools nationwide to join the cause and partner in implementing the digital program. Through this partnership, schools can help foster empathy, prevent cyberbullying, and promote responsible digital citizenship among Filipino youth, Globe said.

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MANILA, Philippines – Robinsons Land Corp.’s profit in the first nine months inched up by 2 percent to P10.17 billion on the steady growth of its investment properties. Excluding its one-time gain from the reclassification of its GoTyme investment last year, attributable net income climbed 10 percent year-on-year. READ: Robinsons Land sees H1 gains across segments For the third quarter alone, net income went up by 19.5 percent to P3.30 billion from P2.76 billion. The group’s consolidated revenues in the January to September period generated P35.61 billion, up 13 percent from last year’s P31.42 billion. Its investment portfolio—composed of malls, […]... Keep on reading: Robinsons Land posts profit uptick in Jan-Sept

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UPDATE: At least two individuals reportedly died amid the onslaught of #UwanPH, the Office of Civil Defense says as of 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. The OCD says it is validating the reported deaths — one individual drowned in a flash flood in Viga, Catanduanes, while another was

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MANILA, Philippines – Motorists will have no relief this week from rising fuel prices, as fuel retailers will implement another wave of price hikes. In an advisory, Seaoil said gasoline and diesel would increase by 50 centavos and P1 a liter, respectively, starting Tuesday. READ: Gasoline price hikes set; diesel up P2.70/liter on Nov. 4 This marks the sixth consecutive price increase for gasoline, and the third for diesel. Kerosene prices, meanwhile, will stay the same this week.... Keep on reading: Gas, diesel prices up anew on Nov. 11

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