Tropical Storm Kristine: Track, wind signals, rainfall warnings, rescue,...
Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami), the Philippines’ 11th tropical cyclone for 2024, is seen to affect nearly the entire Luzon and Visayas, as well as parts of Mindanao. Kristine is heading for Luzon,...
View ArticleMother sues AI chatbot company Character.AI, Google over son’s suicide
A Florida mother has sued artificial intelligence chatbot startup Character.AI accusing it of causing her 14-year-old son’s suicide in February, saying he became addicted to the company’s service and...
View ArticleTrump meets definition of a fascist, his former chief of staff says
WASHINGTON, USA – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump meets the definition of a fascist and “prefers the dictator approach to government,” his former White House chief of staff said in a...
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After hitting Isabela, Severe Tropical Storm Kristine moves over Ifugao
MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) began moving over the Cordillera Administrative Region early Thursday morning, October 24, after making landfall in Isabela. Kristine had...
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Japan-influenced SM City J Mall opens October 25 in Mandaue, Cebu
MANILA, Philippines – Japan’s rising influence in Philippine retail and lifestyle will be on the spotlight in Mandaue City in central Philippines on Friday, October 25, as the Sy family formally opens...
View ArticleNearly 25 million votes already cast as Harris, Trump hit battleground states
With millions of US voters already heading to the polls, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, October 23, will seek support from undecided voters at a televised town hall in...
View ArticleSilicon Valley-inspired development project unveiled in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – In a move poised to reshape Cagayan de Oro’s economic landscape, the state-owned investment arm National Development Company (NDC) and the Investment and Capital...
View Article[Time Trowel] The past has some good lessons about disaster preparedness
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick — a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
View Article12 kilos of shabu enter Panay, Negros Island Region every month, police say
BACOLOD, Philippines – Up to 12 kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) are being smuggled into Panay Island and the Negros Island Region every month, according to a report from the Negros Occidental...
View ArticleIranian hacker group aims at US election websites and media before vote,...
An Iranian hacking group is actively scouting US election-related websites and American media outlets as Election Day nears, with activity suggesting preparations for more “direct influence...
View ArticleCA junks civil forfeiture case vs 3 of Napoles’ co-accused
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the civil forfeiture case filed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) against three alleged accomplices of pork barrel scam queen Janet...
View ArticleCanceled flights due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine: October 25, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Various airlines have canceled flights on Friday, October 25, due to unfavorable weather conditions brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami). Here’s a list of...
View ArticleAt star-studded Georgia rally, Harris and Obama push early voting in tight race
CLARKSTON, USA – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris basked in the support of rock legend Bruce Springsteen, entertainer Tyler Perry, and former President Barack Obama on Thursday. October...
View ArticleGreece investigates nightclub owners suspected of laundering Catholic Church...
ATHENS, Greece – Greek authorities have frozen the bank accounts and assets of five cafe and nightclub owners on suspicion of laundering Catholic church money supplied by two church officials, a...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] Effects of the POGO ban on rental properties
Philippine Offshore Gaming Opertors (POGOs) gained momentum under the Duterte administration to boost revenue and jobs. However, due to illegal activities tied to POGO hubs, President Ferdinand Marcos...
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Squalls, rain continue to cause havoc in Negros Occidental, Bacolod
BACOLOD, Philippines – Squalls, rain, flooding continue to cause havoc in 15 localities of Negros Occidental and the capital, Bacolod. As of Friday, October 25, a report from Provincial Disaster Risk...
View ArticleBeyoncé to appear with Kamala Harris in Houston rally
Superstar singer Beyoncé will appear with Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston on Friday, October 25 (US time) two sources told Reuters. Harris is appearing in...
View Article13 killed in Tropical Storm Kristine, more than 569,000 families affected
MANILA, Philippines – The number of those who died due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine reached 13 as of 8 am on Friday, October 25, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
View ArticleSpanish chef arrested for allegedly injuring client who sent food back
MADRID, Spain – Spanish police have arrested the chef of a popular restaurant on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza after he allegedly assaulted a German customer who had complained about the food’s...
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Marcos orders ‘conveyor belt of aid’ in aftermath of Kristine
MANILA, Philippines – Under the grand chandeliers of Malacañang’s Kalayaan Hall, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s marching orders to a room full of Cabinet officials, top generals, and fellow...
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