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Pamilacan Island in Bohol: Why one should visit this nature’s gem

(Note: This is a first-hand travel experience by the author.) Who would have thought I could become so mesmerized and attached to an island that I wouldn’t want to leave? Pamilacan Island in Bohol is one of those rare places where time seems to stand still and invite you to linger for just a few.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Food and plastic

I wish I could choose a better title but I was really shocked when I found out about microplastics and how they have gotten into our food......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

‘Love takes time’ and other romance lessons from KimPau

Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino’s romantic moments in the Philippine adaptation of the hit South Korean series “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” have consistently trended online. But their next big kissing scene could break the internet......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Google’s new AI forecasts extreme weather events

Google has announced the development of artificial intelligence technology specifically dedicated to weather forecasting and the anticipation of extreme weather events. Faster and more cost-effective than current solutions, it could be able to alert people to the risk of incoming storms, floods or heatwaves. Since last year, some of the biggest names in tech have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Heatwaves Put Millions of Children in Asia at Risk: UN

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned Thursday, calling for action to protect vulnerable people from the soaring temperatures. - Other Media news - Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions, AFP reported.The U.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

‘Secret agreement’ with China ‘horrifies’ Marcos

President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration, even as he warned such a deal could have “compromised” the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Sibol exec wants improved conditions for women in esports

Esports has once been dubbed as a male-dominant industry, both in competitions and within top positions in different related organizations. Recent years have seen a shift in the role of women in the industry but like in traditional sports, the change is considered minimal, and more could be done......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Xinjiang Abuses Show Need for Robust EU Forced Labor Law

VOICEOVER:Do you have a car?  If so, then parts of your car could be made with forced labor from China. Let's explain how. The first thing you need to know is that factories in China make the most cars in the world.Major brands such as General Motors, Tesla, BYD, Toyota, and Volkswagen manufacture and sell cars in China.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Anthony Jennings wishes his late dad could see his thriving career

“Can’t Buy Me Love” star Anthony Jennings wished that his late father would have been around to witness his flourishing career, and the life that he and his family are living right now......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PIDS: Pinoy workers lack ‘soft skills’ for digital age

Filipino workforce lack soft skills like adaptability, problem-solving and collaboration needed to adapt to emerging technologies, which could have consequences on the country’s competitiveness and ability to innovate, according to a new study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

China: Carmakers Implicated in Uyghur Forced Labor

VOICEOVER:Do you have a car?  If so, then parts of your car could be made with forced labor from China. Let's explain how. The first thing you need to know is that factories in China make the most cars in the world.Major brands such as General Motors, Tesla, BYD, Toyota, and Volkswagen manufacture and sell cars in China.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Kaspersky Suggests to Add Sorting Your Digital Clutter to Your New Year’s Resolutions

This new year, you could have resolved to quit a vice, learn something new, manage your finances better, and maybe check a couple off your bucket list of places to visit. Cybersecurity company Kaspersky suggests adding another practical and smart resolution to your 2024 list: to protect your precious data by clearing your digital clutter! […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Paris predictions

The Olympic Games are less than two months away. All the athletes who have qualified are preparing to peak to coincide with their events. Given all the external factors like scheduling, luck of the draw and injuries, there’s a good chance the Philippines could end up winning up to three gold medals. Luckily, the dozen (or more) who will be in Paris give the country more chances......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

Chinese vessels maintain presence in East China Sea near disputed Senkaku islands for record 158 days

Tokyo [Japan], May 29 (ANI): China's Coast Guard ships have been in the waters surrounding Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 days, breaking the previous record established in 2021, reported CNN citing Tokyo's most recent count. Analysts worry that the uninhabited islands, called the Diaoyu Islands in China and the Senkaku in Japan, could spark hostilities between the two Asian rivals. "The.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Chinese vessels maintain presence in East China Sea near disputed Senkaku islands for record 158 days

Tokyo [Japan], May 29 (ANI): China's Coast Guard ships have been in the waters surrounding Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 days, breaking the previous record established in 2021, reported CNN citing Tokyo's most recent count. Analysts worry that the uninhabited islands, called the Diaoyu Islands in China and the Senkaku in Japan, could spark hostilities between the two Asian rivals. "The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

But I don’t plan on dying!

Over the years, I have had dozens of consultations from tearful clients, with the same facts and situation: a parent files a petition for their son or daughter, where the waiting time for a visa could be anywhere from 10 to 25 years......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Government, miners agree on fiscal regime proposal

Miners and government officials have reached a middle ground on the tiering of a proposed windfall profit tax for the mining industry that could pave the way for the approval of the long-awaited mining fiscal regime......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Schools close and crops wither as historic heatwave hits south-east Asia - Extreme heat

Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs Thousands of schools in the Philippines have stopped in-person classes due to unbearable heat. In Indonesia, prolonged dry weather has caused rice prices to soar. In Thailands waters, temperatures are so high that scientists fear coral could be destroyed. A historic heatwave is being experienced across south-east Asia, according to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Knicks-76ers series undergoes twist

The NBA playoff opening-round series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers took a dramatic turn after the Last 2 Minute Report revealed missed calls that could have altered the wild ending of Game 2......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Edgier

Our trilateral security alliance with the US and Japan could not have been timelier. The world seems to be teetering on the brink of war......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024