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Trump announces $500-B AI infrastructure investment in US
WASHINGTON – Newly installed US President Donald Trump has announced a USD500 billion investment from OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States. At a White House event Tuesday afternoon, Trump said the three companies are set to partner on a new AI infrastructure company called Stargate, which will build “the…
PNP deploys cops along PNR stations in Albay, CamSur
PUBLIC SAFETY. Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon in this undated photo. He said on Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2025) that PRO-5 has enhanced security measures at various Philippine National Railways (PNR) train stations in the Bicol region to ensure the safety of commuters. (Photo from Brig. Gen. Dizon’s Facebook page) LEGAZPI CITY –…
Comelec bans Politicians’ presence in aid distribution events
BAGUIO CITY – The chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here has advised the local office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development against letting politicians join aid distribution activities in this year’s midterm election season. Comelec-Baguio officer Atty. John Paul Martin said tarpaulins of politicians must not also be allowed to be displayed…
CAAP taps EU aviation safety agency in crafting master plan
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has tapped the expertise of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in crafting a comprehensive Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP). Eight aviation experts from EU will work with CAAP in developing the master plan tailored for the Philippines. “The CAAP is still in the initial stages of…
Estrada pushes swift passage of ‘modernized’ anti-espionage law
SECURITY BREACH. National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (from left) show alleged spying equipment during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Manila on Jan. 20, 2025. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday…
Chinese New Year celebration in Manila kicks off January 29
The 2025 Chinese New Year celebration in Manila kicks off on Friday, January 29. The city government of Manila has prepared various activities to mark the colorful event. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna said the annual event will kick off with a Prosperity Tree Lighting at the Plaza San Lorenzo in Binondo, the home of the…
7 senators abandon support for anti-teen pregnancy bill
Seven senators have withdrawn their support for Senate Bill 1979, also known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, following concerns raised by various groups. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada told Senate President Francis Escudero he has decided to distance himself from the measure after evaluating feedback from private organizations. “I arrived at this…
NBI arrests 8 Chinese nationals engaged in phishing scam
The National Bureau of Investigation has recently nabbed eight (8) Chinese nationals allegedly engaged in online phishing operations at their base in Parañaque City. The NBI identified the arrested suspects as Xiao Li, Chuan Zi Gao, Ming Ru Li , Wen Shu Liu, Qui Shun Li, Cai Li Pan, Changfu Liu, and Zhang Zhen. A…
Appointment of 2 new Comelec commissioners, a MUST
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Garcia has appealed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to immediately appoint the replacements of the two commissioners who are set to retire next month. Garcia told media Commissioners Socorro Inting and Marlon Casquejo are set to retire early February after completing their respective seven-year terms. “It is our…
House Oks bill regulating Agriculture profession
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on the third and final reading a measure seeking to regulate the practice of agriculture as a profession in the Philippines. The measure, House Bill 11186, which proposes the establishment of a Professional Regulatory Board for Agriculture under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to oversee licensure examinations, registration,…