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Sheynnis Palacios bagged Nicaragua's first Miss Universe crown. Thailand was named 1st runner-up and Australia was 2nd runner-up. Meanwhile, the Philippines' delegate Michelle Dee ended her journey in the Top 10. Sauce: https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/19/23/nicaragua-wins-miss-universe-2023-ph-bet-in-top-10

Why not just the Philippine navy or coast guard ships do the resupply mission in brp sierra madre instead of those small boat they're currently using? According to the news articles I found, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) maintains the need to deploy small boats in the resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre so as not to provoke China or any other claimant countries in the West Philippine Sea. The PCG also said that there is a special arrangement for the delivery of humanitarian supplies, but not for the transportation of large-scale building materials. The PCG has recently deployed its biggest multi-role response vessel, the BRP Gabriela Silang, for the resupply mission, but it still relied on smaller boats to transfer the supplies to...

Founder Leif K-Brooks made the announcement on Thursday along with a lengthy explanation about the "barrage of attacks on communication services, Omegle included, based on the behavior of a malicious subset of users." "As much as I wish circumstances were different, the stress and expense of this fight – coupled with the existing stress and expense of operating Omegle, and fighting its misuse – are simply too much," he said. "Operating Omegle is no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically," he added. "Frankly, I don’t want to have a heart attack in my 30s." Omegle shuts down after 14 years

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10 years ng Yolanda ngayon, sana malagay na sa tahimik ang mga nawalang buhay. Sana din huwag natin kalimutan, at isipin pa din yung mga tunay na nangyari. Kung may isyu sa korapsyon, imbestigahan at panagutin pa din sila o yung alaala nila.

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will again extend the validity of driver’s licenses that will expire in November onwards to April 2024 amid a legal hurdle involving its plastic card contract. In an advisory, the LTO said that holders of driver’s licenses issued between April and June should have these renewed before the end of the year. “Failure of the driver to renew his or her driver’s license beyond the prescribed schedule shall render the license expired and incur a corresponding penalty,” it said in a memorandum. The LTO said that motorists whose licenses expired in April should have their licenses renewed no later than Nov. 6; for those that expired in May, Nov. 30; and those that expired in June...

At least nine senators reportedly want to reinstate Vice President Sara Duterte's P650 million confidential funds, despite the House of Representatives' decision to reallocate them for national security, particularly in the West Philippine Sea.

ILOILO City, Philippines: *******ed human body parts were discovered in two different areas in Iloilo City on Monday morning, November 6. A severed human hand was found by a farmer along the roadside at Zone 2, Barangay Ticud, La Paz, Iloilo, around 5 a.m. The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) and Scene of Crime Operations (SOCO) officers reported that the hand, which had no identifying tattoos, jewelry, or rings, was determined to be male. Shortly afterward, authorities received a report of dismembered body parts found inside a blue sack in Zone 1, Barangay Buhang, Jaro district. The police said the sack did not contain the head and the hands. The police also noted that the victim was wearing briefs and bore at least six stab wounds...

DOLE: ‘No work, no pay’ for October 30, November 1-2 holidays File photo of the Department of Labor and Employment logo. STAR / File MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment on Sunday reminded employers of the proper payment of wages for workers who will report to work on the upcoming holidays. In an interview with Radyo 630, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said that October 30, November 1 and 2 are special non-working holidays, which means the "no work, no pay" rule will be applied. DOLE issued last week an advisory specifying the the wage computation for the upcoming special non-working holidays. Workers will receive compensation based on the following rules: If the employee did not work, the “no work, no...

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The URL previously belonged to OpenAI, but, somehow, it's now a landing page for Musk's AI venture. By Kevin Hurler Published August 04, 2023 Image: Joe Raedle (Getty Images) In the latest chapter of Elon Musk’s saga to take over the world with corporations named after the letter “X,” the billionaire tech tycoon just snagged a coveted URL: AI.com. As TechCrunch notes, this is a big shakeup in Silicon Valley as the URL previously belonged to artificial intelligence juggernaut OpenAI, the company behind the wildly popular chatbot ChatGPT. AI.com now directs to X.ai and according to the Way Back Machine, the website was in the hands of OpenAI until at least July 29, at which point it was not operational but still bore the symbol of...

may gamot na ang cancer kaya naman need nila ng mga cancer patients Pfizer covid vaccine contain around 200 billion pieces of this plasmid DNA in each dose of the vaccine that can cause cancer Japan has begun releasing treated radioactive water from its damaged Fukushima Plant US and UK sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine Drugmakers Released a Ton of New Cancer Treatment Data. The Biggest Developments. Pfizer Pfizer (PFE) released more than 40 abstracts on trials of drugs, including its experimental multiple myeloma treatment elranatamab and Talzenna, which is currently approved to treat ****** cancer. The company also presented very early data on a new ****** cancer drug—a type known as a CDK4-selective inhibitor—that...

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New Tesla Model Pi 2022 (5G): Price, [Sep 2022] & Release Date are available in our content! The first Smartphone from Elon Musk; Tesla manufactured a new upcoming ‘Model Pi’ Smartphone designed which works on Mars! Friends, many of you may know that Tesla is the name of a very big Reputation Company. The Company already built many cars and rockets. I remember that the “New Tesla Phone 2022” will be the next generation’s perfect Smartphone. But everybody we are wanted to know why Tesla is not making Smartphones. But recently the Tesla Company declares that they are making a Tesla Pi 5G 2022. It is rumored that their new device will be launched in 2022. You will be amazed to learn about the functionality of this new device. Tesla has...

Metro Manila — The Department of National Defense (DND) is urging its personnel, including the 120,000-strong armed forces, to refrain from using apps on digital portraits using artificial intelligence (AI). In a memorandum issued on Oct. 14, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. described the viral image generator app as posing privacy and security risks. Teodoro added the app can create fake profiles, which can be used for identity theft, phishing attacks, and other cybercrimes. “Since we have not really established with certainty what threats they may pose, I think it would be best…I agree with the SND (secretary of national defense) that we should be prudent in using these apps in the meantime,” DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong...

Metro Manila to Bicol Express railway project frozen as China funding uncertain MANILA — The government paused the construction of the Bicol Express train as funding for the project has not been finalized, Philippine National Railways (PNR) General Manager Jeremy Regino said Tuesday. In the initial plan, China was supposed to be the government's partner in funding the Bicol Express train project, also known as PNR South Long Haul. The country however is still uncertain whether this will push through, despite the ongoing construction of the North-South Commuter Railway that will connect Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, and Laguna. The finance and transportation departments are working to find alternative sources of funding. It is...

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PNR’s NCR line to close by January File photo of Philippine National Railways station MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will cease all of its passenger services in Metro Manila by January 2024 to give way to the civil works for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). PNR general manager Jeremy Regino told reporters that the agency will shut its daily operations between Alabang and Tutuban by the middle of January 2024. Regino said the closure of PNR services in Metro Manila will affect as many as 35,000 Filipinos who travel on the rail line daily for its cheap cost. As such, the PNR is asking the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to increase bus availability in the affected...

Every September 27, National Crush Day, also known as Crush a Can Day, emphasizes the significance of recycling. It serves as a reminder that recycling decreases carbon emissions, saves money, and minimizes waste. National Crush Day provides an opportunity for environmentalists to promote recycling. Let us all chip in and do our share. Did you know: One can of recycled materials can save enough energy to power a television for three hours. History of National Crush Day Kruger Brewing Company of Richmond, Vïrginïå, created the first canned beer, “Krueger Cream Ale,” in 1938. By the 1960s, tin cans were being used for everything from tuna to motor oil. This can was popular because it was easy to form, could withstand...

I knew it! Sabi ko na nga ba ganito ang kalalabasan eh. As we all know, Apple sell their chargers separately. Dagdag kita men!! Dagdag kita. LOL Source: Apple stores warn people not to use Android USB-C chargers to stop new iPhone 15 overheating

Ito ang naging pahayag ni Senator Risa Hontiveros kaugnay sa sinabi ni Senator Bato dela Rosa patungkol sa confidential funds. Sa naturang interview, nabanggit ni Senator Bato na hindi naman umano lumabas ang issue ng confidential funds “noong panahon na ang vice president ay miyembro ng oposisyon.” “Bilang kaalyado po ni Vice President Duterte po ’no, ano po ang inyong take dito sa kanyang mga inaabot na issues ngayon? Sa tingin niyo po ba ito ay talagang mayroon siyang dapat sagutin o talagang ito ay napupulitika lang siya?” tanong kay Dela Rosa sa isang panayam sa Teleradyo Serbisyo. “Nung si Vice President Leni Robredo nakaupo sa Office of the Vice President, tahimik naman itong oposisyon, hindi naman nila kinakalkal ’yan. Pero...

via Reddit PhilHealth paralyzed by Medusa ransomware attack PhilHealth paralyzed by Medusa ransomware attack The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) swiftly responds to secure compromised systems; the Philippine government aligns with the international Counter Ransomware Initiative to fortify defenses against escalating cyber threats BY ART SAMANIEGO Sep 22, 2023 01:23 PM AT A GLANCE The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) experienced a Medusa ransomware attack on September 22, 2023, affecting the government's health insurance program. In 2022, there were 65.05 million beneficiaries of PhilHealth that were categorized as direct contributors. The Department of Information and...

Engkk Naduwag nanaman New Word Unlocked Biased - Anti Marcos Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and running mate Sara Duterte will not attend CNN Philippines’ Presidential Debate on Feb. 27 “due to conflict of schedule,” the network announced on Monday. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/821799/bongbong-to-skip-cnn-philippines-presidential-debate/story/%3famp

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Professors from Fujita Medical School in Chiba University performed a surgical experiment by moving a robot located in the National University of Singapore 5000kms away. The operation involved the removal of a cancer from a man-made stomach. The two locations were connected by private internet. The professors checked the accuracy of the robots movement at high speed. The surgical professors said, "The experiment turned out well. There is about 0.1 second delay but did not became a problem once you get used to it". Fujita Medical School thinks that this will be a great help for performing surgical procedures in long distances and further advances the technology in medical care. Source : ロボットを使って5000km離れた場所で手術をする実験|NEWS WEB EASY...

On October 14, a “ring of fire” solar eclipse will appear across a swath of the western United States, as well as in parts of Central and South America. The sun will be blocked by the moon, which will appear slightly smaller, producing the glowing ring in the sky. This phenomenon, known as an annular solar eclipse, was last seen in the U.S. in 2012 and won’t be visible again in the continental U.S. until 2039. All lower 48 U.S. states will get a partial eclipse, but only certain areas in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas will get the full “ring of fire” effect. This phase of the eclipse begins at 9:16 a.m. Pacific time in Oregon and sweeps across the country, passing over San Antonio, Texas, at 11:52 a.m. Central...

INFO SM Center San Pedro is SM Prime's 84th mall in the Philippines MANILA, Philippines – Sy family-led SM Prime Holdings Incorporated will open its 84th mall in the Philippines – SM Center San Pedro – on Friday, October 13, in Laguna, south of the capital. In a disclosure on Wednesday, October 11, publicly listed SM Prime said its new mall in San Pedro City is its fourth mall in Laguna after the “success” of SM City Sta. Rosa, SM City San Pablo, and SM City Calamba. SM Center San Pedro is located along United Bayanihan (UB) Main Road, Barangay United Bayanihan, San Pedro City. It is roughly 28 kilometers from Manila or over an hour’s drive via the South Luzon Expressway. San Pedro City had a population of 326,6001 in 2020. It...