UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says
LONDON — Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, has been shown looking fit and healthy in the first video taken of her since she underwent surgery two months ago in footage published by the Sun newspaper on its website on Monday. Kate, 42, spent two weeks in hospital in January after having what her office said was successful, […] The post UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Top Coins for Maximum Staking Returns in 2024: An Expert Guide
Although we challenge the cryptocurrency market with great ambitions, there are many cases where the purchased cryptocurrencies end up sitting in the cryptocurrency wallet without doing anything.  In this case, coin staking helps you earn stable profits without spending additional cash. Through this guide, we will learn about the best staking coin types in 2024. ... Read more The post Top Coins for Maximum Staking Returns in 2024: An Expert Guide appeared first on PhilNews.
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DSWD Medical Cash Assistance Up for Filipinos in Crisis, Here’s Guide on Requirements…
Details about the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance Offer under AICS DSWD MEDICAL CASH ASSISTANCE – Here is a guide on the assistance offer for Filipinos in crisis and the requirements in availing it. The Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations or AICS by the Department of Social Welfare Department has several cash aid offers. One ... Read more The post DSWD Medical Cash Assistance Up for Filipinos in Crisis, Here’s Guide on Requirements… appeared first on PhilNews.
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DepEd Issues Show Cause Order vs Viral Teacher Scolding Students
DepEd To Probe Viral Teacher Scolding Students in Controversial TikTok Video DEPED – The education department has issued a show cause order against a viral teacher scolding her students while live streaming on TikTok. On Monday (March 18, 2024), the Department of Education (DepEd) took action following a viral video showing a public school teacher ... Read more The post DepEd Issues Show Cause Order vs Viral Teacher Scolding Students appeared first on PhilNews.
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Yen holds nerve as BOJ decision looms; dollar resurgent
SINGAPORE --- The yen dwindled near the 150 per dollar level on Tuesday but held its ground ahead of a pivotal policy decision from the Bank of Japan (BOJ), while the U.S. dollar towered over its peers as bets for early rate cuts there were trimmed. Rate decisions from the BOJ and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) come under the spotlight in the Asia day, and currency moves were subdued early on Tuesday with traders hesitant to take on new positions ahead of the outcomes. The yen was last little changed at 149.14 per dollar, while the Australian dollar fell 0.06 percent $0.6556. The BOJ, in particular, takes center stage, given swirling speculation that the dovish central ...Keep on reading: Yen holds nerve as BOJ decision looms; dollar resurgent
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JWs to honor Christ’s sacrifice on March 24
After sundown on March 24, almost nine million Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) worldwide will gather at their places of worship, Kingdom Hall, and other venues to observe their most sacred event --- the memorial of Jesus Christ's death. Once a year, JWs, known for their door-to-door ministry, commemorate the death of Jesus following the Bible's command to "keep doing this in remembrance of me." They are encouraging non-JW neighbors and friends to attend the event which is also known as the Lord's Evening Meal or the Last Supper. Last March 2, JWs launched a global campaign to distribute invitations in their community. In 2023, 20,461,767 attended Jesus' death anniversary. There...Keep on reading: JWs to honor Christ’s sacrifice on March 24
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Kim Chiu admits heart’s a ‘little empty,’ ‘no idea’ on Xian Lim’s new love
Kim Chiu got candid about how her heart is currently a "little empty," stating as well that she knew nothing about her former actor boyfriend Xian Lim's rumored new relationship. The actress-TV host opened up about this after celebrity doctor Vicki Belo asked her how she had been, as seen in a vlog on the latter's YouTube channel on Saturday, March 16. "I'm okay. I'm doing good, busy with work... Ang puso, it's a little empty pero okay naman (My heart is a little empty but it's okay). It's part of life and part of growing up," Chiu said. Chiu and Belo did not name Lim, although pictures of the former couple were flashing on the video while the two were talking about the actr...Keep on reading: Kim Chiu admits heart’s a ‘little empty,’ ‘no idea’ on Xian Lim’s new love
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Andi Eigenmann Shares Old Picture Of Herself W/ Jaclyn Jose, Gwen Garimond Guck
Andi Eigenmann, Jaclyn Jose, Gwen Garimond Guck Old Picture Goes Viral ANDI EIGENMANN – Former actress Andi Eigenmann shared an old picture of herself with her late mom Jaclyn Jose and brother Gwen Garimond Guck. The passing of the multi-awarded actress Jaclyn Jose due to a heart attack left many devastated, but none more so ... Read more The post Andi Eigenmann Shares Old Picture Of Herself W/ Jaclyn Jose, Gwen Garimond Guck appeared first on PhilNews.
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Biden, Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos to hold April summit at White House
U.S. President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr for a summit in Washington on April 11 to discuss economic relations and the Indo-Pacific, the White House said on Monday. The leaders “will discuss trilateral cooperation to promote inclusive economic growth and emerging technologies, advance clean energy […] The post Biden, Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos to hold April summit at White House appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Philmar Alipayo shares last message he received from late Jaclyn Jose
Champion surfer Philmar Alipayo, Andi Eigenmann’s fiancé, shared the last message he received from the late Jaclyn Jose. 
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Paolo Contis Request For ‘Bubble Gang’ After Noontime Show Discontinued
Paolo Contis has this meaningful statement about his discontinued show Kapuso actor Paolo Contis has this request for the longest-running gag show Bubble Gang after his noontime show Tahanang Pinakamasaya was discontinued. Paolo was one of the main hosts of the noontime show produced by TAPE Inc. It was the show that replaced the Eat ... Read more The post Paolo Contis Request For ‘Bubble Gang’ After Noontime Show Discontinued appeared first on PhilNews.
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Saudi Aramco CEO calls energy transition strategy a failure
HOUSTON, United States --- Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply, the head of Saudi Aramco described the current energy transition strategy as a misguided failure on Monday. "In the real world, the current transition strategy is visibly failing on most fronts," Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser said at the CERAWeek conference in Houston. Fossil fuels accounted for 82 percent of global consumption last year, according to a report from consultancy KPMG cited by Nasser, who noted that the International Energy Agency has said oil demand could hit a record this year. "This is hardly the future picture some have been painting," Nasser said. ...Keep on reading: Saudi Aramco CEO calls energy transition strategy a failure
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Kim Chiu describes rumored new boyfriend Paulo Avelino as 'cutie'
Kapamilya star Kim Chiu described onscreen partner Paulo Avelino as "cutie."
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Schedule of bus trips for Tutuban-Alabang route on March 28, 30, 31
      MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has announced the schedule of its bus augmentation trips for the Tutuban-Alabang route for this year's Holy Week on March 28, 30, and 31. In a post on Facebook, the PNR said that the first bus trip from Alabang will depart at exactly 5:30 a.m. while the first bus from Tutuban will leave at 7 a.m. during the three-day period. READ: No LRT-2 operation from March 28-31 to allow maintenance works The bus trips will have a one-hour interval between each trip, according to the state-owned railway. In its post, PNR said that the the bus will pass through Abad Santos Avenue, Recto A...Keep on reading: Schedule of bus trips for Tutuban-Alabang route on March 28, 30, 31
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Gov’t to expand vape testing capability
MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking about P170 million in government funding to build more or expand the current capability of testing facilities for vape products in the Philippine market. Trade Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles told reporters in a recent interview that the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), one of their attached agencies, has a laboratory in Cavite that can handle the testing of vape device and batteries. "For the consumables, if we don't have a facility or equipment for that, we accept submissions of results from accredited laboratories," Nograles said during a roundtable discussion. She said that by June, uncert...Keep on reading: Gov’t to expand vape testing capability
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Weak Surigao mine output, prices pull down FNI income
MANILA, Philippines --- Lower production at the Surigao mine and weaker prices slashed the net income of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) despite an improved top line last year. In a disclosure on Monday, Global Ferronickel reported a net income of P1.81 billion in 2023, a decrease of 15.9 percent from P2.15 billion previously amid a higher base that included a one-off gain of P680 million from a settlement received by a subsidiary in 2022. The mining company said net income would have climbed by 22.9 percent had the one-time transaction been excluded. "Our revenues highlight our success in operating the Palawan mine reliably in its first full year of production. This dive...Keep on reading: Weak Surigao mine output, prices pull down FNI income
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PAGASA Says Fair Weather to Prevail Over Most Parts of PH
PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update for Tuesday (March 19, 2024) PAGASA LATEST UPDATE – The state weather bureau reported that generally fair weather condition is expected over most parts of the country. On Tuesday (March 19, 2024), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. The easterlies ... Read more The post PAGASA Says Fair Weather to Prevail Over Most Parts of PH appeared first on PhilNews.
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DSWD Cash Assistance Offers for Filipinos in Crisis Situations — FULL LIST
Guide on DSWD Cash Assistance under the AICS Program DSWD CASH ASSISTANCE – Here is a full list of the cash aid offers of the social welfare department for Filipinos in crisis. One of the most popular government offices in the Philippines is the Department of Social Welfare and Development or more popularly called DSWD. ... Read more The post DSWD Cash Assistance Offers for Filipinos in Crisis Situations — FULL LIST appeared first on PhilNews.
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Russia approves WTO ban on some fishing subsidies
GENEVA, Switzerland --- Russia on Monday joined the group of around 70 countries, including China and the United States, that have formally accepted the World Trade Organization's ban on certain fishing subsidies. In a statement, the WTO said Russia's ambassador Nikolai Platonov presented his country's "instrument of acceptance" to the body's director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. "Russia's formal acceptance demonstrates leadership and commitment to ocean sustainability," Okonjo-Iweala said. "It brings this landmark agreement closer to entry into force, and underscores the importance of global cooperation for the benefit of people and planet." READ: PH ratifies Agreement on Fi...Keep on reading: Russia approves WTO ban on some fishing subsidies
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ASUS redefines smart productivity for modern era with two new Zenbooks
These Zenbooks combine intelligent productivity features and AI capabilities into sleek, eco-conscious and highly portable designs.
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Pound to Peso Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Convert Pound to Peso w/ This Exchange Rate Today POUND TO PESO – Here is the exchange rate between the British Pound Sterling (BPS) and the Philippine Peso today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Filipino is one of the races that can be found almost anywhere across the globe. There are lots of Pinoys in ... Read more The post Pound to Peso Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 appeared first on PhilNews.
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Euro to Peso Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Details about the Euro to Peso Exchange Rate Today Euro to Peso – Here is the exchange rate between Euro Dollars and the Philippine Peso today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Many Filipinos are working abroad. Among these are European countries. The exchange rate between the currencies of European countries and the Philippines may change from ... Read more The post Euro to Peso Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 appeared first on PhilNews.
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Tom Rodriguez Thought Of Harming Himself Amid Marital Problem
Tom Rodriguez opened up about what he went through after his breakup with Carla Abellana Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez admitted that he thought of harming himself amid his marital problem with actress Carla Abellana. Tom and Carla’s breakup created a huge wave in the entertainment industry. They became a trending topic many days after it ... Read more The post Tom Rodriguez Thought Of Harming Himself Amid Marital Problem appeared first on PhilNews.
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Morgan Stanley expects Brent oil to climb to $90/barrel by Q3 2024
Morgan Stanleyraised itsBrentoil price forecasts by $10 per barrel to $90 for the third-quarter of2024, citing tighter supply and demand balances on OPEC+ commitment and Russia's oil production curtailments after recent drone attacks on its refineries. MorganStanleylowered its supply forecast for OPEC and Russia by 0.2-0.3 million barrel per day (bpd) for 2Q/3Q as it sees a modest deficit in second quarter, increasing to a larger deficit in the third quarter. The bank also hiked its first-quarterBrentprice outlook to $85 per barrel from $82.5, second-quarter forecast to $87.5 from $82.5 and for the fourth quarter it sees prices at $85 versus $80 previously. READ:OPEC sticks ...Keep on reading: Morgan Stanley expects Brent oil to climb to $90/barrel by Q3 2024
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Fire hits residential area in Tondo, Manila
MANILA, Philippines --- A fire hit a residential area in Tondo, Manila, early Tuesday morning, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). In a report, BFP said the blaze broke out along Benita Street in Barangay 186 around 1:50 a.m. READ: Fire hits residential area in Santa Cruz, Manila The fire reached the first alarm shortly after at 1:53 a.m. and was raised to the second alarm at 1:59 a.m. No other details were provided regarding the extent of the blaze; however, BFP said the fire is still ongoing. The agency deployed around nine trucks to help extinguish the fire, but no reports yet on the number of injured or dead residents....Keep on reading: Fire hits residential area in Tondo, Manila
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China to ban Evergrande chair from securities market for life
BEIJING --- Chinese regulators will ban the chairman of property giant Evergrande from the securities market for life on grounds of financial fraud, a subsidiary of the company said Monday. Heavily indebted Evergrande has become a potent symbol of the years-long crisis in China's property market, a crucial pillar of growth in the world's second-largest economy. The company has struggled to repay creditors for years, defaulting in 2021 and becoming subject to a winding-up order by a Hong Kong court earlier this year. On Monday, its flagship unit Hengda Real Estate said in a filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange that it had received an "advance notice" from the China Securities Re...Keep on reading: China to ban Evergrande chair from securities market for life
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Rayver Cruz Affirms Love For Girlfriend Amid Livestream Criticism
Rayver Cruz Stands Firm in Love for Julie Anne San Jose Amid Livestream Criticism RAYVER CRUZ – Kapuso actor Rayver Cruz reaffirms his love for Julie Anne San Jose following criticism received after their livestream. On March 16, Rayver Cruz received criticism on social media after netizens called out his “hyper behavior” during their livestream ... Read more The post Rayver Cruz Affirms Love For Girlfriend Amid Livestream Criticism appeared first on PhilNews.
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Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up
DETROIT --- Nvidia said on Monday it is expanding its collaborations with BYD and other Chinese automakers that are racing to build self-driving vehicles and AI-augmented infotainment technology to compete in global markets. BYD, which overtook Tesla last year as the world's No. 1 electric vehicle manufacturer, will use Nvidia's next generation of in-vehicle chips, called Drive Thor, to enable increased levels of autonomous driving and other digital functions, Nvidia said. BYD will also use Nvidia technology to streamline factories and its supply chain, as well as to develop virtual showrooms, Nvidia Vice President for Automotive Danny Shapiro said during a conference call. ...Keep on reading: Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up
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Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ
In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. 
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Blinken, Marcos and Manalo to review US-PH economy, security ties
    MANILA, Philippines --- United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Philippine officials are set to review world developments that affect the two countries' economy and security. Blinken is expected to meet with leaders such as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo during his visit from March 18 to March 19. In a statement released through the Palace on Tuesday, Manalo said that the visit will bolster US-Philippine relations. "We intend to review regional and global developments that have significant implications for our mutual security, economic growth, and shared aspirations," said Manalo in a statement. ...Keep on reading: Blinken, Marcos and Manalo to review US-PH economy, security ties
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Biden to host talks with Philippines, Japan leaders April 11: White House
  Washington, United States --- US President Joe Biden will host his Philippines counterpart Ferdinand Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on April 11 for the first three-way summit with the Asia-Pacific allies, the White House said Monday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the leaders would push a "shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific" -- a key concern as regional tensions rise with China.   READ: Marcos, Biden, Kishida to hold trilateral meet  ...Keep on reading: Biden to host talks with Philippines, Japan leaders April 11: White House
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Wall St ends higher, investors juggle Fed nerves with AI enthusiasm
Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Monday, with megacap growth stocks such as Alphabet and Tesla supporting a rebound in technology-heavy Nasdaq while investors also waited anxiously for the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting this week. Google's parent, Alphabet, provided a sizeable boost to the market after a media report that Apple is in talks to build Google's Gemini AI engine into the iPhone. This supported the communication services sector, which ended up almost 3 percent, leading gains among the 11 major S&P 500 sectors after hitting its highest level since Sept. 2021. Tesla shares finished up 6.3 percent, leading S&P 500 percentage gains, after the electr...Keep on reading: Wall St ends higher, investors juggle Fed nerves with AI enthusiasm
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USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Guide on USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – How Much You Will Get? USD TO PHP – You can check out the exchange rate between United States (US) Dollar to Philippine Peso today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Countless Pinoys are employed abroad for several years now in the pursuit to ... Read more The post USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 appeared first on PhilNews.
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T-bill rates ease for the second week
MANILA, Philippines --- Interest rates sought by the local market fell for the second straight week, allowing the government to fully raise its target amount of short-term debt during Monday's sale of Treasury bills (T-bills). Auction results showed that the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) was able to borrow P15 billion via T-bills, as planned. The offer attracted total tenders amounting to P47.25 billion, over three times bigger than the original offer size. The strong appetite from lenders, in turn, helped the government lock in cheaper rates. But apart from the robust demand, Michael Ricafort, chief economist at Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., said yields for the T-bills fell as...Keep on reading: T-bill rates ease for the second week
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Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran custody was ‘unlawful’, says UN mission
  GENEVA --- A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's morality police was unlawful and caused by violence and that Iranian women still suffer systematic discrimination. The death of 22-year-old Amini, a Kurdish Iranian woman, in September 2022 while in custody for allegedly flouting Iran's Islamic dress code unleashed months of protests and the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic's clerical leaders in decades. READ: Many Iranian women demand political change amid decades-long grievances "Our investigation established that her death was unlawful and caused by physical violence in the c...Keep on reading: Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran custody was ‘unlawful’, says UN mission
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Torre Lorenzo expanding Davao solar farm
MANILA, Philippines --- Property developer Torre Lorenzo Development Corp. (TLDC) is looking to expand its existing solar farm installed at its beach resort in Davao de Oro province to gradually reduce dependence on diesel generators for power. TLDC chief operating officer Cathy Casares-Ko said they had signed with Cebu-based energy company Vivant Energy Corp. for the expansion of the 415.8-kilowatt-peak solar farm at Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort. "We're just finalizing the costing. The first phase [of the project] was an experiment, so it's pure solar. Phase two would include batteries," Ko told the Inquirer last week. As the beach resort is located on Pindasan, an island...Keep on reading: Torre Lorenzo expanding Davao solar farm
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Fair weather to prevail in Luzon; rest of PH to have overcast skies
    MANILA, Philippines --- Generally fair weather will prevail in most parts of Luzon, while the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to overcast skies with chances of rain showers due to easterlies, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In a morning forecast, the state weather bureau said that easterlies and localized thunderstorms will continue to affect areas nationwide on Tuesday. READ: Pagasa: Expect hot and humid Monday due to easterlies "Para sa magiging lagay ng panahon ngayong araw ng Martes ang buong bahagi ng Luzon kasama ang Metro Manila ay makararanas ng gener...Keep on reading: Fair weather to prevail in Luzon; rest of PH to have overcast skies
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Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
  COPENHAGEN --- A volcano in Iceland that erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December was still spewing smoke and bright orange lava into the air on Monday although infrastructure and a nearby fishing town were safe for now, authorities said. Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February, prompting authorities to warn of an imminent eruption. The warning time late on Saturday was only 15 minutes before fountains of molten rock began soaring from a 3 km-long (1.9 mile) fissure, roughly the same size and at the same place as the previous eruption. READ: Iceland lava fl...Keep on reading: Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
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UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says
    LONDON --- Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, has been shown looking fit and healthy in the first video taken of her since she underwent surgery two months ago in footage published by the Sun newspaper on its website on Monday. Kate, 42, spent two weeks in hospital in January after having what her office said was successful, planned surgery for a non-cancerous but unspecified condition. READ: King Charles III, Kate deal with medical issues Other than a couple of blurry pictures, she has not been seen in public since appearing with the other members of the royal family on Christmas Day, and in recent weeks social media has been awash with speculation about...Keep on reading: UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says
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US oil stockpile to be refilled this year: Energy secretary
    Houston, United States --- The United States plans to refill its strategic oil reserve by the end of 2024 after the stockpiles reached historic lows last year, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Monday. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, US President Joe Biden announced an unprecedented tapping of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in a move criticized by Republicans. Between September 2021 and July 2023, the United States released around 274 million barrels, dropping the SPR to its lowest level in 40 years. Washington established the reserve in the 1970s as an emergency stockpile after the 1973 energy crisis. READ: Oil prices rise on tigh...Keep on reading: US oil stockpile to be refilled this year: Energy secretary
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On Red Square, Putin voters bask in predictable victory
    Moscow, Russia --- Thousands of people gathered on Moscow's Red Square on Monday roared when President Vladimir Putin appeared on a stage, a day after his victory in elections where he stood unchallenged. Putin hailed the "return" of Ukrainian territories to Russia during a concert marking 10 years since his country annexed Crimea -- a step seen by many as a precursor to the 2022 full-scale offensive. READ: Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition Russians had been called during the elections to throw their weight behind the ongoing military operation in Ukraine, cast as a show of support for Putin's offensive. "Any citizen w...Keep on reading: On Red Square, Putin voters bask in predictable victory
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Bank of Japan expected to end negative rates
  Tokyo, Japan --- The Bank of Japan is widely expected to scrap its maverick negative interest rate policy on Tuesday and hike borrowing costs for the first time in 17 years, according to economists and media reports. The US Federal Reserve and other central banks yanked up rates to rein in galloping inflation after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. READ: BOJ to scrap negative interest rates in April, say over 80% of economists But haunted by the country's "lost decades" of stagnation and deflation, the BoJ kept its main rate negative, as it has been since 2016. The last hike was in 2007. Because this means banks lose by parking capital with the BoJ, they are en...Keep on reading: Bank of Japan expected to end negative rates
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Wanted at ICC: Filipino, Cebuano translators
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is looking to hire translators of major Philippine languages, in what lawyers of drug war victims believe could be a sign that its investigation of extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration is moving into the next stage. Based on a job posting on European career opportunity websites, the Hague-based ICC's Office of the Prosecutor seeks applicants fluent in Filipino, Tagalog and Cebuano to serve as freelance translators in its Language Services Unit (LSU) in the Integrated Services Division. The call for applicants appeared on at least two job search websites, SuccessFactors and Impactpool. Successful applicants, according...Keep on reading: Wanted at ICC: Filipino, Cebuano translators
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Speedy OK of bill on small naval bases pushed
Amid continuing tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the recent sighting of Chinese research vessels near Benham Rise, Sen. Francis Tolentino wants the passage of the bill establishing the locations of the Philippine Navy's "forward operating bases" (FOBs) fast-tracked. Tolentino, chair of the Senate special committee on Philippine maritime and admiralty zones, presided over the first public hearing on Monday on Senate Bill No. 654, or the Philippine Navy Archipelagic Defense Act, which he filed in July 2022. "These bases will serve as a strategic outpost, allowing our Navy to respond swiftly to any threats or challenges that may arise in our waters, including calamitie...Keep on reading: Speedy OK of bill on small naval bases pushed
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‘Creativity Program’: AI conspiracies flood TikTok
WASHINGTON---From vampires and wendigos to killer asteroids, TikTok users are pumping out outlandish end-of-the-world conspiracy theories, researchers say, in yet another misinformation trend on a platform whose fate in the United States hangs in the balance. In the trend reported by the nonprofit Media Matters, TikTok users seek to monetize viral videos that make unfounded claims about the US government secretly capturing or preserving mythical monsters that include---wait for it---King Kong. It is the latest illustration of misinformation swirling on the platform---a stubborn issue that has been largely absent in recent policy debates as US lawmakers mull banning the Chinese-...Keep on reading: ‘Creativity Program’: AI conspiracies flood TikTok
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New Zealand’s ‘coffin clubs’ bury taboos about death
HASTINGS, NEW ZEALAND---It's a task of grave importance, but there's nothing to stop New Zealanders having a laugh as they work on DIY caskets in the country's "coffin clubs." Elderly club members meet for cups of tea, a bit of banter, and to literally put the final nail in one-of-a-kind coffins that will carry them to their eternal resting place. Kevin Heyward plans to be sent off in a box resembling a vintage Austin Healey. Registration plate: DEAD1A. "My daughter came up with the idea," the 79-year-old car enthusiast said with a grin, brushing sawdust off his overalls. It's fully equipped with a mock steering wheel, windscreen, rubber wheels with metal hub caps, wooden...Keep on reading: New Zealand’s ‘coffin clubs’ bury taboos about death
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Hontiveros finds Comelec’s ‘procurement issues’ disturbing
MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday evening questioned the "disturbing" contractual award entered into by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2025 national and local elections. In a privilege speech, Hontiveros pointed out that what Comelec recently awarded was a contract for the lease -- not the purchase -- of vote counting machines for the 2025 polls. She said with a whopping P18.827 billion approved budget, this contract is the largest in the history of Philippine elections. "Strangely, the bidding for the richest single contract in Philippine election history was only able to attract a single bidder: a joint venture composed of South Korea...Keep on reading: Hontiveros finds Comelec’s ‘procurement issues’ disturbing
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63 Filipinos in troubled Haiti seek repatriation
At least 63 of the 115 Filipinos in Haiti have asked the Philippine government to bring them home due to widespread gang violence. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Migrant Workers and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said they were looking to charter a flight for the Filipinos concerned. "No flights are coming out of Haiti and land travel to the capital Port-au-Prince is also discouraged," the three agencies said in a joint statement. READ: Haitians voice skepticism at proposal for interim government The DFA on Sunday placed Haiti under alert level 3, which called for voluntary repatriation. "Haiti is currently experiencing a breakdown of law and ...Keep on reading: 63 Filipinos in troubled Haiti seek repatriation
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