Twitter appoints Parag Agrawal as Chief Technology Officer
Twitter Inc appointed Parag Agrawal as Chief Technology Officer on Thursday, according to an update on the social media company’s website.
Laticrete Philippines puts up first manufacturing facility
Located in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, the facility comprises a 1,300-square meter vertical plant, a 2,900-square meter warehouse, 1,800 square meters of road lots, and another 5,000 square meters of vacant lots intended for future expansion.
Myanmar wants ‘clear evidence’ of genocide – natl security adviser
Myanmar wants to see clear evidence to support accusations that ethnic cleansing or genocide has been perpetrated against its Muslim minority in Rakhine state, National Security Adviser Thaung Tun said on Thursday.
NOISY, ANGRY, JOYOUS | Women around the world demand equality
In joyous celebrations and angry protests, women around the world came together in gatherings large and small on Thursday to mark International Women’s Day with a call for gender equality.
WATCH | Unbreakable phone screen prototype will smash competition, say creators
University of Sussex scientists have devised a new way to make smartphone touch screens cheaper and less breakable, while improving their environmental footprint.
Technical glitch hits Sydney airport, delaying flights
Sydney Airport said on Friday a technical snag caused interruptions in passenger processing at two of its terminals, causing hours of delay for travelers.
North Korea’s Kim, Trump to meet ‘by May’ – South’s natl security adviser
(UPDATE 2 - 8:42 a.m.) U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed a willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May in response to Kim’s invitation to hold the first meeting between leaders of the United States and North Korea, a South Korean envoy said.
Asia-Pacific nations sign sweeping trade deal sans U.S.
Eleven countries including Japan and Canada signed a landmark Asia-Pacific trade agreement without the United States on Thursday in what one minister called a powerful signal against protectionism and trade wars.
Trump sets steel and aluminum tariffs but exempts Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump pressed ahead with the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and 10 percent for aluminum on Thursday but exempted Canada and Mexico, backtracking from earlier pledges of tariffs on all countries.
Inclusion of Pinay rapporteur in ‘terror petition’ is govt retaliation , say fellow experts
Fellow human rights experts of United Nations special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people Vicky Tauli-Corpuz slammed her inclusion in a list of more than 600 persons the Department of Justice wants declared “terrorists,” calling it “an unacceptable attack” against her by the government.
WORD OF THE LOURD | Quo vadis, Boracay?
So, where goes bespoiled Boracay? Not to the dogs, if we can help it. Help clean it up, that is. Or else ...
PH govt seeks ‘terrorist’ tag for 600 alleged communist guerrillas
A UN special rapporteur, a former Philippine lawmaker and four former Catholic priests are among more than 600 alleged communist guerrillas the Philippines wants declared “terrorists”, according to a government petition filed in court.
Sereno camp: Chief Justice can prove her innocence at Senate impeachment trial
It came as no surprise to the camp of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno that the House Committee on Justice ruled on Thursday that...
Daimler buys 3.93 percent stake in BAIC electric car subsidiary
Daimler said it would deepen its cooperation with China’s BAIC Group in the area of new energy vehicles, even as rival Geely seeks to gain access to the German carmakers’ electric vehicle technologies.
Grab in advanced talks to buy into Uber’s Southeast Asia business – source
Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing firm, Grab, is in advanced negotiations to buy parts of Uber Technologies Inc’s business in the region, said a source with knowledge of the talks, in what would be Uber’s second retreat from an Asian market.














