Apple plans biggest iPhone yet for 2018 — Bloomberg

Apple Inc is preparing to release three new smartphones later this year, including the largest iPhone ever.

Oscars so scandalous: leading movies hit with backlash

This year’s contenders are facing accusations of plagiarism, sexual misconduct, and criticism from gay and African-American communities.

Ed Sheeran named best-selling global artist of 2017

For the first time a recording artist had both the best-selling album and single of the year around the world.

Lumad schools press DepEd to release permits to operate

Teachers and students of lumad schools in Region 12, or Soccsksargen, accompanied by the schoolchildren’s parents, trooped to the Department of Education regional office to demand the release of their permits to operate and an end to the militarization they say has forced shut more than 30 schools.

In a first, openly transgender recruit signs up for U.S. military

A transgender recruit has signed a contract to join the U.S. military for the first time since a federal court ruled late last year that the military would have to accept openly transgender people, the Pentagon said on Monday.

‘Don’t worry about the NRA,’ Trump tells governors during meet on school shooting

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss gun legislation with lawmakers this week, the White House said Monday, and he told governors not to worry about the National Rifle Association as they mull responses to the massacre of 17 people at a Florida high school.

MWC 2018 | Huawei in early 5G trials with 30 telcos

The chief executive of Huawei said the pace of commercialisation for next-generation 5G wireless network is picking up as the Chinese telecom equipment maker has begun pre-commercial development with more than 30 network operators.
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Duterte admits difficulty convincing employers to end ‘endo’

President Rodrigo R. Duterte called Monday for a compromise on labor contractualization, also called “endo,” as he admitted it would be difficult to force employers to abolish the practice completely.
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Exit from rice QR, national ID on govt tool kit to help combat inflation

Sen. Sherwin T. Gatchalian said the most pressing interventions to address inflation involve the removal of the quantitative restrictions (QR) regime on rice, as well as a national ID system, which will make it easier for poor citizens to avail themselves of food and fare discounts.

Philippine basketball legend Danny Florencio passes away

Philippine basketball legend Danny Florencio passed away on Sunday. He was 70. "Daredevil Danny" passed away in San Francisco, USA where he was based. This...

MWC 2018 | Sony pins hopes on 4K video to revive smartphone sales

Japan’s Sony Corporation is turning its focus to 4K high-definition video recording in its new Xperia XZ2 smartphone to differentiate itself from rivals that have caught up in camera technology.

REVIEW | Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 550 4GB: The red team’s entry-level firepower

The AMD Radeon RX 550 promises to deliver smooth and stutter free 1080p gaming from your favorite eSports titles, without going beyond US$100.