Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement
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Hontiveros uses trending ‘very demure’ phrase in post about Duterte’s children’s book
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Cybercriminals use sensitive data to extort money from wealthy companies — tech firm
Several cyber attackers have been weaponizing personal data as a means to pressure targets into paying a ransom, a recent report by cybersecurity provider...
7-Eleven reminds official licensee in PH only one who can use store trademarks
A convenience store chain reminded the public that its official licensee in the Philippines is the only entity that can use its trademarks. 7-Eleven Philippines...
Romanian police raid home of Andrew Tate amid human trafficking probe
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Freebies: Brands offer perks for Alice Guo’s return amid reported departure
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Philippine peso, Taiwan dollar lead gains among mixed Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0203 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
145.410
145.25
-0.11 Sing dlr
1.305
1.3042
-0.09 Taiwan dlr
31.918
31.993
+0.23 Korean won
1332.200
1332.5
+0.02 Baht
34.105
34.155
+0.15 Peso
56.430
56.565
+0.24 Rupiah
15450.000
15430
-0.13 Rupee
83.793
83.7925
0.00 Ringgit
4.372
4.375
+0.08 Yuan
7.133
7.1297
-0.04 Change...
TUP Manila called out for hair and dress policy perceived ‘inconsistent’
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) Manila received online backlash this week after releasing a revised list of haircut and dress code policies banned...
Athletics: Duplantis and Warholm to compete in 100m sprint
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Duplantis, who...
Another pickpocket victim: Priscilla Meirelles’ phone stolen in BGC
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Philippines says probing escape of Alice Guo accused of Chinese crime links
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Philippines says recent mpox case is mild Clade 2 variant
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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck, media reports say
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Philippines says Alice Guo accused of Chinese crime links has fled the country
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