Google AI pioneer says he quit to speak freely about technology’s ‘dangers’
A pioneer of artificial intelligence said he quit Google GOOGL.O to speak freely about the technology's dangers, after realizing computers could become smarter than people far...
‘Orutigasu?’: Photo of vending machines, lighted buildings in Ortigas go viral
A vibrant photo featuring vending machines in Ortigas earned praises and criticisms from Facebook users after the scenery was likened to that of Japan. Two...
Philadelphia 76ers Embiid wins first MVP award
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award for the first time, the league announced on Tuesday.
Embiid was chosen...
US stands with Philippines against Chinese ‘intimidation’ in South China Sea —official
The United States stands with treaty ally the Philippines in the face of harassment by China's coast guard in the South China Sea and...
‘Eye-pleasing’: P1,000 polymer banknote wins international award amid criticisms
The controversial P1,000 banknote in the Philippines won an international award. The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) selected the bill as the "Bank Note of...
‘No writers. No TV’: Hollywood scribes strike over pay
LOS ANGELES— Hollywood film and television writers went on strike on Tuesday, shutting down late-night TV shows, and took their demands for higher pay to the doors...
Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace, police conduct controlled explosion
LONDON— Police arrested a man outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday for throwing what they believe were shotgun cartridges and officers also carried out a controlled explosion in the area, days before King Charles' coronation ceremony.
Police said...
Japan scrambles jet after spotting suspected Chinese drone —ministry
Japan's defense ministry said on Tuesday it scrambled a jet fighter after spotting a suspected Chinese drone between the Japanese island of Yonaguni and...
PLDT to look ways for more connectivity access amid 5-peat fastest speed recognition
A telecommunications provider will look for ways to make connectivity accessible to more people amid the inflation in the country. PLDT Alfredo Panlilio expressed this...
‘Meaning of content’: Michael V posts reminder to fellow content creators
Michael V, a veteran comedian and also a vlogger, took to Instagram to remind his fellow content creators about the importance of the "content"...
Pope Francis: Solutions to loss of faith ‘come from the tabernacle, not the computer’
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged clergy and others discouraged by a shortage of priests and ebbing faith in the West to pray for God’s...
Griner embraces growing platform at Met Gala months after return from Russia
NEW YORK— American basketball star Brittney Griner stepped onto the red carpet at the star-studded Met Gala on Monday, embracing a larger spotlight months after...
Ed Sheeran calls copycat claims ‘insulting’ in ‘Thinking Out Loud’ trial
A sometimes-riled Ed Sheeran on Monday denied copying Marvin Gaye's classic "Let's Get it On" in his second day of testifying to jurors in...
‘Holding Earth together’: Meaning behind Miss Earth Philippines 2023’s safety pin gown
Newly crowned Miss Earth Philippines Yllana Marie Aduana wore an evening gown made of 5,000 safety pins during the coronation night. Yllana's nude-toned evening gown...
Philippines posts P210.3 billion budget deficit in March
MANILA— The Philippine government posted a budget deficit PHBUD=ECI of P210.3 billion ($3.8 billion) in March, versus a deficit of 187.7 billion pesos in the same period...