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President Marcos wants Philippine gateways to adopt UK airport procedures.
President Marcos did not lose the chance to learn from the UK's finest practices and implement them in upgrading Philippine airports after embarrassing hiccups at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) during his visit for King Charles III's coronation. On Friday evening, Marcos and his delegation landed at London's Gatwick Airport, where he, Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista were given a briefing and tour by representatives of Global Infrastructure Partners, the company that manages one of the UK's busiest gateways. “Our vision for safe, efficient and sustainable airports in the Philippines is one step closer to reality,” Marcos said in a post on Twitter yesterday after exploring Gatwick...
China tried to stéál ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT source codes
OpenAI Blocks Attempts to s†éál ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT Source Code San Francisco, CA - OpenAI, the company behind the powerful language model ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT, has blocked several attempts by Chinese häçkers to s†éál the source code for the software. The häçkers were reportedly trying to gain access to the source code in order to develop their own chatbots that could compete with ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT. OpenAI has not released any details about the specific methods that the häçkers used to try to s†éál the source code. However, it is likely that they used a variety of techniques, such as phishing attacks and malware, in an attempt to gain access to the code. OpenAI's security team was able to successfully block all of the attempts to s†éál the source code. However, the...
UPCA 2023 results is OUT!
UPCA 2023 RESULTS ARE OUT! Application results for incoming freshies for AY 2023-2024 are now available. We encourage you to log in to the application portal according to the following time slots in the post. Access upadmissionsonline.up.edu.ph For applicants who need to change their registered email address, send us an email at upcollegeapplications.oadms+upca2023cea@up.edu.ph For qualifiers, please reply to the offer by May 15, 2023. Please standby for helpdesk schedules. Thank you!
MWSS wants LGUs to ban inflatable pools
MWSS wants LGUs to ban inflatable pools Story by Francis Earl Cueto • 7h ago THE Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) prodded local government units (LGUs) to issue ordinances that will temporarily ban the use of inflatable pools and car-washing, saying these consume a lot of water. Children enjoy swimming in inflatable swimming pools in Tinajeros Malabon City. PHOTO BY: RENE H. DILAN© Provided by The Manila Times "The amount of water being consumed by these practices is huge," Jose Dorado Jr., deputy administrator for engineering and technical operations group of the MWSS, said in an interview with the government television station. He clarified that passing the ordinance should be done by the LGUs when the water level in...
Globe urges gov't to extend SIM registration deadline
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/11/23/globe-urges-govt-to-extend-sim-registration-deadline ABS-CBN News Posted at Apr 11 2023 03:30 PM | Updated as of Apr 11 2023 06:50 PM MANILA (UPDATE) - Globe Telecom said on Tuesday the government should consider extending the deadline for the mandatory SIM registration due to low registration turnout. In a statement, Globe said it has reached only 32 percent or 27.85 million of its total mobile customer base with 2 weeks left before the April 26 deadline. Other telcos are facing the same circumstances, the telco said. The Department of Information and Communications Technology meanwhile said it has yet to decide on the proposed extension. Despite efforts to roll out registration...
Influencer goes viral for catching ringworm over sharing makeup brushes with friends
Influencer goes viral for catching ringworm over sharing makeup brushes with friends Louaira Dela Cruz, aged 22, showcased her skin-related catastrophe, posting multiple videos featuring a severe rash that covered her face. “Sorry guys, I’ve been a bit quiet because my skin’s flared up,” she said in the video. “I don’t know what it is and doctors don’t know what it is, but — trigger warning — this is what’s been going on,” Dela Cruz continued. Louaira Dela Cruz, aged 22, showcased her skin-related catastrophe, posting multiple videos featuring a severe rash that covered her face. “Sorry guys, I’ve been a bit quiet because my skin’s flared up,” she said in the video. “I don’t know what it is and doctors don’t know what it is, but —...
Wala ng extension pa para sa SIM registration - DICT
tl;dr at Tagalog summary: Sa pahayag ng DICT kahapon, April 19th, tumanggi ang DICT sa mga panawagan na i-extend pa ang April 26th, 2023 deadline sa pagpaparehistro sa mga SIMs. Nagpaalala rin ang ahensya na made-deactivate ang mga SIMs na hindi maipaparehistro. DICT: No extension of SIM registration THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has rejected the calls for the extension of SIM card registration. “The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) received and acknowledged the request of public telecommunication entities (PTEs) to extend the SIM registration period pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 11934, or the SIM Registration Act,” the DICT said in a statement on Wednesday, April...
Social Security System is looking to hire Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in 2023
If you are an individual who is classified as someone with a form of disability and is looking to work for the government, then this might be your chance. Sources: SSS eyes hiring of PWDs in branches, offices in 2023 SSS eyes hiring of PWDs in branches, offices Social Security System eyes hiring of PWDs in branches, offices in 2023 | BusinessMirror
Data leak focused on police records  DICT
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) E×ρréššed belief that the supposed leaked documents were records from the Philippine National Police (PNP) database which may have compromised the information of 1.2 million employees and applicants. DICT Secretary Ivan Uy. File Photo © Provided by The Manila Times DICT Secretary Ivan Uy said the incident was not tagged by the National Computer Emergency Response Program (NCERP) as a data breach even after it was reported to the agency in March. According to a report from Jeremiah Fowler at vpnmentor.com, the leaked data included include birth certificates, educational records, diplomas, tax filing records, passports, police identification cards, copies of...
Netflix subscribers at record high, password crackdown coming
SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix on Tuesday said that its number of subscribers hit a record high 232.5 million in the first quarter of the year and that its nascent ad-supported tier was faring well. The streaming television giant reported a quarterly profit of $1.3 billion, in line with expectations, but said it had delayed a broad crackdown on sharing of account passwords "to improve the experience for members." Netflix said it expects to begin rolling out its options for ρáíd password sharing this quarter instead.
China vs Taiwan
Sakaling matulog Ang gyera ng dalawang bandang to at nadamay Ang pilipinas ano sa tingin mo Ikaw na nakapag ROTC sapat ba Ang natutunan mong pang militar? Pano nalang Yung against sa ROTC isasalang din kaya Sila sa gyera kung sakali? Ako Nakapag train ng ROTC at trained ng anti terrorist attack under ng CIA at bomb detection pero simpleng mamamayan padin kabilang lang sa secret group na nag momonitor posibleng pag atake Ng terrosista pero pag Ang china na Ang umatake 😅 diko na alam. Kayo mga lods ready naba kayo?
Sagot ni ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT re: US misleading and promoting false info
It is true that there have been instances where governments or organizations have misled the public or promoted false information to achieve their political or economic goals. The case of the Iraq War and the claims of WMD is an example of this. User: what are the top example of the US misleading the public and promoting false information AI: There have been several instances in US history where the government or organizations have misled the public or promoted false information for political or economic purposes. Here are a few examples: Gulf of Tonkin Incident: In August 1964, the US government reported that North Vietnamese patrol boats had attacked US Navy ships in the Gulf of Tonkin, which led to the escalation of US involvement...
Czech Republic PM caps PH visit with wreath-laying at Rizal Monument
Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala ended his two-day visit to the Philippines by laying a wreath to honor national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at the Luneta Park in Manila. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuña accompanied the Prime Minister in giving honor to Rizal, who was close friends with Czech Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt. "In Manila, I honored the memory of the national hero José Rizal, who was an important writer, doctor and, above all, a symbol of the Philippine struggle for independence," Fiala said in a Twitter post. The Prime Minister noted Rizal's "strong ties" with the Czech Republic because of Blumentritt. "The fences that are part of the walls in Litoměřice are named after Rizal, and he also has a bust in the hall of the...
Marcos orders DFA to look after OFWs in Taiwan: official
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to look after the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Taiwan, after the Chinese ambassador's recent comments against them. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said contingency measures are in place in case Filipinos needed to be evacuated. "He has given a general order na always watch out (sic) for the safety and welfare of all OFWs, including in Taiwan," said De Vega in a televised briefing. "Tulad ng DFA statement, we wish to assure our senators and public na may contingency plan, matagal na ito. It's a thick book. Nandoon yan sa Manila Economic Cultural Office at saka labor offices," he added, without mentioning specifics...
Philippine banks continue to bankroll coal and fossil fuel projects
Philippine banks are still financing coal and fossil fuel investments in the country at such an accelerated pace that could derail hopes of averting climate disaster, a new report found. The domestic banking system, as the findings of the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development assert, financed $867.08 million worth of projects in coal from April 2022 to March this year. These banks likewise bankrolled $930 million for the expansion and construction of new fossil gas projects. The report put out a scorecard, which computed for coal and fossil gas financing, divestment policy, and sustainability policies. Likewise, the report spotlighted that the majority of financing came from bonds, with most of these banks underwriting an...
Puerto Galera, nearby areas fail 4 water quality tests after Mindoro oil spill: governor
POLA, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor on Saturday said Puerto Galera and nearby areas failed 4 consecutive water quality tests, deeming the popular tourist destination unsafe for swimming and other water activities. “As far as water quality is concerned, salt water, from Puerto Galera to Bulalacao, bagsak,” Dolor told reporters here. “Lumabas kagabi ang pinakahuling resulta, ang Puerto Galera ay bagsak na ang water quality for 4 consecutive tests. Ibig sabihin, prior to Holy Week, may findings na nabagsak ito on the level of oil or grease,” he added. Dolor said the local government of Puerto Galera earlier objected against the declaration of the state of calamity in the island. “There was an objection on...
Biden says to announce 2024 campaign plan 'soon'
LONDON – US President Joe Biden said that he had already made his decision about running for president in 2024 and would announce it relatively soon. "We’ll announce it relatively soon," the head of state told reporters, commenting on his reelection plans. "I told you my plan is to run again," Biden added. The US presidential election is scheduled for November 2024. The previous Republican head of state, Donald Trump, announced in November 2022 that he would enter the race for the highest public office in the country. (TASS)
PBBM monitors entry of P3.48-T investment pledges: BOI exec
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is hands-on in ensuring that the more than PHP3.48 trillion investment pledges Manila secured during his foreign trips would materialize and generate jobs as soon as possible, a Board of Investments (BOI) official said Saturday. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, BOI Executive Director for Investments Promotion Services Evariste Cagatan said the Chief Executive had been closely monitoring the leads to provide assistance to fast-track these investors' entry into the country. “Investment leads pa lang iyan so marami pang kailangang gawin para tuluyang matuloy ‘yong mga pledges (These are only investment leads, so a lot still needs to be done before they materialize),” she said. “Ang...
Magnitude 7.0 quake hits Indonesia
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the sea north of the main Indonesian island of Java, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The strong quake struck at 4:55 p.m. local time (0955 GMT), the USGS said, with Indonesia's geological agency ruling out a tsunami after the epicenter was detected to be at a depth of 594 kilometers (370 miles). Indonesia experiences frequent quakes due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. Friday's quake struck roughly 160 kilometers northwest of the city of Surabaya, the country's second-most populous city that is...

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