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Typhoon Domeng to intensify, not expected to make landfall in PH
Article: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/typhoon-domeng-to-intensify-not-expected-to-make-landfall-in-ph/ar-AA24rykn?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=6a1ba5f3f72549d68342b5768b50304d&ei=22 . GYST: "In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Domeng was last spotted 670 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes as of 3 a.m. " . DAHIL TAPOS NA ANG MALALANG TAG INIT TAG ULAN NANAMAN MGA PAPS . i secure na ang inyong mga bubong, prep for rainy day food and other things start na daw ng watery season sa pinas.
MSU-IIT Teams Reach Swiss Innovation Prize Finals 2026
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Engineering students and graduates of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), including Moonton Student Leader (MSL) Philippines Marketing Associate Sean Kenneth Manlupig, have become finalists for the Swiss Innovation Prize Competition 2026 for their respective research on the Manufacturing and Construction Category. Out of the 140 applicants, Manlupig is part of the two engineering research teams from MSU-IIT that have made it to the Top 9 Finalists of the Swiss innovation competition. Manlupig is a member of the research team responsible for the RHA BioSilx research alongside Engr. Glenn Ruel Maujon (MS Material Science in Engineering Graduate) and Engr. Maria Elisa...
Alas' AVC team committed' to fight for PH, says coach
Alas Pilipinas’ preparations for the upcoming 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup haven’t exactly been seamless. Still, interim coach Shaq delos Santos has no qualms knowing his players are more than willing to fight for the country “We invited lots of players and some of them had the personal decisions [to beg off], but we’re still so happy and lucky,” he said during the Philippine Sportswriters Association forum on Tuesday. “We have these players who are committed to representing our country.” Delos Santos was referring to the four cogs who were also in attendance during the forum: Alyssa Valdez, Niña Ytang, Ces Molina and Jovelyn Gonzaga. With less than two weeks left before the start of the competitions, the University of...
AI Can Now Turn Text Into Video!
Google just unveiled Gemini Omni, an AI model that can generate anything from any input — starting with video. You can type a description, upload an image, or even give audio, and it produces a realistic video output. It’s physics‑aware (gravity, energy, fluid dynamics), so scenes look natural. Plus, every video is digitally watermarked for authenticity. Meanwhile, Stanford reports AI models now solve PhD‑level science problems but still struggle with simple tasks like reading analog clocks. 🤯 AI is evolving fast — from coding super‑speed to full multimodal creativity. Imagine describing “a typhoon hitting Manila” and instantly seeing a simulation video.
AI Technology Today
The latest technology is currently defined by autonomous Agentic AI, Gen 2.0 multi-modal systems, spatial computing, and energy-aware computing. These breakthroughs span intelligent automation, advanced virtual environments, and physical sciences. [1, 2, 3, 4] 1. Generative AI 2.0 & Agentic Systems Agentic AI: AI is shifting from conversational chatbots to autonomous agents capable of independent multi-step task execution. Gen 2.0: Models can natively operate across various formats (text, images, audio, video, and code) within a single workflow in real-time, functioning as collaborative problem solvers rather than just generators. Interactive World Modeling: Systems like Google DeepMind's Genie 3 and Nvidia's Cosmos are building...
Philippines most at risk in ASEAN for AI job disruption: report
What you need to know: The Philippines leads the ASEAN region in AI vulnerability, with 12.7 million workers—primarily women and youth in urban hubs—facing significant job transformation This doesn’t mean jobs will be replaced by AI per se, instead, the report states that both the government and the private sector will need to double down on training workers to work alongside AI, or be replaced by it in the future The rise of Generative AI (Gen AI) is no longer just a topic for tech enthusiasts; it’s becoming a serious concern for the Philippine labor market. According to a recent report from the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Philippines now leads the ASEAN region in terms of vulnerability to AI-driven disruption...
House of the Dragon is The Most Pirated TV Show of 2024
House of the Dragon' is the most-pirated TV show released on torrent sites in 2024. The popular 'Game of Thrones' prequel replaces 'The Last of Us', which topped the chart last year. Amazon's 'The Boys' takes the second spot at a respectable distance, while Disney's Shōgun is the hottest newcomer. Source: 'House of the Dragon' Is The Most Pirated TV Show of 2024 * TorrentFreak
ERC Taxes Consumers to Subsidize 4ps & Senior Citizens
Recent Electricity bills reveal another consumer taxes on top of Government Taxes on Electricity. FIT-ALL (Renewable) GEA-ALL (Renewable) Universal Charges. These taxes aims to subsidize and exempt 4ps Filipino Beneficiaries and Senior Citizens of their monthly electric consumption despite of the exisiting way high taxes of 12%. Don't get me wrong, helping other is not a question on the line. It is why the consumer needs to bare the weight of those people who fails to find work and just lurking around and wait for the subsidy to come. Not to mentioned that I know several 4ps members who are living in a manner similar of those of lower middle class who have AC and other appliances at home. Neither public debate was televised on the...
Omegle shuts down after 14 years
Founder Leif K-Brooks made the announcement on Thursday along with a lengthy explanation about the "barrage of attacks on communication services, Omegle included, based on the behavior of a malicious subset of users." "As much as I wish circumstances were different, the stress and expense of this fight – coupled with the existing stress and expense of operating Omegle, and fighting its misuse – are simply too much," he said. "Operating Omegle is no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically," he added. "Frankly, I don’t want to have a heart attack in my 30s." Omegle shuts down after 14 years
DJI launches beginner friendly drones Lito X1 and Lito 1
DJI has launched the new Lito Series camera drones, introducing the Lito X1 and Lito 1 as beginner-friendly options for aerial photography with built-in safety features. Announced on April 23, 2026, the new drones are designed for first-time users who want to capture photos and videos from above. Both models come with omnidirectional obstacle sensing, which helps avoid objects like walls and trees during flight. The Lito X1 is the higher model, featuring a 48MP camera with a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor and added LiDAR for more precise detection. The Lito 1 uses a 48MP 1/2-inch sensor and still includes full obstacle sensing for safer flying at a lower cost. Both drones support smart shooting modes such as ActiveTrack, QuickShots...
Ongoing Tension in the Middle East  What's Happening Now?
Grabe, the situation in the Middle East right now is getting more serious, especially with the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and allied countries. Just this week, nag-escalate ulit yung tension after failed peace talks in Islamabad. Supposedly, there was a temporary ceasefire earlier this April, but negotiations didn’t work out, lalo na sa issue ng Strait of Hormuz and nuclear concerns. Because of that, the US imposed a naval blockade on Iran, which is a major move. Iran is now accusing the US of “piracy,” and there are even protests happening in Tehran. This is a big deal kasi the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important oil routes in the world. Dahil dito, naapektuhan na agad ang global oil supply—millions of...
OPERATION MIDNIGHT HAMMER': U.S. LAUNCHES MASSIVE STRIKE ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR SITESThe United States launched a coordinated and highly strategic attack
OPERATION ‘MIDNIGHT HAMMER’: U.S. LAUNCHES MASSIVE STRIKE ON IRAN’S NUCLEAR SITES The United States launched a coordinated and highly strategic attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, deploying over 125 military aircraft in Operation “Midnight Hammer”, the largest B-2 s†éálth bomber strike in history. The Pentagon confirmed the use of seven B-2 bombers, which flew undetected for 18 hours to strike three key nuclear sites, dropping 14 GBU-57 bunker-busting bombs, each weighing 30,000 pounds. In a clever ruse, a decoy group of B-2s flew toward Guam, while the real strike force approached Iran from the east. Tomahawk missiles were also launched from a U.S. submarine, and fighter jets served as aerial decoys, clearing the path...
PAMPANGA RISES AS GRAB PH'S DIGITAL POWERHOUSE IN LUZONFrom side hustles to full-time success, Pampanga is leading the digital charge outside Metro
PAMPANGA RISES AS GRAB PH’S DIGITAL POWERHOUSE IN LUZON From side hustles to full-time success, Pampanga is leading the digital charge outside Metro Manila! Grab Philippines spotlights the province as a superapp success story, where digital tools are transforming daily life, local businesses, and livelihoods. Since launching in 2019, Grab has rolled out GrabCar, GrabFood, GrabExpress, and GrabMart across 14 cities and municipalities, now serving nearly half of Luzon’s 20,000+ driver and delivery partners. With MSMEs thriving and AI tools helping local shops scale smarter, Pampanga has become a model for digital-powered growth. Grab’s “Super Takbo” run in Clark, attended by over 3,000 partners and users, marked a decade of grassroots...
Bangag Jr.: Middle east war no effect on PH economy
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that the prevailing tension in the Middle East has no significant effect on the Philippine economy. We looked at it and analyzed what would happen and we saw that the effect on the economy should be manageable. “So far there’s no significant effect on the economy,” he added. Marcos said this after his meeting with his economic team on Tuesday. He said the meeting was to assess the effects of the Israel-Iran conflict, particularly on oil prices. Source: Marcos: Middle East tension no 'significant' effect on PH economy
Standard-bearer? Hontiveros says she's open to it
HONTIVEROS 2028? Senator Risa Hontiveros is “not saying no” to a possible presidential run in 2028, saying she is open to “all possibilities” following the opposition’s surprise gains in the 2025 midterm elections. Pressed on whether she could be the opposition’s standard-bearer, Hontiveros said: "I'm not saying no. I'm open to all possibilities. At 'yun 'yung hinihingi ko din sa lahat na mga kasama sa oposisyon or independent bloc na maging bukas kami sa lahat ng possibilities at sa isa't isa, alang-alang sa oposisyon at alang-alang sa ating mga kababayan.” Read more: Standard-bearer? Hontiveros says she’s open to it
VP Sara pleads not guilty responding to subpoena
A copy of Duterte's reply to the summons delivered by messenger to House prosecutors on Monday afternoon called the complaint against her an abuse of the impeachment process. "There are no statements of ultimate facts in the (impeachment complaint). Stripped of its 'factual' and legal conclusions, it is nothing more than a scrap of paper," the response read. It goes on to deny the allegations made against her as "false" and state that the Senate's decision to remand the case to the House earlier this month removed her responsibility to answer them. Source: VP Sara Duterte responds to impeachment trial summons
BODY OF MISSING DLSU LAW STUDENT FOUND IN CAVITE VACANT LOTThe body of Anthony Banayad Granada, a 25-year-old De La Salle University law student
BODY OF MISSING DLSU LAW STUDENT FOUND IN CAVITE VACANT LOT The body of Anthony Banayad Granada, a 25-year-old De La Salle University law student who had been missing since June 8, was found in an advanced state of decomposition in a vacant lot in Barangay Sapa, Naic, Cavite on June 21. Granada was last seen leaving his condo along C-5 Road in Taguig City, reportedly bound for Naic via a Grab vehicle. CCTV footage later captured him walking along Lopez Jaena Bridge on June 17. Authorities recovered a bottle of cleaning solution near the scene, but his personal belongings, including his cellphone, were found intact. His father, Ricky Granada, positively identified the body. An autopsy and DNA test will be conducted, while police continue...
Senate rejects Robin Padilla's resolution to repatriate FPRRD
Robin Padilla's unnumbered resolution, filed on Monday afternoon, was not accepted by the Senate’s Bills and Index Section, as the 19th Congress had already adjourned sine die on June 11, according to a press release from his office on Tuesday. The office cited Rule 44 of the Senate Rules, which states that “all pending matters and proceedings shall terminate upon the expiration of one Congress.” “Such repatriation is possible, as evidenced by the Philippine government’s successful diplomatic efforts that secured the return of former Congressman Arnulfo Teves Jr. from Timor-Leste in May 2025, despite the Timor-Leste Court of Appeal’s rejection of the Philippines’ extradition request,” he argued. This, he said, demonstrated the...

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