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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...

Earthquake HAS BEEN RECORDED AS OF 8:49AM this morning neer Candon Ilocos Sur. Felt the shaking up her in Isabela and Quirino province

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!

After doing homeworks, reports and projects, employed na si ᑕᕼᗩTGᑭT! Good job!

‘DRINK YOUR WATER’ PAGASA urged Filipinos to take care as the heat index on April 22, Saturday, could reach 50C, the would-be highest one since the country's dry season or "summer" began last March. READ: April 22's heat index could reach 50C: PAGASA

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...

India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous country, according to UN estimates.

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SIM CARD EXTENSION +90DYS Your thoughts mga Ka-PHC.

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...

JUST IN: The government has extended the mandatory SIM registration for 90 days. Its deadline was originally scheduled on April 26.

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 —...

tl;dr at Tagalog summary: Hidden content 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 19, 2023. “However, at this point, there is no extension of SIM registration. With the 26 April 2023 registration deadline drawing near, we encourage everyone to register to promote the responsible use of SIMs and provide...

The number of jobless Filipinos rose to 2.47 million in February, higher than the 2.37 million unemployed adults in January. | via Ted Cordero/GMA News Online

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

wow, salamat bebeem!! what's new? India & China are now part of ASEAN Countries 😂

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...

balita dito sa pldt mga lods? sobrang bagal padin nila ngayon eh nakaka 90mbps lang kami sa 1699 plan na boosted na. sira padin daw ba?

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.

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?

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 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. Hidden content

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 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...

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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...

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)

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...

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...

MANILA – Parts of the cities of Caloocan, Navotas, and Quezon will go waterless as Maynilad Water Services, Inc. announced water interruptions on April 17-24 due to its network maintenance. In its advisory on Saturday, Maynilad said the maintenance activities are part of its continuous effort to improve water services in the West Zone. In Caloocan City, the affected areas from 11 p.m. of April 17 to 4 a.m. of April 18 are in Barangays 28, 31, and 35, specifically along Dagat-Dagatan extension corner C3, and Barangays 99 to 102, particularly along 9th Street and 8th Street corner Galino III. Barangays 20, 12, and 14, specifically along Tilapia corner Tamban, Lapu-Lapu (northeast) corner Dagat-Dagatan and Pagadang Alley corner C3...

The camp of Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. on Friday said they hoped that the Senate investigation into the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo would not become a "witch hunt." Teves will attend virtually the investigation that the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs would launch on Monday, said his lawyer Ferdinand Topacio. "Nagre-rely naman po kami sa assurances ni [committee chairperson] Sen. [Ronald] Dela Rosa na ito ay hindi magiging parang witch hunt or court of the star chamber ngunit ang mga questions po ay tungkol lamang sa maaaring legislation," Topacio told ABS-CBN's TeleRadyo. (We are relying on the assurances of Sen. Dela Rosa that this would not be a witch hunt or court...