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This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Surprising Alas Pilipinas and undefeated India aim to prove their winning starts in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup were no flukes as the weeklong tournament continues with their acid-test clash MANILA,…

20 miles off the coast of Manila, Philippines, lies a small, rocky bluff that divides the entrance to the city’s bay into two channels. The island of Caballo, which translates to “Horse Island” in Spanish, was once a…

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The upcoming school year will end in April 2025, a month earlier than scheduled, enabling the government to bring back the old June to March academic calendar MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand…

By Prince GolezPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is eyeing to make the Philippines a leader in smart and sustainable transportation in the Indo-Pacific region.At the Indo-Pacific Business Forum, Marcos Jr. said that he has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the National Economic…

According to recent data from Google Trends, the Philippines now ranks third in global searches for (artificial intelligence) AI-related topics and fourth for generative AI (GenAI) over the past 12 months, highlighting a significant interest in the technology among Filipinos. Google Trends tracks the frequency of searches for specific…

(UPDATE) THE Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million, Manila said Friday, as the Southeast Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea. Japan will loan the Philippines 64.38 billion yen ($413 million) to buy the five 97-meter Multi-Role Response…

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines proudly launched the return of its annual event titled, “Travel Talks 2024: Trailblazing the Future of Travel” after its hiatus in 2019 due to the pandemic; partnered with Sunville Travel and Tour and Filigree Suites as its minor sponsor. The travel and tourism industry witnessed…

MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe Philippines is set to crown the country's new queen on May 22 in Mall of Asia Arena.  Fifty-three (53) candidates from across the country will vie to become the country's representative in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant, succeeding Michelle Dee, who finished in the Top 10…

MANILA, Philippines, May 16, 2024 PRNewswire -- CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world's largest independent IT and business consulting services firms, ranks among the top 8 companies in the Philippines in the large company category. This marks CGI's second consecutive win…

Attachments I. Situation Overview From July 2023 to April 2024, El Niño conditions were observed in the tropical Pacific Ocean. By May 2024, El Niño across the tropical Pacific Ocean continues to weaken but impacts such as hotter and drier conditions still persist. A transition to ENSOneutral conditions is…