PNP Prepares Security for Guo’s Senate Appearance on POGOs

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed it is prepared to safely transport former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo from Camp Crame to the Senate in Pasay City on Monday, where she is expected to testify in the ongoing investigation into …

AI Will Not Replace Natural Communication, BTA Director Says

ISTANBUL – Artificial intelligence (AI) may assist journalists in performing their tasks, but it cannot replace the natural communication between people, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said at a conference on “Navigating the AI and Media,” organiz…

Amit Wins World 9-Ball Championship Over China’s Siming Chen

MANILA – Rubilen Amit of the Philippines secured the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) Women’s World 9-Ball Championship title by defeating China’s Siming Chen, 3-1 (1-4, 4-2, 4-2, 4-3), in Hamilton, New Zealand on Sunday. Amit, the first Filipino…

10,483 Take Bar Exams on Day 1; Females Outnumber Males

MANILA – A total of 10,483 examinees participated in the first day of the 2024 Bar Examinations, marking an increase from the 10,400 candidates who took the first day of the 2023 Bar, according to Supreme Court data. The exams, a critical qualificatio…

Two Metro Manila Bettors to Split PHP281-M Grand Lotto Jackpot

MANILA – Two bettors from Metro Manila are set to share the PHP281,263,080 jackpot from Saturday night’s Grand Lotto 6/55 draw. The winning tickets, containing the numbers 31-03-17-47-24-20, were purchased in SM BF Parañaque and at a Metro Retail Stor…