MANILA — Globe Telecom is offering customers free premium access to 11 artificial intelligence (AI) tools through its AI Fiesta platform as part of its Christmas promotions. The telecommunications company announced the initiative during its “The Blueprint by Globe: Holiday Edition” event held Monday, November 9, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Globe chief marketing officer…
(DC file photo) MANILA — Motorists will see a significant reduction in fuel prices starting Tuesday, November 10, with gasoline prices dropping by Php 16.80 per liter and diesel by Php 4.10 per liter, following a sharp decline in international oil prices. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Monday, November 9, that kerosene prices would…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ANKARA — Shares of US semiconductor giant Nvidia declined in late trading Sunday following reports that the company’s board had launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over allegations involving his personal relationship with a former technology executive. Nvidia’s stock dropped approximately 4.2 percent during late-night trading on the Robinhood…
(Photo courtesy of PIA) VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has intensified its climate monitoring and coordination with government agencies to help communities prepare for the potential effects of the ongoing very strong El Niño. Through its Vigan City station, particularly the Abra River Basin Flood Forecasting…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) BEIJING — China announced Monday, November 9, that it would extend the suspension of additional tariffs on American imports and special port fees on US-linked vessels for another two months, as Beijing and Washington continue efforts to ease trade tensions. According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, China’s Customs Tariff Commission of…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ANTALYA, Türkiye — The United Nations climate summit COP31 opened Monday, November 9, in Türkiye’s Mediterranean city of Antalya, bringing together world leaders and climate negotiators amid mounting pressure to accelerate emissions reductions and increase financial support for countries vulnerable to climate change. The conference, scheduled from November 9 to 20,…
MANILA — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Monday, November 9, that groundwater sources across the Philippines remain largely unaffected by the ongoing severe El Niño, despite worsening dry conditions that have disrupted irrigation systems and agricultural production. OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo said authorities have yet to receive significant reports of water shortages affecting…
(Photo courtesy of House of Representatives) MANILA — The House of Representatives on Monday, November 9, disputed allegations that it introduced Php 1 trillion in amendments to the proposed 2027 national budget, maintaining that the actual adjustments amounted to only Php 115 billion. Camarines Sur 4th District Rep. Arnie Fuentebella said the amendments processed by…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ISTANBUL — Saudi Arabian authorities briefly activated an emergency warning in the capital Riyadh on Monday, November 9, over a potential security threat before announcing that the danger had passed. The Saudi Civil Defense said the alert was issued through the National Early Warning Platform, notifying residents of a possible threat…
(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) TOKYO, JAPAN — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off Japan’s eastern coast on Monday, November 9, with tremors reaching Tokyo and several nearby prefectures, according to local media reports citing the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake occurred off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of the Japanese capital, at a depth…