Windows26: Bill to put SMNI off-air passed on 2nd reading

March 14, 2024

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Bill to put SMNI off-air passed on 2nd reading

The House on Wednesday approved on second reading the revocation of the 25-year franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corp, which operates under the business name of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), for various violations of its permit to operate.

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Probe sought on resort amid Chocolate Hills

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has directed its provincial office in Bohol to inspect a resort built in the middle of the mounds of the famed Chocolate Hills.

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Marcos: No country backs China '10-dash line' claim

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday continued to question the premise of China's proposals to resolve its maritime dispute with the Philippines, particularly the so-called 10-dash line that it cites as basis for claiming practically the entire South China Sea.

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Pauline Amelinckx calls for protection, preservation of Chocolate Hills

Boholana beauty queen Pauline Amelinckx spoke up amid the much-criticized resort constructed within the Chocolate Hills, reminding the public of the need to "balance progress with the protection and preservation of our natural landmarks."

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EDITORIAL: No to eased civilian gun policy

As if the hands of the Philippine National Police were not already full attending to the proliferation of loose firearms in the country, it wants to put more lethal guns at the hands of civilians.

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EU parliament adopts 'pioneering' rules on AI

The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to the world's most far-reaching rules to govern artificial intelligence, including powerful systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

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Recto says Philippines to be 14th biggest economy by 2050

Finance chief Ralph Recto sees the Philippines' potential to be the 14th biggest economy in the world by 2050.

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Marcos gets $4-B investment pledges from German firms

On the second day of his working visit to Germany, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured at least $4 billion (about P220 billion) in foreign investment commitments from German companies in health care, information technology, agriculture, and manufacturing.

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UST continues to coast, leaves UP marooned in last place

University of Santo Tomas' shorter than usual lineup raised doubts as to how it would match up against taller opponents in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.

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Signs you need a social media break

Social media brings us limitless potential, but we cannot deny its destructive effects on our minds. That is why we must recognize when we must disengage from the constant cacophony of likes and tweets.

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