Windows26: China warns PH: Prepare to ‘bear consequences’ of sea actions

March 25, 2024

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China warns PH: Prepare to 'bear consequences' of sea actions

China has warned the Philippines to "be prepared to bear all potential consequences" of its actions in the South China Sea.

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Billions of pesos spent for SHS vouchers 'wasted'

Billions of pesos allocated by the government for its senior high school voucher program (SHS-VP) have gone to nonpoor beneficiaries, a trend described by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as a "wastage and leakage."

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Metro Manila residents told to save water

Village residents and condominium occupants in the Philippine capital region are being urged to conserve water to avert supply disruption during the El Niño season until the onset of rainy season.

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PH still only 'partly free' in annual global rankings

The Philippines remained a "partly free" country in the annual "Freedom in the World" report of US-based Freedom House, which decried that global freedom declined for the 18th consecutive year in 2023.

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Bravo! Italian Embassy brings a night of opera to Tondo's youth

The Italian Embassy's "social experiment" of introducing Italian opera to children and adolescents in Tondo, Manila, had turned out to be not just a learning experience for the young audience but also a night of entertainment last Saturday night.

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EDITORIAL: Traffic czar proposal may work

The suggestion to declare a "state of calamity" in Metro Manila due to the horrible traffic problem and appointing a traffic czar is something worth seriously considering.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: How to avoid AI voice scams

Believe it or not, AI voices can replicate yours almost perfectly. It could mimic your inflections and intonations, making it nearly indistinguishable from your true voice.

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Recto: No new taxes until end of Marcos term

There will be no new taxes during the remaining years of the Marcos administration, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said, adding that the government would instead cut unnecessary spending and improve revenue collection efficiency to boost its fiscal health.

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Inquirer stories among winners in Lasallian Scholarum Awards

An Inquirer story featuring "refreshing perspectives" of young cancer patients and how their pediatric battle affected their education has bagged one of the top honors in the 19th Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA), an annual recognition given by DLSU to outstanding media reports on youth and education.

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