Windows26: Sofronio Vasquez named ‘The Voice’ Season 26 winner

December 11, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we covered Kanlaon Volcano's ash threatening the sugar supply, the ongoing Pogo phaseout, and Sofronio Vasquez's historic win on 'The Voice USA.'

Sofronio Vasquez named 'The Voice' Season 26 winner

Sofronio Vasquez emerged as "The Voice" United States Season 26 winner, becoming the first-ever Filipino winner to have won the competition.

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More ash from Kanlaon threatens sugar supply

Local sugar production may decline further if Mt. Kanlaon's eruption would dump more ash onto sugar plantations in the Philippines, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).

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Pogo phaseout in full swing; only 17 remain

The number of offshore gambling firms that are still operating in the country has gone down to 17, with the gaming regulator declaring that all licenses in the controversial industry will be cancelled by the end of December.

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DTI gives shopping tips for the holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is reminding consumers to shop prudently and protect themselves from potential scams.

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PH, Japan, and US discuss regional maritime issues in Tokyo

The governments of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States convened a trilateral maritime dialogue in Tokyo on December 10 and discussed strategic perspectives on regional maritime issues as an outcome of the first-ever trilateral summit held last April 2024.

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Meta warns against holiday shopping scams

Social media giant Meta announced Monday a worldwide anti-scam awareness campaign aimed at protecting users from fraudulent schemes during the holiday shopping season.

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