President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Monday (July 28) delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), tackling a wide range of issues including agriculture, education, transportation, peace, and corruption. Sun Star published a great article summarizing everything that’s been tackled in the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
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Iran today launched a missile attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major U.S. military installation. The attack, which Iran’s Tasnim news agency called “Annunciation of Victory,” comes as a direct retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Loud explosions and flares were reported over Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Monday evening as the Qatari air defense systems, in coordination with the U.S., successfully intercepted the incoming short- and medium-range ballistic…
After officially announcing the production of the new Isuzu D-Max EV, Japan-based Isuzu officially unveil the specs of their latest EV pickup the new Isuzu D-Max EV. The first D-MAX EV, which was exhibited to the public as a prototype at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand in March 2024, is now in production. Production of the D-MAX EV is scheduled to begin at the end of this year, with sales expected to…
Nissan has announced that it will launch its autonomous driving ProPILOT technology in 2027. The ProPILOT features Nissan Ground Truth Perception technology with next-generation Lidar and Wayve AI Driver software, “will set a new standard for autonomous driving with advanced collision avoidance capability.” From Nissan’s official statement, “Wayve AI Driver software, built on Wayve’s embodied AI foundation model, is designed to handle highly complex real-world driving conditions in a human-like manner. The technology’s ability to…
After photos of their latest EV leaked, Volvo has officially announce their new fully electric sedan Volvo ES90. The new Volvo ES90 is will be available in 3 powertrain variants; Single Motor Extended Range, Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance. The Twin Motor Performance variant of the new Volvo ES90 has a combined range of up to 700km , and up to 910km if it is just for city driving. It offers 500kW/680 hp and…
VinFast has signed a partners agreement with Motech Automotive to be part of the company’s service network expansion plan in the Philippines. This partnership will make Motech Automotive workshops as authorized VinFast service centers providing repairs, warranties, and maintenance for VinFast electric vehicles in the Philippines. There are currently 63 Motech service workshops around the country. Johann Rommel Naguiat, President and CEO of Motech Automotive Philippines shared: “Motech is thrilled to partner with VinFast as…
After announcing their plan to implement “paid charging” this December 12, 2024, ACMobility last November 29, 2024 opened the U.P. Town Center EV Charging Hub in Quezon City. More than the charging station, the hub features a stunning mural created by renowned artist Professor Toym Imao, created in collaboration with talented students from the University of the Philippines’ College of Fine Arts and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Here’s the story behind the U.P.…
ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm of the Ayala Group, will soon introduce paid charging to their charging station by December 12th 2024. ACMobility will implement a fee of ₱28.50 per kWh for AC charging and ₱35 per kWh for DC charging across its EV stations in the NCR. In their official statement, ACMobility plans to open more than 250 charging points in over 100 locations nationwide by the year end. They added that the plan…
Xiaomi; Xiaomi launched the ultimate performance technology sedan — Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. As the high-performance flagship EV of Xiaomi, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is designed for high-performance driving by combining exceptional performance with cutting-edge technology to deliver an extraordinary driving experience. It is perfect for both daily driving and hitting the track. Introducing #XiaomiSU7Ultra, the ultimate performance technology sedan! pic.twitter.com/n10Sx0i9qf — Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) October 29, 2024 Here are the notable specs and features of the Xiaomi…
Hyundai announces KONA Mauna Loa, the rugged version of the Kona EV. Mauna Loa is the name of the world’s largest active volcano located in Hawaii. Feature-wise, the KONA Mauna Loa will have a feel and look of an off-road SUV. Hyundai said that the company will only manufacture 30 units of the KONA Mauna Loa and will only be sold in Japan. KONA Mauna Loa will feature a scratch-resistant black paint for the entire…
In a facebook post, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said that “another batch 45 OFWs with two children from Lebanon have safely returned home, bringing to a total of 525 OFWs and 30 dependents who have been repatriated through the government’s voluntary repatriation program.” DMW added that “the batch arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City this afternoon, October 17, 2024, via Kuwait Airways 417.” OFW in Lebanon have been affected by the conflict…
Rappler; The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has dismissed a 37-year-old ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcos family, citing the defendants — which includes Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and wife Imelda — “can no longer be afforded a fair trial” in a “chronology of events” that have contributed to an “inordinate delay.” Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg wrote the 30-page resolution, dated October 4, 2024, noting that the defendants “can no longer be afforded a fair trial.” Associate…
Anne Hathaway just posted on her IG account that The Princess Diaries 3 is happening. The caption of her post includes “Back to Genovia..” and “The fairy tale continues ❤️🔥.” Together with Hathaway’s social media posts, Hollywood Reporter writes that “Adele Lim, a scribe who has worked on Crazy Rich Asians and Joy Ride, to direct the feature.” “As a diehard fan of the original Princess Diaries, I’m beyond excited to be a part of…
Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN to be the GM of the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure
Adrian Wojnarowski, posted on his X account (@wojespn) I grew up the son of a factory worker two miles from ESPN’s campus and only ever dreamed of making a living as a sportswriter. Thirty-seven years ago, the Hartford Courant gave me my first byline and I never stopped chasing the thrill of it all. This craft transformed my life, but I’ve decided to retire from ESPN and the news industry. I understand the commitment required…
Benise Balaoing, writing for ABS-CBN News; Maya is partnering with Grab to give users of the ride-hailing and food delivery app access to loans up to P30,000. …. Aside from this, Grab users can now use Maya Easy Credit to top up their Maya Wallet and easily pay for Grab rides or food deliveries. It’s interesting that Grab is partnering with Maya to offer loans to its users, even though Grab a offers similar finance…
Benjamin Pulta, writing for Philippine News Agency; The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia. In a statement, the DOJ said Guo was apprehended at 11:58 p.m. on Sept. 3, according to Senior Superintendent Audie Latuheru of the Indonesian Police. The first question that they need to ask her is “Why did she try to…
OFW arrested for promoting shabu!
One Pience the anime series will be available for streaming on Netflix Philippines this coming 15th of April. This was announced by the official Facebook page of Netflix Philippines. Once piece was only available on selected region including Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. It’s unclear if all One Piece episodes will be available including TV Specials, OVA and shorts will be available, since in Netflix Japan only 13 seasons are available…
DMW has ordered the closure of a maritime consultancy firm JCB-Success Maritime Consultancy Services, a maritime consultancy firm in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
In a Royal Decree, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman have been appointed by King Salman as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s appointment was made with the exemption to the provision of Article 56 of the Basic Law of Governance, and the relevant provisions contained in the Law of the Council of Ministers. The Royal Decree also states that Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid…
In a signed Proclamation 42, Malacañang releases lists of holidays for 2023. Regular Holidays January 1 (Sunday) – New Year’s Day April 9 (Sunday) – Araw ng Kagitingan April 6 – Maundy Thursday April 7 – Good Friday May 1 (Monday) – Labor Day June 12 (Monday) – Independence Day August 28 (last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day November 30 (Thursday) – Bonifacio Day December 25 (Monday) – Christmas Day December 30 (Saturday)…
Nissan just revealed the design for its Z Proto, the successor to the fifth-generation Fairlady Z. The Z Proto is powered by a V-6, twin-turbocharged engine with 6-speed manual transmission. Nissan also gave the Z Proto a modern twist with its a teardrop-shaped LED headlights, rectangular LED taillights and 19-inch alloy wheels, and dual exhausts. Since this just a prototype, Nissan may still tweak the design and see a slightly different vehicle once its available.…
If you’re a user of Souq, you probably received an email from Amazon that “Souq is now Amazon.sa,” which of course have been a long time coming, since Amazon completed its acquisition of Souq in March 2017 for $580 million in cash.
We just got a new update from Department of Health (DOH) regarding the stats of COVID-19 in the Philippines. The Health department announced an additional 205 coronavirus cases have been recorded today, making the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country to 12,718, wherein 2,729 have recovered and 831 deaths, that’s a 6.53% mortality rate for the Philippines. The number of cases is expected to rise as the government starts to slowly…
There are now 511 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a report by Arab News, “Saudi Health Ministry spokesman Mohammed Abdelali said that 72 of the newly diagnosed people were Turkish nationals under quarantine in the holy city of Makkah after interacting with an infected compatriot.” You can go to Arab News to read the full report. #UPDATE: #SaudiArabia’s Health Ministry reported a jump in #Coronavirus cases on Sunday of 119,…
PhilHealth benefits for COVID-19#MyPhilHealth pic.twitter.com/vLFdUvX7ls — PhilHealth (@teamphilhealth) March 16, 2020 You can read the circular here.
A good read if you want to be educated in ABS-CBN’s quo warranto case. Lian Buan, reporting for Rappler; In a 58-page comment submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, February 24, ABS-CBN answered the accusations point-by-point as it fights for its franchise on all fronts. At the Supreme Court, ABS-CBN hopes the justices would junk the petition outright for being the wrong venue, citing hierarchy of courts. The Supreme Court is not a trier…
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the inauguration of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte graces the inauguration of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2, the world’s ‘first resort airport’.
I’ll just place this here. I can’t seem to find the original video, even from PTV 4 youtube channel.