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LPA off Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur now a tropical depression
The low pressure area (LPA) east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau said early Monday.
College undergrad from Albay, now award-winning Dubai resto chef
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – With one year left before graduation, Oscarlito “Caloy” Madregalejo quit college and left behind his old gig of selling “binalot na ulam” in Albay to join his mother and older brother here. That was in August 2021. Two years later in December 2023, he landed a job as a chef at a fine-dining restaurant. Just recently, he was adjudged third runner-up in a competition for young chefs.
No US recession risk after $11-billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11-billion permanent hit to the US economy, but he was optimistic about growth prospects next year given easing interest rates and tax cuts.
DSWD inks MOA with health providers, pharmacies to deliver help under AICS program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) over the weekend recently inked a deal with its partner health institutions and pharmacies to strengthen their collaboration under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) Program.
Israeli army chief fires, reprimands commanders for failures in Oct. 7, 2023 attack
JERUSALEM – Israel”s military chief on Sunday dismissed several senior military personnel and reprimanded others over their roles in the failures on October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel from Gaza.
Kennedy cousin tied to Martha Moxley case breaks silence 50 years later as murder remains unsolved
Michael Skakel breaks his silence on the 1975 Martha Moxley murder case in Connecticut. The Kennedy relative served 11 years before his conviction was overturned.
Former TV anchor heads to same prison as Ghislaine Maxwell after $63M COVID fraud conviction
Former TV anchor Stephanie Hockridge was sentenced to 10 years in the same Texas federal prison as Ghislaine Maxwell for a $63 million COVID fraud scheme.
Google issues warning on fake VPN apps
Google warns Android users about dangerous fake VPN apps hiding malware that steals passwords, banking details and personal data from phones and tablets.
Apple now lets you add your passport to your phone’s Wallet
Apple’s digital passport feature lets iPhone users breeze through TSA checkpoints this holiday season using Digital ID technology at 250+ airports.
