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Surge in cybercrime alarms Filipinos, spurs urgent digital safety drive for youth

A sharp rise in cybercrime cases in 2024 is raising serious concerns over the safety of Filipino internet users, especially the youth who are increasingly active online for school and daily life.

Bacolod court declares Yanson siblings fugitives

A court in Bacolod has declared four members of the Yanson family as fugitives and barred them from participating in court proceedings until they surrender.

Scientists turn plain rice into quiet nutritional upgrade

Researchers from the University of Birmingham are rethinking one of the world’s most familiar staples and asking a simple but intriguing question. Can ordinary white rice become healthier just by changing how it is cooked?

Global airlines clamp down on power banks

The international aviation landscape changed dramatically in 2026 as regulators and carriers rolled out the most significant updates to lithium-ion battery protocols in a decade. 

Global Seed Savers goes fully Filipino-led

Global Seed Savers, a nonprofit supporting Filipino farmers for over 16 years, announced on April 7 that it will transition all operations to the Philippines, becoming a fully Filipino-led and locally based organization.

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PNB hosts SSS and Pag-IBIG services for Filipinos in Japan

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has received regulatory approval to allow the Social Security System (SSS) and Pag-IBIG Fund to hold client assistance and information sessions at its Tokyo and Nagoya branches.

RLC acquires Victoria Plaza site in Davao for redevelopment

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has announced it will acquire the 9.6-hectare Victoria Plaza complex along JP Laurel Avenue in Davao City, as part of its expansion in key regional areas. The company did not disclose the purchase price.

Female executive breaks barriers in male-dominated spirits industry

In an industry long dominated by men, a top executive at Tanduay is proving that women are not minor participants—but essential—to its future.

VNH ramps up capability with Airbus H225 purchase

Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) has ordered three new Airbus H225 helicopters through its subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company. The move aims to support the company’s growing offshore energy operations and replace older aircraft in its fleet.
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