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Open internet policy ideal when content reaches all users

Policymakers must clearly identify the public interest at stake and assess the government’s enforcement capacity to identify the most suitable regulatory approach and instrument should the Philippines adopt net neutrality regulations, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) discussion paper.  

It’s time to limit how often we can travel abroad – ‘carbon passports’ may be the answer

The summer of 2023 has been very significant for the travel industry. By the end of July, international tourist arrivals globally reached 84 percent of pre-pandemic levels. In some European countries, such as France, Denmark and Ireland, tourism demand even surpassed its pre-pandemic level.

AI summit a start but global agreement a distant hope

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak championed a series of landmark agreements after hosting the first artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit but a global plan for overseeing the technology remains a long way off.

Food trends for 2024 bared

Whole Foods Market, a US-based multinational supermarket chain, has released its food trends forecast for 2024, predicting the rise in popularity of caffeine with added benefits, use of cacao pulp, water stewardship, and complex heat from peppers, among others.

Japan-funded rail projects all on track as committed

The Department of Transportation on Friday said the railway projects funded by the government of Japan are all on track to full completion as scheduled.

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SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.

Contract breathes new life into Makati’s Japanese green haven

Security Bank and MUFG Bank Manila have refreshed the Tsuruki-en (“Crane and Turtle”) Japanese Garden at Washington SyCip Park, returning a beloved nature retreat to the community.

Maxim rolls out emergency contact tool for drivers

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has rolled out a new feature letting driver-partners add emergency contacts within the app, offering them another reliable way to call for help. Drivers can select trusted people who will be alerted if an emergency arises.
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