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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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PAGCOR decoupling nears decision as Tengco backs regulator-only role

The proposed separation of PAGCOR’s regulatory and casino-operating functions is nearing a key government decision, with Chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro H. Tengco pushing for the state gaming agency to focus solely on regulation.

DBCC nears fuel tax recommendation as oil stays high

The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) is finalizing its recommendation on possible fuel excise tax relief as elevated global oil prices continue to push up domestic pump prices, Malacañang said Thursday.

Cresendo draws factories, infrastructure to Tarlac growth hub

Ayala Land Inc.’s 290-hectare Cresendo estate in Tarlac is moving closer to becoming a full-scale industrial and urban center, with most industrial lots leased and major road, school, and commercial projects advancing alongside factory development.

Gilas wins big, Alas bows out fighting

Kazakhstan gave Philippine basketball and volleyball teams two very different reasons to remember Thursday.
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