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US, Britain, other countries ink agreement to make AI ‘secure by design’

The United States, Britain and more than a dozen other countries on Sunday unveiled what a senior U.S. official described as the first detailed international agreement on how to keep artificial intelligence safe from rogue actors, pushing for companies to create AI systems that are "secure by design."

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster -sources

Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers sent the board of directors a letter warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. 

Japan cuts view on economy for first time in 10 months

Japan's government on Wednesday slashed its view on the economy for November in its first such downgrade in 10 months, as weak demand weighed on capital spending and consumer expenditure.

OPEC+ oil policies: what cuts are already in place and what could change

Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC are scheduled to meet in Vienna on Sunday and could make further changes to an agreement...

Climate vulnerable nations could get insured for $10 million a year each -research

Wealthy nations could provide 100 of the world's most vulnerable countries a combined $25 billion in annual protection against climate disasters for as little as $10 million per nation, research published on Tuesday showed.

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SC rejects Senator Dela Rosa’s TRO plea

The Supreme Court, by a vote of 9-5, with one abstention, denied Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s plea for a temporary restraining order (TRO). Senator dela Rosa earlier sought to block the Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Justice, Philippine National Police, Armed Forces, and other agencies from arresting him under any International Criminal Court warrant, Interpol red notice, or foreign judicial action without a Philippine court order. The ruling addresses only interim relief; main case issues remain pending, with full opinions to be released May 25.

Alsons Power turns Sarangani diesel plant into 98.7 MW solar facility

Alsons Power has announced a major shift toward green energy by converting its 55-megawatt (MW) diesel power plant in Alabel, Sarangani, into a 98.7-megawatt solar power facility.

Globe bolsters Philippine ASEAN 2026 hosting with major connectivity push

The Philippines successfully hosted the first quarter of the 2026 ASEAN-related events backed by a massive digital infrastructure push from telecom giant Globe, marking a significant milestone in public-private collaboration for national development. Working in tight coordination with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the National Telecommunications Commission, and the ASEAN National Organizing Council, Globe proactively deployed free mobile signal enhancements, optimized network capacities, and rolled out targeted 5G coverage across key venues in Metro Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Iloilo, and Boracay. This nationwide initiative ensured that international delegates, organizers, and media experienced seamless, high-speed communication throughout the high-profile regional summits.

Most Filipinos lack emergency savings despite rising financial literacy

A stark divide has emerged between what Filipinos know about money and how much they have actually saved, prompting proactive workplace interventions. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 2025 Consumer Finance and Inclusion Survey, basic financial literacy among Filipino adults has risen to 74 percent, up from 69 percent in 2021. However, this knowledge has not yet translated into financial security, as a worrying 30 percent of Filipinos report having enough savings to weather an emergency or sudden income loss, and fewer than half are satisfied with their current financial state.
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