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Reddit, Discord have 24 hours to set up local presence; compliance tied to child safety, real-world violence links
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a 24-hour directive for Reddit and Discord to establish local representation, stepping up state oversight after three school shootings in recent months were linked to harmful online activity.
Reliable fiber connectivity keeps work, family, and daily life running smoothly
Elgie Rañosa’s work does not end when she steps out of her Legazpi City clinic. As a lab manager, she still needs to coordinate with patients and follow up on tasks after hours, while also helping her grandchildren with schoolwork and finding time to relax through shows, social media, or catching up on news.
ASEAN business group urges ministers to turn gains into jobs
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ private sector is pressing economic ministers to turn years of regional integration into actual business opportunities, investments and jobs, with easier trade rules and stronger support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the center of its agenda.
Philippine reserves rise to $104.8B despite BOP deficit
The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) rose to USD104.8 billion in August, even as the country posted another balance of payments (BOP) deficit amid a persistent trade gap and portfolio outflows.
Fed raises rates, defying Trump’s call for cuts
The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time since 2023, lifting its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent to 4 percent as policymakers moved to counter persistent inflation.
