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Converge bundles Netflix in new product

Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has brought in a new product rolling internet service and Netflix subscription into one, in line with efforts to diversify its network offering.

Unemployment rate drops to 4% in Aug

The country's unemployment rate dropped to four percent in August as more women joined the labor force, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Profit-taking snaps two-day rally

The local bourse ended in red territory yesterday as investors pocketed some gains following a two-day rally.

PAL broadening US routes, sets sights on Chicago, Houston

SEATTLE - Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has listed Chicago and Houston as two other possible destinations it may soon reach in the US.

Phl squash to host two international meets

The Philippine Squash Academy is pouncing on the opportunity to boost its stock and expose its players to world-class action by hosting two foreign-spiced tournaments this month.

Blazers top NCAA first round

St. Benilde banked on a strong start to turn back Jose Rizal U, 84-69, yesterday and keep its grip on the lead after the first round of NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Crowded leaderboards in Iloilo Golf Challenge

Fidel Concepcion made a bold statement in his pursuit of a breakthrough victory on the Philippine Golf Tour, carding an impressive six-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Guido van der Valk in the opening round of the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge yesterday.

Like two finals in semis

The PBA Governors' Cup semifinals begin today with a doubleheader at the PhilSports Arena. Three teams from Group B advanced while only TNT made it out of Group A.

Trump: A lot of bad genes among migrants

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday there are \"a lot of bad genes\" in the United States, while discussing murders allegedly committed by immigrants living illegally in the US.

Ukrainian hackers disrupt Russian broadcasts on Putin's birthday

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian state media company VGTRK, which owns and operates the country's main national TV stations, was targeted in a massive cyberattack on Monday that a Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers had caused.

Pugh, Garfield star in drama 'We Live in Time'

In \"We Live in Time,\" Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield act an entire life of a relationship - a gamut of dating, falling in love, having a child and reckoning with cancer. So when Garfield recently went on a six-day retreat in the woods without his phone, one of his first texts was to his co-star.

Duo wins Physics Nobel for breakthroughs in AI

STOCKHOLM (AFP) American John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for pioneering work in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

Tolentino is Cavite governor

Vice Gov. Athena Bryana Tolentino is now governor of Cavite following the appointment by President Marcos of Jonvic Remulla as secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Harris: Of course I've fired my Glock

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris revealed in an interview broadcast on Monday that she owns a Glock semi-automatic pistol – and said that \"of course\" she'd fired it on a shooting range.

France has made itself irrelevant on the world stage

There's an old joke about papal pronouncements on premarital sex: if you don't play the game, you don't make the rules. Something similar might be said about France's foreign policy.

Marcos signs law revitalizing Self-Reliant Defense Posture program

President Marcos yesterday signed a law that seeks to strengthen the Philippines' self-reliant defense posture and to develop the local defense industry, a measure that he said would support the country's needs in the face of volatilities and evolving threats.

Fair campaigning

The period for the filing of certificates of candidacy and party-list certificates of nomination and acceptance of nomination ended yesterday, with the situation nationwide generally peaceful. Every effort must be made to ensure that the same peaceful and orderly environment will prevail as the 2025 midterm elections approach.

Isko formalizes bid to unseat Lacuna

Former Manila mayor Isko Moreno yesterday formalized his bid to reclaim the city's top post and unseat Mayor Honey Lacuna in the 2025 midterm elections.

PDEA intercepts P111-M shabu in Pasay

Anti-narcotics agents intercepted yesterday 16.34 kilos of shabu valued at more than P111 million in Pasay.

93 vying for congressional seats in MM

Ninety-three candidates are competing for 33 congressional districts in Metro Manila, the Commission on Elections announced yesterday.

China water cannons fail to stop BFAR Panatag trip

China Coast Guard ships failed to stop with water cannon attacks two vessels of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) from delivering supplies and provisions to Filipino fishermen in the vicinity of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal yesterday.

Phl, US begin 'Sama Sama' naval drills in Subic

The US Navy, US Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and allied forces commenced on Monday Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay to enhance interoperability and strengthen security ties among regional partners.

Sara no longer among gov't caretakers

For the first time, President Marcos did not designate Vice President and resigned Cabinet member Sara Duterte as caretaker of the country while he is on an overseas trip.

PNP welcomes appointment of Jonvic Remulla as DILG chief

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is eager to work with new Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

BBM in Laos, to push for rules-based order

President Marcos yesterday vowed to push for a rules-based international order and a peaceful resolution of disputes at the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Laos, his 29th foreign trip since assuming office.

"China arranged Guo's 2022 campaign for mayor"

A Chinese national has corroborated the allegation of a self-confessed Chinese spy linking dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo to China's civilian intelligence, security and secret police agency.

COC filing puts spotlight on relatives as rivals

In politics, it seems blood isn't always thicker than water.

Duterte vs Nograles in Davao formalized

The Duterte-Nograles political rivalry in Davao City was formalized yesterday, with former Civil Service Commission (CSC) chair Karlo Nograles filing his certificate of candidacy for mayor.

Quiboloy seeks Senate seat; Guo not running

Detained without bail and facing possible extradition, Apollo Quiboloy is unbowed.

Sandigan junks P276-M wealth forfeiture case vs Marcoses

A P276-million wealth forfeiture case against Imelda Marcos and her late husband, dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., has been dismissed by the Sandiganbayan.