AI music models Suno, Udio sued by Sony, Universal, and Warner – report
Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records have filed legal action against Suno and Udio, owners of AI music models, for mass copyright infringement, as reported by Reuters, Monday, June...
View ArticleTraveling ‘Biodiversity Crisis Escape Room’ moves to Palawan
MANILA, Philippines – When it comes to explaining science, it’s often better to show than tell. The Mind Museum, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), along with other partners,...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Liza Marcos not behind Leila de Lima’s acquittal
Claim: First Lady Liza Marcos was behind former senator Leila de Lima’s acquittal in her drug charges as part of a conspiracy against former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we...
View Article‘Until Then’ showcases Filipino culture and creative storytelling devices
Warning: This contains spoilers in the second half of the article. While reviewing Until Then for Eurogamer, a certain fellow named Jose Astrada came to mind. I remembered how, as I progressed through...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: The challenge of covering China
MANILA, Philippines – At the 2024 International Media Conference, the focus has been on crucial issues related to the future of journalism. One much-anticipated session is devoted to the challenge of...
View ArticleAll fun: Margielyn Didal raring to get back on board
MANILA, Philippines – The competitive fire remains raging for skateboarder Margielyn Didal, even after suffering setback after setback in recent years. “I try to enjoy skateboarding, especially during...
View ArticleCebu’s ‘puso’ takes center stage at United Nations Gastronomy Tourism Forum
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu’s iconic puso or “hanging rice” took the spotlight from a plethora of Filipino delicacies at the first United Nations (UN) Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy in Asia and the...
View ArticleWATCH: Creating lesbian safe spaces at The Sunny Club
MAKATI, Philippines – The Philippines has a very vibrant LGBTQ+ culture. Just within the nation’s capital people can visit Bonifacio Global City in Taguig or Poblacion, Makati, and find a string of...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 1-7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for something new to try? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to...
View ArticleAlly or not? LGBTQ+ groups divided on Marcos’ stand for equality
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. closes his second year in office, and his second Pride Month as the country’s top leader, with a piece of key legislation for the LGBTQ+ community still missing from his...
View Article[Only IN Hollywood] Producer Alemberg Ang reveals details on Isabel...
LOS ANGELES, United States – “I felt completely in my element as an artist with a producer like Alem who had my back and fiercely supported my vision,” actress and filmmaker Isabel Sandoval said about...
View ArticleVice mayor of Arayat, Pampanga dies
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Arayat, Pampanga Vice Mayor Emmanuel “Bon” Alejandrino has died on Saturday, June 29. He was 73. A Facebook post from the Office of Arayat Mayor Maria Lourdes Alejandrino,...
View ArticleHow this Pinoy chef is flipping the script with new joint Flipside Burgers
MANILA, Philippines – Inside the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, a renowned local chef is flipping more than just burgers. Ed Bugia has swapped his previous fast-paced restaurant kitchens...
View ArticleReunion soon? Winston hopes to team up with Baltazar again
MANILA, Philippines – Is a Green Archer reunion in the works? Converge FiberXers guard Schonny Winston anticipates a potential joining of forces with former La Salle teammate Justine Baltazar, who is...
View ArticleMinus Alas, Gilas Boys suffer World Cup beatdown against Lithuania
MANILA, Philippines – Playing without its leading scorer Kieffer Alas, the Gilas Pilipinas under-17 team opened its FIBA U17 World Cup campaign with a 107-48 beating at the hands of Lithuania on...
View ArticleMayor Guo may be arrested for violating immigration rules, says De Lima
MANILA, Philippines – Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo may be arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for violating immigration rules, former justice secretary and senator Leila de Lima said. De Lima...
View ArticleWhat is at stake for China-founded e-commerce giant Shein as EU rule looms
NEW YORK, USA – Shein’s vast array of $5 shirts, $20 dresses, and $15 shoes could face more trademark scrutiny under a new European Union rule that tightens oversight on intellectual property rights....
View ArticleSunday Times newspaper backs opposition Labour Party in UK election
LONDON – Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper endorsed the main opposition Labour Party on Sunday, June 30, for the July 4 parliamentary election, saying in an editorial that the country needs a “radical...
View ArticleGilas Girls complete FIBA U18 Asia Cup sweep, earn Division A promotion
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Girls’ quest for a Division A promotion is finally complete. Led by Alyssa Rodriguez, the Gilas Pilipinas U18 women’s team completed the sweep of the FIBA U18 Women’s...
View ArticleIsraeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages
Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday, June 30, into the Shejaia neighborhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians...
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