POGO operator gets 20 years, P1 million fine for trafficking
MANILA, Philippines — A Las Piñas court has convicted a Chinese man, reported to be a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO), for human trafficking.
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17 Filipinos held hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
MANILA, Philippines — At least 17 Filipino seafarers were taken hostage by Yemen’s Houthi armed group when the rebels hijacked their cargo vessel in the Red Sea on Sunday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed.
17 Filipino seafarers abducted in Yemen
(UPDATE) THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) gave assurances that the Philippine government is doing everything to secure the release of 17 Filipino seafarers kidnapped in Yemen.
Remaining BTS members begin military enlistment
MANILA, Philippines — The remaining members of K-pop group BTS have began the process of enlisting in Korea's mandatory military service.
Agri chief says actions taken to assure supply, affordable prices of rice, sugar, onions
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. assured lawmakers that his agency is closely watching the market and is taking steps to assure sufficient supply of food items at affordable prices, particularly rice, sugar, and onions.
LTO impounds 41 unregistered motorbikes
MANILA, Philippines — Land Transportation Office enforcers have apprehended at least 41 motorcycle riders since the LTO started implementing its “no registration, no travel” policy on Monday, the LTO said yesterday.
UV Lancers cruise to 8-0, clinch twice-to-beat edge in Final Four | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — The defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers routed the Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges (CRMC) Mustangs, 89-57, to stretch their perfect record to 8-0 in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 Men's Basketball Tournament on Sunday, November 19, at the Cebu Coliseum.
OpenAI staff threaten mass exodus to join ex-CEO Altman
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Hundreds of staff at OpenAI threatened to quit the leading artificial intelligence company on Monday and join Microsoft, deepening a crisis triggered by the shock sacking of CEO Sam Altman.