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    LOS ANGELES --- President Joe Biden started a three-day swing through California on Tuesday as he looks to soak up more cash for his reelection bid. Going into the trip, Biden's campaign and the Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday that they had collected $42 million in contributions during January from 422,000 donors. Biden ended January with $130 million in cash on hand. Campaign officials said that is the highest total amassed by any Democratic candidate at this point in the cycle. Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez called the haul "an indisputable show of strength to start the election year."   READ: Biden quick to anoint...

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LUCENA CITY --- A baby boy was found abandoned on Tuesday, Feb. 20, inside a Catholic church in Mulanay town in Quezon province. A police report on Wednesday, Feb. 21, said a woman, who was praying at the time, heard and saw around 6 p.m. the crying baby wrapped in cloth at the foot of a religious statue inside the St. Peter the Apostle parish church at the town center The woman immediately reported her findings to local social workers who took the baby to health workers for a physical check-up. READ::9-month-old baby abandoned in Lapu-Lapu An investigation has been launched to identify the mother of the infant and to find out who left it in the church. Meanwhile, the...

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  OKOPY, Poland -- Protests by Polish farmers sparked anger in neighboring Ukraine on Tuesday, as Kyiv called on the European Commission to take robust action after demonstrators blockaded the border and opened railway carriages to let grain spill out. Warsaw has been a staunch supporter of Kyiv in its fight to repel a full-scale Russian invasion launched in 2022, but protests from farmers complaining of unfair competition have strained ties that were already on edge after truckers blocked border crossings around the turn of the year. Tuesday's protests from farmers marked an escalation from previous demonstrations, with a near-total blockade of all Ukrainian border cro...

Keep on reading: Polish farmers anger Ukraine with border blockade, grain spillage

  GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Former US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Alexei Navalny was "a very brave man" who probably should not have returned to Russia, without assigning any blame for the Russian opposition leader's unexpected death. Democratic President Joe Biden and other Western leaders have blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death, as has Nikki Haley, who trails far behind Trump as his sole remaining rival for the Republican presidential nomination. "Navalny is [in] a very sad situation, and he is a very brave, he was a very brave guy because he went back. He could have stayed away," Trump said during a town hall interview wit...

Keep on reading: Trump: Navalny was ‘brave’ but should not have returned to Russia

Bianca Umali reflected on the celebrity breakups that have been making headlines lately and said she and her boyfriend Ruru Madrid don't know what the future holds, although they keep the faith in their relationship. Sitting down on "Luis Listens," the Kapuso actress admitted that the recent celebrity breakups have put a scare especially on those who are in the same industry. "Nakakatakot 'yung time na 'yon kasi tuloy tuloy 'yung mga naghihiwalay hindi lang basta bastang couple. Alam mong sila 'yung mga poste ng love life dito sa Pilipinas," she said. Umali affirmed that she and her boyfriend don't know what will happen in the future but that they get comforted knowing that ...

Keep on reading: Bianca Umali says it’s hard to maintain celebrity relationship

    LOS ANGELES --- Much of saturated California faced the threat of flooding Tuesday with winter storms blowing through, but so far the state has escaped the severity of damage from mudslides, wind and rain spawned by an atmospheric river only weeks ago. While the rainfall was focused on Southern California, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across wide swaths of the state, and intermittent mountain snow could hit in the north. Some flood watches and warnings were expected to remain in effect into Wednesday. Heavy downpours inundated streets and sidewalks in San Francisco. The heaviest rain came through the Los Angeles area Tuesday, with an addition...

Keep on reading: California gets more rain and snow, escapes severe damage

ILIGAN CITY --- Amid separate pressure from the Senate and the House of Representatives for him to face their hearings, Apollo Quiboloy, a pastor of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) sect based in Davao City, had admitted to be in hiding due to a supposed plot to have him killed. In a 36-minute voice message uploaded on YouTube on Wednesday morning, Quiboloy accused the United States government of orchestrating the kill plot against him. Quiboloy said he could have called for a press conference, but had it put off "because my life is under threat that is why you won't see my face, for now." This is the first time in weeks for the self-proclaimed 'Appointed Son of God' to sp...

Keep on reading: Quiboloy admits he is in hiding; alleges kill plot vs him

MANILA, Philippines --- The Senate has issued a fresh subpoena against alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy. It has directed the religious leader to appear before the chamber's public hearing on March 5. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri signed the order on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Senator Risa Hontiveros issued an ultimatum against the self-proclaimed "Appointed Son of God." "Ang hinihingi lang sa inyo ay humarap sa mga legal na proseso, kasama ang proseso ng Senate investigation," said Hontiveros in a separate statement issued on Tuesday. (All that is asked of you is to face the legal processes, including the process of a Senate investigation.) The senator heads Sena...

Keep on reading: Hontiveros on Quiboloy: ‘I’ll cite him for contempt, have him arrested’

Most have home remedies for common illnesses like colds and fever to save a trip to the hospital. The same is true for a wet iPhone as most would recommend burying it in rice. It supposedly absorbs moisture, fixing the phone and preventing a visit to an Apple store. However, a recent Apple support page says it could damage your device further. The company says rice bits might enter your gadget and damage it further. That is why the Cupertino tech giant provides different recommendations for your soggy mobile phone: How to fix a wet iPhone Free stock photo from Pexels Remove cables attached to your phone and then dry it with these steps: Tap your iPhone gently against you...

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    MANILA, Philippines --- Another lone bettor won the Lotto 6/42 jackpot of P10.9 million, becoming the 6th winner of the raffle this month. The lucky numbers 22-17-01-29-11-16 made the lotto player P10,990,641.60 richer, as announced during Tuesday night's draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). After this win, the initial jackpot prize of the Lotto 6/42 will revert to P5,940,000. Before this, three lone bettors won the lotto raffle on Feb. 1 with jackpot prize of P5,940,000; Feb. 6, P7,341,411.40; and Feb. 13,7,083,788.60; while two winners on Feb.8 raffle split the jackpot prize of P5,940,000. READ: Rizal resident wins P56-M Lotto pr...

Keep on reading: Lotto 6/42: Lone bettor and 6th winner in Feb wins P10.9 million

SINGAPORE - Asian stocks eased on Wednesday as diminishing expectations of early interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve sapped risk appetite, with investors looking to the minutes of the U.S. central bank's last meeting for clues on the policy outlook. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.09 percent lower on Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei eased 0.21 percent, having stuttered in the last few days within sight of the all-time high set in 1989. China stocks were mixed in early trading, a day after the biggest ever reduction in the nation's benchmark mortgage rate as authorities stepped up efforts to prop up the struggling property market. READ: China...

Keep on reading: Asian shares ease as early rate cut bets fizzle, focus on Fed minutes

MANILA, Philippines --- Clark must become a mecca for tourists and a magnet of investments, said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday. After inspecting the Airport-New Clark City Access Road (ANAR) in Pampanga, Marcos said that he wants the area to be elevated into a major economic hub. "Clark can now host a wide range of economic activities including innovation labs, creative workshops, manufacturing concerns, leisure complexes, and a cyber corridor," said Marcos in his speech. "In short, the Clark metropolis has what it takes to be a mecca for tourists, a magnet of investments, and a market of goods and services. We must leverage these attributes into higher visitor...

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KUTA SANG-AN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR --- Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. told soldiers to "be united" and remain professional amid political rumblings as he ordered a relentless pursuit against Islamic State-linked militants. "Let us not be affected by the political bickerings, let us focus on our jobs," Brawner said Tuesday during a 'Talk to Troops' at the gymnasium of the Army's 1st Infantry Division (1ID) in this town. Brawner visited the wake, and condoled with the families, of six soldiers slain on Sunday in a clash with Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group members in Munai, Lanao del Norte. The recent battlefield setback happened amid succes...

Keep on reading: Brawner tells troops to shun political noise, orders pursuit of IS gunmen

  MANILA, Philippines --- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday issued a stern warning against colorum operators, vowing it will "drag" them to courts as part of the agency's push to halt their illegal activity. The agency's notice follows a resolution from the Paraaque City Prosecutor's Office recommending charges against alleged colorum van owner Roberto Salvador and his driver, Rocky Cos, for violating the Public Service Act. READ: Colorum PUV operators fined P20.8 M in December 2023 -- DOTr "This should serve as a strong message that the LTO will really drag you in court in our efforts to put an end to this colorum activity," LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza I...

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Chito Miranda seemed to have kept his friendship with his former girlfriend of seven years, actress Kaye Abad, whom the singer praised for her beauty in a recent photo. The Parokya ni Edgar frontman left a comment on Abad's Instagram post on Sunday, Feb. 18, where the actress can be seen sitting on a golden chair in her white jumpsuit and with a medium bob haircut. "Ganda!" Miranda exclaimed. (Beautiful!) "Tsaka grabe, sosyal ng sala niyo," he joked. (And wow, your living room is very elegant.) Netizens expressed their admiration for Miranda and Abad for being friends even after their breakup, with some recalling the pair's relationship back then. M...

Keep on reading: Chito Miranda compliments beauty of ex-GF Kaye Abad

  MANILA, Philippines --- Government is committed to building world-class infrastructure. This is the statement of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos as he inspected the Airport-New Clark City Access Road (ANAR) in Pampanga. The road is set to be accessible to the public by July. "Projects such as this all convey one message to prospective investors: It conveys the message that we are committed to building world-class infrastructure that can host a business in a high-growth area," said Marcos in his speech. "The government is ready to provide adequate infrastructure and facilities to ensure the growth of their future investment," he adde...

Keep on reading: Bongbong Marcos checks construction of Clark airport access road

BEIJING - Oilprices regained some ground in early Asian trade on Wednesday, as investors weighed concerns over output cuts by key producers and attacks on shipping in the Red Sea against dimmed expectations of U.S. rate cuts. Brent crude futures rose 12 cents, or 0.15 percent, to $82.46 a barrel by 0100 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) were up 9 cents, or 0.12 percent at $77.13. The Brent and WTI contracts slipped 1.5 percent and 1.4 percent respectively on Tuesday. Washington on Tuesday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. The U.S. is ins...

Keep on reading: Oil rises; markets weigh Red Sea attacks, US rate cuts

  MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and his defense minister flatly denied US claims that Russia was developing a nuclear capability for space. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Washington believes Moscow is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon whose detonation could disrupt everything from military communications to phone-based ride services. "Our position is clear and transparent: We have always been categorically against and are now against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space," Putin told Sergei Shoigu, his defense minister.   REA...

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Many movies and novels have depicted futures where people install cybernetic enhancements to improve their capabilities. For example, one may get machine limbs to run longer or jump higher. However, applying this fantasy in real life puts forth many ethical concerns we must address as Neuralink and other companies develop this technology. Many ethicists raised their concerns about Elon Musk's brain implants after he announced his first successful human trial. For example, the bioethics think tank Hastings Center warned that Musk's "science by press release, while increasingly common, is not science." The group warns against relying on entities with a significant financial stake in a ...

Keep on reading: Neuralink raises ethical concerns among scientists

MANILA, Philippines ---PLDT Inc. is gearing up to fully launch this year its fastest fiber internet subscription yet---priced as much as P49,999 per month---for its high-end customers looking to upgrade internet connectivity in the advent of increasing data demand. On Monday evening, the Pangilinan-led company introduced Gigabit Fiber plans that range from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabits for P7,499 to P49,999 per month. The 10-gigabit plan is about 29 times more expensive than the 200-Mbps (megabits per second) plan---the cheapest fiber offering---priced at P1,699 per month. The gigabit plans also include subscriptions to TV streaming platforms and internet security package with cybers...

Keep on reading: PLDT rolls out premium fiber internet