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Mactan-Cebu Proved Airport Carbon Cuts While Growing; Philippines Has No Other Verified Airport

Mactan-Cebu International Airport is now the Philippines' only airport with independently verified carbon reduction, earning ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2. Six technologies -- from rooftop solar to bridge-mounted gate power to single-engine taxi procedures -- cut emission intensity even as passenger traffic grew 15 percent in 2025.

Alex Eala advances at US Open as Naomi Osaka reaches third round
Alex Eala and Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the US Open after impressive victories in their respective second-round matches.
Samsung Music Studio 7 Beats Sonos Era 300 for TV Use: One Cable, Every Source
Samsung Music Studio 7 review: Samsung's $499 Dolby Atmos speaker includes an HDMI eARC port that delivers lossless spatial audio from any connected TV source, a wired connectivity advantage the Sonos Era 300 cannot match. Multi-source reviews from Engadget, Technerdo, and AVSForum find it a credible soundbar alternative.
Bluetooth Vaginas, AI Personalities and Custom Faces: Inside the $6.6 Billion Sex Doll Market
The sex doll market is projected to double by 2033, driven by AI advancements and customisation. Ethical concerns arise over consent and societal impacts as dolls become more lifelike and interactive.

Japan Turns to AI Drones and Robot Wolves as Attacks Fuel Growing Bear Problem

Japan is using AI drones, robot wolves, and AI bear detection to tackle rising bear attacks and its growing bear problem.

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Australia's Superannuation Law Leaves Teenage Workers Shortchanged

Australia's superannuation law exempts under-18 workers from retirement contributions unless they work over 30 hours weekly, affecting over 530,000 teens and sparking calls for reform.

Is Generative AI the Future of Gaming? How AI Could Change Game Development

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World

Tupac Murder Verdict: How 'Keffe D's' Own Memoir Helped Convict Him 30 Years Later
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder, bringing closure to a case that remained unsolved for nearly 30 years. His own statements played a crucial role in the verdict.
Philippines Condemns 'Dehumanising and Racist' China Daily AI Video Portraying Country As Monkey
Philippines School Shooting Suspect Seen Wearing Same Band Shirt as Columbine Shooter Dylan Klebold

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Philippines Quake Rattles Crowd at Mindanao Subsidy Site, Two Months Into Recovery
Philippines earthquake 2026: A magnitude 6.3 aftershock struck Mindanao on August 5 while displaced survivors gathered for cash subsidies, two months after June's M7.8 catastrophe. No casualties; depth of 62 km explains why no tsunami warning was issued. Over 95,000 Mindanao residents remain unable to return home.
Philippines School Shooter Used PWD Ramp to Bypass Guards; Senate Hears 74 NVE Cases Among Minors
Duane Keffe D Davis Convicted of First Degree Murder in Tupac Shakurs 1996 Killing Almost 30 Years Later

Economy

Politics

Philippine Impeachment Court Imposes Two-Strike Sub Judice Rule as Duterte's Counsel Says She Will Try to Comply
The Senate has enforced a gag order in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, restricting public statements. Her legal team plans to comply, while procedural challenges arise with witness testimonies.
Shooting Games Behind Philippines School Tragedy? Officials Block Gorebox After Two Minors Kill 3 Students
Three Students Killed In School Shooting In The Philippines As Teen Suspects Are Arrested

Culture

Mactan-Cebu Proved Airport Carbon Cuts While Growing; Philippines Has No Other Verified Airport

Alex Eala advances at US Open as Naomi Osaka reaches third round

Samsung Music Studio 7 Beats Sonos Era 300 for TV Use: One Cable, Every Source

Bluetooth Vaginas, AI Personalities and Custom Faces: Inside the $6.6 Billion Sex Doll Market

South Korea Launches Revolutionary AI for All Initiative Offering Free Nationwide Access

Families Urge Seoul to Expand Search for South Korean Workers Missing in Devastating Nepal Floods

Septiembre arranca con calor extremo: hasta 43°C en España

Bruno Fernandes Transfer News: Man Utd Open Talks After Galatasaray Make Huge Wage Offer

Google TV Streamer Price Increase Makes Its 4K Streaming Box $50 More Expensive

Japan Turns to AI Drones and Robot Wolves as Attacks Fuel Growing Bear Problem

Australia's Superannuation Law Leaves Teenage Workers Shortchanged

PS5 Is Getting Over 100 Live Free Ad-Supported TV Channels From Sony Pictures Television

Pax Silica Explained: How the US-Led AI Supply Chain and Semiconductor Strategy Could Shape the Philippines

Philippines Replaces Blanket PIA Rule: AI, Biometric Processing Faces New Scrutiny

'Genshin Impact' 7.0 Phase 2 Guide: All Ways to Claim Free 5,000+ Primogems

Tupac Murder Verdict: How 'Keffe D's' Own Memoir Helped Convict Him 30 Years Later

Philippines Condemns 'Dehumanising and Racist' China Daily AI Video Portraying Country As Monkey

Philippines School Shooting Suspect Seen Wearing Same Band Shirt as Columbine Shooter Dylan Klebold

Philippines Quake Rattles Crowd at Mindanao Subsidy Site, Two Months Into Recovery

Philippines School Shooter Used PWD Ramp to Bypass Guards; Senate Hears 74 NVE Cases Among Minors

Duane Keffe D Davis Convicted of First Degree Murder in Tupac Shakurs 1996 Killing Almost 30 Years Later

Philippine Hot Money Posts Third Month of Net Inflows but Stays $3.94 Billion Down for the Year

The Philippines Faces a Twin Crisis: Record-Low Growth and Oil Vulnerability

SMFL completes 30% stake buy in Philippines' RCBC Leasing

Nearly 586,000 Affected as Tropical Depression Pilandok Intensifies Philippine Monsoon Rains

Philippine Impeachment Court Imposes Two-Strike Sub Judice Rule as Duterte's Counsel Says She Will Try to Comply

Shooting Games Behind Philippines School Tragedy? Officials Block Gorebox After Two Minors Kill 3 Students

Three Students Killed In School Shooting In The Philippines As Teen Suspects Are Arrested

Nippon Koei wins Philippines Dalton Pass road project contract

Ji Soo Shares New Update From the Philippines After Hiatus From South Korean Activities

Conan O'Brien Must Go' Season 3 Premieres Friday With Trips to India, Netherlands, Morocco and the Philippines