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Laos returns 24 Thais over alleged call centre scam links

Laos handed 24 Thai nationals to Thai officials at the Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Chiang Rai yesterday, June 30, after officers linked them to alleged call centre scam operations. The group, comprising 15 men and nine women aged 19 to 41, was transferred by officers in Bokeo province, Laos, for legal proceedings in Thailand. …

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Fear and anger brew inside Meta amid AI frenzy

A frenzied push for artificial intelligence dominance comes with a different kind of cost for Meta, where massive layoffs, employee surveillance and departures have fueled reports of a heated internal climate. As Meta spends billions annually to build out its AI capabilities, employees at Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are increasingly unhappy with their Mark Zuckerberg-led

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Rotational brownouts warning up in select Metro Cebu areas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Portions of Cebu City, Talisay City and Minglanilla could face rotational power interruptions on Wednesday, July 1, if the Visayas grid’s power reserve runs out, power distributors warned. The Visayas grid is currently under Yellow Alert, meaning power supply is sufficient but reserves are limited.  If conditions worsen to a Red

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Rotational brownouts warning up in select Metro Cebu areas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Portions of Cebu City, Talisay City and Minglanilla could face rotational power interruptions on Wednesday, July 1, if the Visayas grid’s power reserve runs out, power distributors warned. The Visayas grid is currently under Yellow Alert, meaning power supply is sufficient but reserves are limited.  If conditions worsen to a Red

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Olongapo holds risk assessment, readies rescue assets for Henry

OLONGAPO CITY, Zambales — Olongapo City authorities are preparing their water-rescue assets following a pre-disaster risk assessment (PDRA) meeting on Wednesday in anticipation of the possible effects of Tropical Depression Henry. The Olongapo Fire and Rescue Team (Bravo) has placed its water rescue equipment and personnel on standby to ensure readiness for possible rescue operations

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Tacloban shooting: 14-year-old suspect wanted to be a cop – aunt

MANILA, Philippines – Alias Nash, the 14-year-old suspect in the Tacloban City school shooting, was taken to a firing range by his aunt because he “looked up to” her, Police Staff Sgt. Arla Ray Pacencia said on Wednesday. During the Senate panel’s investigation into the Tacloban shooting that claimed three lives, Pacencia was asked why

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Military chopper drops peace leaflets over Maguindanao del Sur

COTABATO CITY  – The military has literally rained down Maguindanao del Sur with calls to embrace peace, using a helicopter to drop leaflets in remote areas to enjoin Islamic State-aligned militants to surrender and for residents to help sustain the relatively stable peace and order condition in the province. As part of its information campaign, the

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Olongapo holds risk assessment, readies rescue assets for Henry

OLONGAPO CITY, Zambales — Olongapo City authorities are preparing their water-rescue assets following a pre-disaster risk assessment (PDRA) meeting on Wednesday in anticipation of the possible effects of Tropical Depression Henry. The Olongapo Fire and Rescue Team (Bravo) has placed its water rescue equipment and personnel on standby to ensure readiness for possible rescue operations

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LTFRB summons 34 PUV operators for not plying routes on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned 34 operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) for their alleged failure to provide service to passengers on Tuesday. Instead, they were reportedly seen attending the rallies in Quezon City.  According to the LTFRB on Wednesday, it issued show cause orders (SCO) to

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Military chopper drops peace leaflets over Maguindanao del Sur

COTABATO CITY  – The military has literally rained down Maguindanao del Sur with calls to embrace peace, using a helicopter to drop leaflets in remote areas to enjoin Islamic State-aligned militants to surrender and for residents to help sustain the relatively stable peace and order condition in the province. As part of its information campaign, the

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