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Ad-free subscription prices increased by Disney and Hulu while cracking down on password sharing
Stepping up in a bid to boost profitability, Walt Disney Co. is planning a price increase on its ad-free versions of streaming services Disney+ and Hulu set for October, according to information provided by the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Bob Iger. Furthermore, the company is set to crack down on password sharing, with measures anticipated to be in place throughout…
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Navotas City police shoot and kill wrong teen suspect
A significant blunder made by six members of the Navotas City police resulted in the tragic death of Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar, a lad of merely 17 years. Mistaking him for the suspect they were hunting down, they fatally shot him while the unsuspecting victim was boarding a boat. The erroneous incident occurred on August 2 and the Northern Police District…
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Mitsubishi marks 60 years in Philippine industry with new Triton pickup launch
Six decades of Mitsubishi’s presence in the Philippines’ automotive landscape was commemorated with an extensive exhibition by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC). The event, hosted at the World Trade Centre in Pasay City, marks the company’s commitment to long-standing local operations and future plans. The expo, inaugurated by Takeshi Hara, President and CEO of MMPC, not only highlighted key milestones…
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Leptospirosis cases spike in Quezon City, urgent measures taken
As the number of leptospirosis cases surges in Quezon City, local authorities are striving to forge a formidable fight against the inflicting illness. Just yesterday, a staggering increase was noted, with ten reported cases in a single day. To counteract this health predicament, Mayor Maria Josefina ‘Joy’ Belmonte coordinated with the chief of the city’s Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit…
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Caloocan Police Station lauded as 2023 Best Police Station for remarkable anti-drug operations
Significant recognition was bestowed upon the Caloocan Police Station as it was named the 2023 Best Police Station by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). This prestigious title was awarded thanks to its exceptional anti-drug operations. Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan expressed his proud congratulations to the city police, commending their outstanding efforts…
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Oxford-led study finds no proof of Facebook causing psychological harm
In an unexpected turn of events, a comprehensive scientific probe led by the University of Oxford’s Internet Institute concluded on Wednesday, showing there was ‘no evidence’ that a rise in Facebook usage led to significant psychological damage. This report, the most wide-ranging independent audit on the matter, contradicts popular beliefs and past critiques. The study scrutinised data from approximately one…
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Defence budget boost for 2024 to fortify national security, claims Philippine House Speaker
Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, the Speaker of the House, expressed steadfast support on behalf of the House of Representatives towards heightened defence budget for the proposed US$114 billion (P5.768 trillion) 2024 national budget, signifying a leap in governmental focus on fortifying national territorial security. “Unflinching in our promise to shield our territorial integrity and to guarantee our citizens’ safety, it’s imperative…
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Land Bank drives rural growth with over 713 billion pesos in outstanding loans
Breaking down barriers towards rural development and fostering agricultural growth, the Land Bank of the Philippines (Land Bank) has successfully directed a total of P713.8 billion in outstanding loans towards these sectors. The stat was shared through an announcement made on Tuesday. Land Bank highlighted that these significant figures, observed as of June 30 this year, are a testimony to…
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Oceanic plastic: Revised estimates on size and lifespan debris revealed
Oceanic plastic debris level is lower than previously estimated, although it’s potentially more long-lived, according to recent research findings. The study, disclosed on Tuesday in Manila, utilised models to estimate that pieces of plastic larger than 25 millimetres are accountable for over 95% of the debris that is afloat in the oceans. A local fisherman at Tanjung Pasir Beach, Tangerang,…
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Havitas Properties announces low-cost luxury vacation homes
Emerging real estate entity, Havitas Properties Inc, unveiled their ambitious plans on Tuesday to construct multiple income-generating vacation townhouses – designed with an eye on investors who are seeking avenues for passive income. The chairman of Havitas Properties, Alejandro Mañalac, shared with journalists that the burgeoning company would initially zero in on the creation of select, intimate developments of vacation…