WITH travelers increasingly seeking more intentional, stress-free ways to explore 2026’s most captivating and on-trend destinations, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Asia Pacific VP and MD Ben Angell has revealed some of this year’s most in-demand hotspots and handpicked a selection of port-intensive itineraries to bring them to life. Latvia, with its capital Riga, a Unesco-listed … Read more
An AFP journalist heard explosions in Beirut. Hezbollah, which was weakened by an earlier Israeli offensive, said in a statement that it had fired rockets and drones at Israel “in retaliation for the pure blood” of Khamenei. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have urged the overthrow of the Government in Iran, the sworn … Read more
MSI announced today it is strengthening its strategic partnership with Samsung Display. Following Samsung Display’s reveal of the QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology brand, MSI confirms it had already begun integrating this exclusive 5-Layer Tandem QD-OLED into its monitor lineup in early 2025 to deliver the industry’s premier visual experience for gamers. Penta Tandem Technology: MSI’s … Read more
Published Jan 27, 2026 09:04 am (MB FILE PHOTO) The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately end what it described as “mass promotion” practices, warning that the policy has contributed to steep declines in learner proficiency across key grade levels. In its final report on … Read more
June 03, 2025 6:00 PM EDT | Source: Sigma Corporation of America Brilliant at T1.3: Forging new expressions.Here begins a new benchmark for filmmaking. Ronkonkoma, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – June 3, 2025) – SIGMA Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan) is introducing the … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Two weather systems will bring rains over most of Luzon on Friday, the weather bureau said. The southwesterly windflow will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Ilocos, Cordillera, and Central Luzon regions. Cagayan Valley will also experience scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the frontal system. Moderate to heavy rains in … Read more
“Humanitarian needs have spiralled out of control after 80 days of complete blockade of all food assistance and other aid into Gaza,” the WFP said. Israel has barred nearly all food and medical supplies from entering Gaza since March 2, leaving parts of the population on the brink of starvation. The newly launched aid programme … Read more
“Most people are used to seeing a traditional companion animal,” Walter says, “but seeing a polar bear-sized animal on a love seat in the living room eating cereal changes that view. It’s what we call the Esther Effect.” Sheryl Greenspan, a volunteer on the Esther the Wonder Pig social media team, agrees. “She put a … Read more