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Velaura AI Becomes a $1 Billion Unicorn as Investors Bet Big on the AI Power Problem

Velaura AI Becomes a $1 Billion Unicorn as Investors Bet Big on the AI Power Problem

SANTA CLARA, California — The artificial-intelligence chip race may no longer be just about building faster processors. Increasingly, the battle is about something far more basic: how much electricity those chips consume. That shift has helped propel Velaura AI into unicorn territory. The Silicon Valley chip-design startup has raised

Comcast Is Turning Millions of Wi-Fi Routers Into Motion Detectors—But the Bigger Xfinity Strategy Goes Far Beyond Home Security

Comcast Is Turning Millions of Wi-Fi Routers Into Motion Detectors—But the Bigger Xfinity Strategy Goes Far Beyond Home Security

PHILADELPHIA — Comcast is giving millions of Xfinity customers a new reason to look at their Wi-Fi router as more than just a gateway to the internet. The U.S. telecommunications giant is expanding its home-security strategy with Xfinity Shield, a new platform that combines cybersecurity protection, parental and

He Has Designed 200+ Hotels—But Bill Bensley’s Next Projects Could Be His Wildest Yet

He Has Designed 200+ Hotels—But Bill Bensley’s Next Projects Could Be His Wildest Yet

From a 200-year-old sake brewery in Japan to a 99-room palace in India and his first-ever museum, legendary hotel designer Bill Bensley is doubling down on a philosophy that has made him one of Asia’s most distinctive creative forces: luxury should never be boring. In

Pope Leo Makes Key Move in Western Visayas as Jaro Archbishop Takes Charge of Kabankalan

Pope Leo Makes Key Move in Western Visayas as Jaro Archbishop Takes Charge of Kabankalan

ILOILO CITY — A major leadership transition is underway in the Catholic Church in Western Visayas after Pope Leo XIV appointed Jaro Metropolitan Archbishop Midyphil Billones as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Kabankalan in Negros Occidental. Billones will temporarily oversee the Kabankalan diocese following the transfer of Bishop Louie Patalinghug

WHO Gives Congo 3 Months to Stop Its Deadliest Ebola Outbreak — But the Virus Is Already Spreading Beyond Control

WHO Gives Congo 3 Months to Stop Its Deadliest Ebola Outbreak — But the Virus Is Already Spreading Beyond Control

The World Health Organization says there is still a narrow window to bring the Democratic Republic of Congo’s rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak under control within three months — but health officials warn the virus remains far from contained. The warning comes as the outbreak has become the deadliest Ebola epidemic

11,800 Iloilo Health Workers Await a Long-Overdue Break—Will ₱3,000 Monthly Benefits Finally Become Reality?

11,800 Iloilo Health Workers Await a Long-Overdue Break—Will ₱3,000 Monthly Benefits Finally Become Reality?

ILOILO — More than 11,800 barangay health workers (BHWs) across Iloilo Province could be among those who stand to benefit from a proposed overhaul of government support for community health volunteers, as calls intensify for better compensation, protection and recognition of their frontline work. The Iloilo BHWs are seeking long-

₱20,000 Aid Reaches Negrense Students—Now They’re Asking Marcos for Something More

₱20,000 Aid Reaches Negrense Students—Now They’re Asking Marcos for Something More

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — For students struggling to stay in college, ₱20,000 can mean the difference between continuing their studies and putting their education on hold. That is the message emerging from Negros Occidental as student beneficiaries expressed gratitude for financial assistance under the Marcos administration’s Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program,

Benguet Vegetables Keep Rotting in the Rain—Now 7 Cold Storage Facilities Are Being Built, But Is It Enough?

Benguet Vegetables Keep Rotting in the Rain—Now 7 Cold Storage Facilities Are Being Built, But Is It Enough?

The government is moving to address one of the Cordillera’s most persistent agricultural problems as the Department of Agriculture (DA) begins constructing seven cold-storage facilities across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to help prevent vegetables and other perishable crops from going to waste. The development was announced on

PNP’s Cybercrime War Is Escalating: 86 Arrested, 201 Cases Filed — But What Are Scammers Doing Next?

PNP’s Cybercrime War Is Escalating: 86 Arrested, 201 Cases Filed — But What Are Scammers Doing Next?

QUEZON CITY — The Philippine National Police is taking its fight against cybercrime deeper into the digital space, with PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. vowing a sustained crackdown as criminals increasingly use technology to target Filipinos. Nartatez said police can no longer focus their crime-fighting efforts solely

The Forbes Park Parties Are Only Part of the Story: Who Really Is AJ Violago — and How Did Wawa Put His Name on the Business Map?

The Forbes Park Parties Are Only Part of the Story: Who Really Is AJ Violago — and How Did Wawa Put His Name on the Business Map?

Anthony “AJ” Violago has long been a familiar name in Manila’s high society, appearing in society pages, diplomatic gatherings, charity events and high-profile celebrations. But beneath the Forbes Park parties and lifestyle headlines is a far more consequential business connection: the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project, one of

Oriental Mindoro Expands Free Cancer Care as OMPH Becomes DOH Cancer Assistance Fund Site

Oriental Mindoro Expands Free Cancer Care as OMPH Becomes DOH Cancer Assistance Fund Site

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Cancer patients in Oriental Mindoro now have another lifeline as the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital (OMPH) expands access to free chemotherapy medicines and government-funded cancer assistance under the Department of Health (DOH) program. The initiative is aimed particularly at qualified and indigent patients who face

Romblon Education Gets a Major Reset: DepEd, CHED and TESDA Forge New Deal—Here’s What Could Change for Learners

Romblon Education Gets a Major Reset: DepEd, CHED and TESDA Forge New Deal—Here’s What Could Change for Learners

ROMBLON, Philippines — A new push to make education pathways more connected is taking shape in Romblon as the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) move to strengthen coordination across basic education, higher education and technical-vocational training. The three

Romblon’s Maritime Services Are About to Get Closer—Here’s What Changes in September

Romblon’s Maritime Services Are About to Get Closer—Here’s What Changes in September

SAN AGUSTIN, Romblon — Maritime stakeholders in San Agustin and nearby communities will soon have easier access to government services as the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) moves to establish a satellite office in the municipality. MARINA and the Municipal Government of San Agustin signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August

Eastern Samar Opens ₱50-M Maritime Facility—Could This Be the Start of a New Generation of Filipino Seafarers?

Eastern Samar Opens ₱50-M Maritime Facility—Could This Be the Start of a New Generation of Filipino Seafarers?

GUIUAN, Eastern Samar — A new maritime facility has been inaugurated at the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) Guiuan Campus, giving aspiring seafarers a potential pathway to pursue maritime education closer to home instead of leaving the province for specialized training. House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Marcelino “Nonoy”

Southeast Asia Braces for a ‘Super El Niño’ as Heat, Drought and Food Risks Intensify

Southeast Asia Braces for a ‘Super El Niño’ as Heat, Drought and Food Risks Intensify

SOUTHEAST ASIA — A powerful El Niño is strengthening across the Pacific, raising concerns over extreme heat, prolonged dry spells, water shortages, agricultural losses and wildfire risks across Southeast Asia as governments prepare for potentially difficult conditions extending into 2027. The warning comes as climate agencies increasingly point to an unusually

Lamut’s Roads Just Got a Major Upgrade—But the Real Impact Could Be Bigger Than the Concrete

Lamut’s Roads Just Got a Major Upgrade—But the Real Impact Could Be Bigger Than the Concrete

LAMUT, IFUGAO — A long-running push to improve road access in Lamut is gaining fresh momentum as Local Government Support Fund (LGSF)-backed road projects are completed and turned over to communities, strengthening connectivity in one of Ifugao’s key agricultural municipalities. The road upgrades are more than infrastructure milestones.

300 TONS OF GARBAGE HAULED FROM BACLARAN ESTERO — PERO ITO ANG MAS NAKAKABAHALANG TANONG

300 TONS OF GARBAGE HAULED FROM BACLARAN ESTERO — PERO ITO ANG MAS NAKAKABAHALANG TANONG

PARAÑAQUE CITY — What started as a massive buildup of garbage in the Baclaran waterway has turned into a stark reminder of Metro Manila's long-running waste-management problem. Authorities have hauled an estimated 300 tons of garbage from the Baclaran estero in Parañaque City, filling more than 50

₱1.12 Bilyon Nang Pinsala sa Agrikultura Dahil sa Bagyo at Habagat—Pero May Mas Malaking Problema Pang Kinakaharap ang mga Magsasaka

₱1.12 Bilyon Nang Pinsala sa Agrikultura Dahil sa Bagyo at Habagat—Pero May Mas Malaking Problema Pang Kinakaharap ang mga Magsasaka

MANILA, Philippines — Umabot sa ₱1.12 bilyon ang tinatayang pinsala at production losses sa sektor ng agrikultura at pangisdaan matapos ang magkakasunod na epekto ng Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante at Emong, kasama ang Southwest Monsoon o Habagat, ayon sa Department of Agriculture (DA). Batay sa preliminary assessment ng DA na

Eastern Visayas Inflation Surges to 8.3% as Electricity Bills and Rice Prices Hit Households

Eastern Visayas Inflation Surges to 8.3% as Electricity Bills and Rice Prices Hit Households

TACLOBAN CITY — The cost-of-living squeeze in Eastern Visayas is intensifying after regional inflation jumped to 8.3% in July 2026, sharply reversing the slowdown recorded in June and leaving the region with one of the highest inflation rates in the country. The latest Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data

"'Ondoy-Like’ Rains Swamp Metro Manila: 201.7mm Fell in Hours—What Happens If More Rain Comes?

"'Ondoy-Like’ Rains Swamp Metro Manila: 201.7mm Fell in Hours—What Happens If More Rain Comes?

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila was battered by intense southwest monsoon rains that rapidly flooded roads, neighborhoods and major thoroughfares, disrupting traffic, displacing residents and forcing authorities to suspend classes and adjust government work as the weather threat continued into Tuesday. The flooding followed an extraordinary burst of rainfall on Monday,

₱20,000 Could Change Everything: How a PBBM Scholarship Is Helping This Nueva Ecija Student Reach Graduation

₱20,000 Could Change Everything: How a PBBM Scholarship Is Helping This Nueva Ecija Student Reach Graduation

For many college students, the final year is supposed to be the last stretch before earning a diploma. But for financially struggling families, even reaching graduation can come down to one question: How will the next school expense be paid? In Nueva Ecija, a government scholarship initiative is giving students

DOLE Issues August Holiday Pay Reminder: Workers May Get Up to 260% Pay—Here’s Who Qualifies

DOLE Issues August Holiday Pay Reminder: Workers May Get Up to 260% Pay—Here’s Who Qualifies

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino workers and private-sector employers are being reminded to get their payroll calculations right as two nationwide holidays arrive this August, with different pay rules applying to August 21 and August 31. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said employers must observe the proper wage rules

Habagat Floods Metro Manila, Gov’t Rolls Out Free Rides—Here Are the 14 Routes Commuters Need to Know

Habagat Floods Metro Manila, Gov’t Rolls Out Free Rides—Here Are the 14 Routes Commuters Need to Know

MANILA, Philippines — Commuters facing flooded roads and difficult travel conditions across Metro Manila can turn to government-provided “Libreng Sakay” services on Tuesday, August 18, as the southwest monsoon or Habagat continues to bring heavy rains over the capital. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), together with several government agencies, has

1,651 Sabangan Residents Get Free Rice—But Thousands More Are Still Waiting for Their Share

1,651 Sabangan Residents Get Free Rice—But Thousands More Are Still Waiting for Their Share

SABANGAN, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE — Relief reached thousands of families in Sabangan as 1,651 residents from nine barangays received 25 kilograms of rice each through the national government’s Local Government Support Fund-Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FALGU) on August 14. The first batch of the rice assistance

CMU Gets Free-Tuition Lifeline Back: What Malabon Students Can Now Expect After UniFAST Approval

CMU Gets Free-Tuition Lifeline Back: What Malabon Students Can Now Expect After UniFAST Approval

MALABON CITY, Philippines — Thousands of students and families in Malabon have gained renewed access to the country’s free higher-education system after the City of Malabon University (CMU) was approved for inclusion under the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST). The UniFAST Board approved CMU’s