QCinema International Film Festival returns with The Gaze as its theme, inviting audiences to explore diverse perspectives through film. From the masculine and feminine gaze to new ways of seeing the world, this year’s festival showcases 77 titles, including 22 short films and 55 full-length films, across 11 sections.  Featuring a mix of Asian competition […]

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Demonstrating its firm commitment to providing our Filipino communities with primary healthcare services at par with global industry standards, Cebu-based holding company, the LH Paragon Group (LHPI), is pleased to announce the rebrand of its healthcare services subsidiary, Keralty Prime Cebu, Inc. (KPCI), to CLINICA PRIME CEBU, INC. (CPCI). Effective August 2024, CLINICA PRIME is […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/spotlight/2024/09/05/618595/lh-paragon-group-launches-clinica-prime-ushers-in-filipino-brand-of-primary-healthcare-excellence/

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THE PHILIPPINES needs to improve the availability of raw materials to give large manufacturers an option to support domestic suppliers, a San Miguel Corp. (SMC) official said. “Part of what we do is import raw materials that are not available here,” said Raoul Eduardo C. Romulo, SMC chief finance officer, at a panel discussion at […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2024/08/25/616021/smc-backs-more-domestic-production-of-raw-materials/

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FAMILY BUSINESSES have been venturing into the construction and real estate industries in the past two years, according to a family business consultancy. Premier Family Business Consulting, Inc. Chief Partnership and Relationship Officer Jefferson Al Tio said the perceived trend is based on the number of the firm’s clients entering those businesses. “We do manage […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2024/08/25/616023/family-firms-seen-pouring-into-construction-ventures/

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DAIRY IMPORTS rose 12.9% year on year to 1.65 million metric tons (MT) during the first half, according to the National Dairy Authority (NDA). The NDA said by value, milk and dairy shipments declined 9.2% to $37.11 million. The report said skim milk powder accounted for 40% of all such imports followed by other milk […]

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CIGNAL overpowered an old, familiar rival in Petro Gazz, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22, Thursday and claimed its fourth straight victory in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

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PARIS, France — Carlo Paalam promised he’s not to relax or lower down his guards even as he has got past the top favorite in their weight category in the Paris Olympics. Mr. Paalam is keeping a mindset that there’s no easy bout in the Olympics and he’d rather focus on the task at hand. […]

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The power industry’s shift to a future with cleaner and better generation technologies require investments in “transition” technologies today to ensure energy security and affordability for present and future generations, an Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) official said. In particular, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is being regarded as a transition fuel to support the entry of […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/spotlight/2024/05/09/593817/viable-transition-technologies-bridge-to-cleaner-better-power-generation/

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WASHINGTON – A $1.2 trillion government funding bill passed by Congress will allow the US to lend up to $21 billion to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) trust to help the world’s poorest countries, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday. Yellen said the funding would make the United States the largest supporter of the IMF’s […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2024/03/24/583655/treasurys-yellen-says-funding-bill-allows-lending-of-21-bln-to-imf-trust/

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TOKYO – Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine has picked a former military commander as its chief priest in a move that could stir controversy over a site that other Asian nations see as a symbol of Japan’s wartime aggression. Umio Otsuka, 63, a former Maritime Self Defense Force (SDF) commander and a one-time ambassador to Djibouti, confirmed his appointment, which marks the […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2024/03/15/582046/tokyos-controversial-yasukuni-shrine-picks-ex-admiral-as-chief-priest/

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At the end of the day, being faced with a five to six-figure bill isn’t something everyone can afford to deal with. But, it is something you can be prepared for. MANILA, Philippines — Facing the loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional experience, and the last thing families should worry about during […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/spotlight/2024/03/15/582047/singlifes-cash-for-funeral-costs-provides-financial-relief-in-the-most-difficult-time/

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SOURCE: THE CONVERSATION We all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don’t need to say goodbye to your loved ones. That you can recreate them virtually so you can have conversations and find out how they’re feeling. For Kim Kardashian’s fortieth birthday, her then husband, Kanye West, gifted her with a hologram of […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/opinion/2024/03/14/582027/ghostbots-ai-versions-of-deceased-loved-ones-could-be-a-serious-threat-to-mental-health/

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ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said President Joe Biden’s administration is taking steps to ensure success of the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry in the face of China’s growing exports in the sector and heavy government subsidies. Asked whether the United States needs new tariffs on Chinese EVs, Ms. Yellen told reporters at […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2024/03/14/581752/yellen-says-us-aims-to-ensure-domestic-ev-maker-success-as-china-boosts-exports/

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MANILA – Philippine annual inflation sped up for the first time in five months in February due to faster increases in food and transport costs, likely giving the central bank little reason to consider lowering interest rates. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.4% in February from a year earlier, the statistics agency said on […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/breaking-news/2024/03/05/579529/philippine-inflation-quickens-for-the-first-time-in-five-months-in-february/

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WASHINGTON — The US Senate on Sunday unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan border security bill that would also provide aid to Ukraine and Israel following months of negotiations, but the measure faces an uncertain future amid opposition by Donald Trump and hardline Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would take steps to hold […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2024/02/05/573523/us-senate-unveils-118-billion-bipartisan-bill-on-border-security-with-aid-for-ukraine-israel/

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of bitcoin in a game-changer for the cryptocurrency industry which has been trying for more than a decade to launch such a product. Multiple asset managers have applied for bitcoin ETFs since 2013, but the SEC rejected them […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/technology/2024/01/11/568292/why-a-us-bitcoin-etf-is-a-game-changer-for-crypto/

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SYDNEY – Laws banning the Nazi salute and the display or sale of symbols associated with terror groups came into effect in Australia on Monday as the government responds to a rise in antisemitic incidents following the Israel-Gaza war. The law makes it an offense punishable by up to 12 months in prison to publicly perform the […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2024/01/08/567396/australia-bans-nazi-salute-and-public-display-of-terror-group-symbols/

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BEVERLY HILLS, California – “Oppenheimer” actor Robert Downey Jr. and “The Holdovers” star Da’Vine Joy Randolph won early awards on Sunday at the Golden Globes, Hollywood’s first big celebration since twin strikes shut down most of show business last year. The champagne-fueled ceremony honored the best of film and television selected by a new group of 300 […]

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GAMES THURSDAY (MOA Arena) 4 p.m. — Chery Tiggo vs Cignal 6 p.m. — Creamline vs Choco Mucho EXPECT PREMIER Volleyball League (PVL) attendance records to fall as Creamline and Choco Mucho — the two undisputedly most popular clubs in the land — face off in a dream PVL All-Filipino Conference championship duel today at the […]

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ADAMSON University zeroed in on a first-round sweep with an emphatic 103-72 win over the University of the Philippines Integrated School in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 boys basketball tournament yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Five players hit twin digits in yet another balanced attack as […]

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MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United’s slim chance of a Champions League last-16 spot ended with a 1-0 defeat by group winners Bayern Munich at Old Trafford on Tuesday, piling more misery on Erik ten Hag’s beleaguered team in an already rocky season. The three-time European champions needed to beat Bayern in their group stage finale […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/sports/2023/12/13/563446/man-united-out-of-europe-after-1-0-home-loss-to-bayern/

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MILAN — Real Sociedad held Inter Milan to a goalless draw on Tuesday to secure the top spot in Champions League Group D, with the visitors progressing to the knockout stages as leaders for the first time. The LaLiga side arrived unbeaten at the San Siro stadium and already sure of a place in the […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/sports/2023/12/13/563445/real-sociedad-holds-inter-to-goalless-draw-to-secure-historic-group-d-top-spot/

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Billionaire Elon Musk told advertisers that have fled his social media platform X over antisemitic content to “Go fuck yourself” in a fiery Wednesday interview. His profanity-laced remarks followed a moment of contrition in a New York Times DealBook Summit interview. Mr. Musk said repeatedly he was sorry for publishing a tweet on Nov. 15 that agreed with an anti-Jewish post. Mr. Musk has faced […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/technology/2023/11/30/560609/elon-musk-curses-out-advertisers-who-left-x-over-antisemitic-content/

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Chinese health authorities have not detected any unusual or novel pathogens and provided the requested data on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. The WHO had asked China for more information on Wednesday after groups including the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) reported clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children in north China. As per the […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/health/2023/11/24/559532/china-says-no-unusual-pathogens-found-after-who-queries-respiratory-outbreaks/

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MANILA – The conflict in military-ruled Myanmar has been a difficult issue for the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN to address, with little progress made towards a resolution and intensifying fighting, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos said. Speaking at a forum in Hawaii streamed live in the Philippines on Monday, Marcos said there was commitment from the Association of […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2023/11/20/558522/philippines-marcos-says-myanmar-a-difficult-problem-for-asean/

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SYDNEY – The Australian government said on Monday a cyber incident that forced one of its largest ports operators to suspend operations could be resolved within days and that the company was making “good progress” to bring activities back online. “The company’s advice … was that this would be a case of days, not weeks. […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2023/11/13/557126/australia-ports-operator-could-be-online-within-days-after-cyber-incident/

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MANILA – Philippine inflation proved stubborn after it unexpectedly quickened for the first time in seven months in August, due largely to an uptick in food and transport costs, keeping the pressure on the central bank to maintain its hawkish stance. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.3% year-on-year in August, above the 4.7% forecast […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/breaking-news/2023/09/05/543634/philippines-inflation-unexpectedly-quickens-to-5-3-in-august/

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In 2021, bank fraud losses in the Philippines reached a staggering $17 million, and credit card fraud surged by 21% since the start of the pandemic. A concerning report projects that cybercrimes might result in a massive $10.5 trillion loss worldwide each year by 2025. Additionally, crypto-related hacks and frauds further compromise trust, with a […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/spotlight/2023/08/03/537609/octafxs-guide-to-safe-trading/

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Chinese proposals could be used as the basis of a peace settlement in Ukraine, but that the West and Kyiv were not yet ready. In a joint statement at the end of Mr. Xi’s state visit to Moscow, the two men cautioned against any steps that might push the Ukraine conflict into an “uncontrollable phase”, adding […]

https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2023/03/22/512109/putin-says-chinese-proposal-could-be-basis-for-peace-in-ukraine/

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