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Takoyaki store owner Carl Quion (left) admitted that their April Fool’s prank was actually a marketing stunt hatched last year. He added that Ramil Albano (right) who had the name of the store inked on his forehead was an accomplice. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA NETWORK

Marketing stunts need to secure permit – DTI

FOLLOWING the recent online uproar over takoyaki store’s marketing stunt on April Fool’s Day, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminded businesses to...
United States President Joe Biden said the Philippines' alliance with US and Japan will spur “more jobs, more investments” for Filipinos as Tokyo and Washington — two of the world’s major economies — pledge to help fortify Manila’s economic resilience. US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN/INSTAGRAM PHOTO

Japan, US to train Filipino students on semiconductor supply chains

JAPAN and the United States will be helping the Philippines expand its semiconductor industry workforce by granting “world-class training” for students who wish to...
Artificial intelligence can be used by different industries in the Philippines as demonstrated in a workshop organized by the US Agency for International Development. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

USAID partners with NEDA, PCC for AI learning session

FROM converting audio to text, summarizing a hundred-page document, to analyzing huge amounts of data — generative artificial intelligence (AI) can do all of...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says about 92 percent of consumers think that in the next 12 months, inflation will be above 4 percent. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

Bank lending up, domestic liquidity slows in Feb

BANK lending of universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) grew at a faster pace in February this year while domestic liquidity growth slowed. Data released by...

Bong Go champions grassroots sports development at provincial athletic meet held in Cajidiocan, Sibuyan...

Senator Christopher "Bong” Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, attended the Romblon Provincial Athletic Meet 2024 held at Cajidiocan Central Elementary School...

LAPID: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES TO ADDRESS BROWNOUTS

Senator Lito Lapid maintained that the use of renewable energy would address brownouts now being experienced in Negros Occidental, Panay Island, and other areas...
This photo shows sacks of rice stockpiled at the National Food Authority warehouse in Quezon City. FILE PHOTO BY GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE / PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

NFA Council raises ‘palay’ buying price

THE National Food Authority (NFA) Council has increased its procurement price per kilogram of palay in a bid to boost the agency’s buffer stock...
Hotel Sogo’s AI Tech Concept Rooms offer guests an unparalleled experience, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with the warmth of hospitality.

REVOLUTIONIZING HOSPITALITY: Hotel Sogo unveils first-of-its-kind AI Tech Concept Rooms in PH

BOOK your stay now to enjoy and experience the ease and efficiency of the Sogo AI Tech Concept Rooms in selected locations of Hotel...
A total of 1.8 million Filipino workers had no work in February 2024 – the second lowest number since December last year when 1.6 million were jobless. Photo shows job hunters visiting a job fair in Manila. MARK DEMAYO/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Unemployment, underemployment fall in February

MORE Filipinos had jobs in February this year and fewer workers were also underemployed, , the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said yesterday. The Philippines' unemployment...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrives in Washington D.C. on Thursday (Manila Time) to participate in the first Trilateral United States-Japan-Philippines Leaders’ Summit at the White House. RTVM

PH eyes trilateral free trade deal with US, Japan

THE Philippines is “hoping” to have a trilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States and Japan, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said on...