PH1 World tops off first tower of Cavite housing project
PH1 World Developers has completed the structural framework of the first residential tower of Avesta Residences in Imus City, Cavite, marking a construction milestone for a project under the government’s expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) housing program. The topping-off ceremony, held on Tuesday, signified the completion of Tower 1’s structural works less than […]
How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot
Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding. Source link
Agri PPI drops 13% in Q1
THE country’s agriculture producer price index (PPI) posted a faster annual decline in the first quarter (Q1), the Philippine Statistics Authority reported late Tuesday. The PPI tracks price changes in goods and services at the producer level.Agriculture PPI fell 13 percent, steeper than the 2.2-percent drop in Q4 2025, and 2 percent from a year […]
Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say
The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said. Source link
World Bank warns developing countries to embrace AI or be left behind
WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Tuesday called on developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance outcomes, warning that they risked being left behind if they failed to do so. “AI has thrown developing economies a lifeline, and they should seize it,” Indermit Gill, chief economist of the World Bank […]
Disney Theme Parks Report Strong Results, While Comcast’s Universal Parks Dip
Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney’s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter. Source link
‘Ted Lasso’ Draws Fans to Richmond, a Picturesque London Suburb
Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts. Source link
Airport chaos, delays as E.U. debuts biometric border system
The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security. Source link
These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times
U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times. Source link
Elements of illegal gambling | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My brother joined a huddle where, allegedly, a game of cara y cruz was being played. The barangay authorities arrived and dispersed the crowd, but they told both the participants and the spectators that they would file a case for illegal gambling against them. Can they implicate my brother even though he did […]