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PNP: Failure to label AI-generated police images may prompt legal action
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said failing to disclose that images of police officers were generated by artificial intelligence (AI) may prompt legal action. "While the use of emerging AI technology may involve different circumstances, failing to clearly label or disclose that an image is AI-generated may expose a person
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Olongapo council urged to probe recurring flooding
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Olongapo City Vice Mayor Kaye Ann Legaspi on Monday asked the city council to conduct a legislative inquiry into the city's recurring flooding and drainage problems. In a letter to city council members, Legaspi called for a review of Olongapo's Flood Vulnerability Map and an assessment of communities that are repeatedly
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Mangyan folk seek exemption from Puerto Galera environmental fee
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The indigenous Mangyan Alangan community has asked the municipal government of Puerto Galera to review its P50 Environmental User's Fee (EUF), saying indigenous Mindoro residents should not be treated as tourists and made to pay when visiting another part of the island. The Mangyan group said it supports government efforts
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Sandiganbayan OKs Estrada 4-hour jail leave for knee x-ray
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, which is handling Sen. Jinggoy Estrada's plunder case, on Monday allowed him to leave detention for up to four hours to undergo an X-ray examination of his knee. The move came after the anti-graft court granted Estrada's Aug. 18 "Motion for Leave to Undergo Knee X-ray Procedure at
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Duterte trial: Ex-DepEd SDO Fajarda's appearance moved to Sept. 7
MANILA, Philippines — The presentation of former Department of Education (DepEd) special disbursing officer Edward Fajarda before the Senate Impeachment Court hearing the case of Vice President Sara Duterte has been moved to Sept. 7. His presentation as part of the prosecution's witnesses was supposed to be on Aug. 25, but was suspended after the
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'Near-Super Typhoon' Obet enters PAR – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Obet, which is in the "near-super typhoon" category, entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Obet was first monitored inside the PAR at 1:20 p.m. Pagasa advised the public to monitor its
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PCSO tells lawmaker: We 'overremitted' to PSC following SC ruling
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has "overremitted" to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) following the ruling of the Supreme Court (SC), according to Chairperson Felix Reyes on Monday. The SC, in its ruling in May 2024, granted the petition for mandamus filed by former lawmaker and basketball commissioner Joseller "Yeng" Guiao,
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PNP: Failure to label AI-generated police images may prompt legal action
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said failing to disclose that images of police officers were generated by artificial intelligence (AI) may prompt legal action. "While the use of emerging AI technology may involve different circumstances, failing to clearly label or disclose that an image is AI-generated may expose a person
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Prosecution panel seeks 3 AFP officials over Sara Duterte funds
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Monday has requested to subpoena three officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as part of their witnesses in tackling Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged misuse of Department of Education (DepEd) confidential funds. During the 17th day of Duterte's impeachment trial, lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro
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Acosta expresses trust in Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds
MANILA, Philippine – Vice President Sara Duterte's former special disbursing officer (SDO), Gina Acosta, expressed her full trust in the Vice President's handling of confidential funds (CFs) during Monday's impeachment trial. The sentiment was shared after Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros pointed out that Acosta could be the only person that will face punishment should there be proof
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Dizon: New small dams to protect Benguet strawberry farms from floods
BAGUIO CITY Dam-like detention basins that would collect water falling down the mountains around Benguets La Trinidad Valley may spare the tourist-drawing strawberry farms and a good part of the locality from floods that have steadily worsened for almost a decade because of three weeks of rain, government engineers told Public Works Secretary Vivencio
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Obet maintains strength, stays far from PH landmass
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Obet has maintained its strength and is expected to remain far from the country's landmass, according to the state weather bureau on Monday. In its 5 p.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Obet was last spotted 1,430 kilometers east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon. READ: 'Near-Super
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'Bagong Kongreso' must begin with House's 'moral recovery' – Dy
MANILA, Philippines — The Bagong Kongreso — or the New Congress — should begin with "moral recovery" in the House of Representatives if it wants to be successful, House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III said in a statement on Monday. "I have said this before, and I will continue to say it: A truly
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Stratbase: PH must boost digital infrastructure for Pax Silica
MANILA, Philippines — A think tank urged the Philippine government to accelerate investments in fiber networks, data centers, and other critical digital infrastructure as the country seeks to attract high-value industries under the US-led Pax Silica initiative. In a statement, Stratbase Institute President Victor Andres "Dindo" Manhit said the scale and technological requirements of industries
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Police: Man nabbed for posing as Army member in Las Piñas bar inspection
MANILA, Philippines — A 34-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a member of the Philippine Army during a weapons inspection at a public establishment in Las Piñas City, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Operatives inspected a resto bar along J. Aguilar Avenue in Barangay Pulang Lupa Dos early Monday morning, according to
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Duterte trial: Acosta's 'template answers' are signs of coaching – Chua
MANILA, Philippines — Former Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer (SDO) Gina Acostas repetitive and seemingly templated answers show signs of coaching, public prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua said Monday. In a press briefing after the 17th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's trial before the Senate Impeachment Court, Chua and
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