DeepSeek shows Silicon Valley’s huge blind spot on AI

By Parmy Olson
LAST YEAR, the chief executive officer of a leading AI firm was asked at a private Silicon Valley dinner about how his company differentiated...

Hacking in a time of COVID-19

By Ann Catherine L. Co
More than two months ago, the Philippines was placed under a nationwide lockdown. Overnight, everything became digital. The traditional classroom set-up became virtual classes, while boardroom meetings, as well as informal gatherings, shifted to video conferencing meetings. Online apps for buying and selling are also utilized, and going cashless has become the preferred mode of payment.

EDC to obtain P11.5-billion loan facility

ENERGY Development Corp. (EDC) has secured on Thursday approval from its board of directors to obtain three-year loan facilities with various local banks for a total amount of P11.5 billion, the Lopez-led company told the stock exchange on Thursday.

Clean energy investments need to triple by 2030 to curb climate change — IEA

LONDON — Investment in renewable energy needs to triple by the end of the decade if the world hopes to effectively fight climate change and keep volatile energy markets under control, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

Stocks may drop further amid lack of catalysts

LOCAL SHARES may slump in the remainder of the week on the lack of positive leads.

Keep calm and bake on

Staying at home for the past months has brought out the inner baker in many people. Even before the pandemic, baking served as a therapeutic way of managing fears and anxieties. And it isn’t just about enjoying something warm and delicious. Baking involves all the senses and requires one’s full attention, forcing the baker to focus on the recipe and mute their inner dialogues. It gives people a semblance of control.

Next steps

By Marvin Tort
When are we going to end the public health emergency declared previously because of the COVID-19 pandemic? What are the next steps for the...

DBM to review agencies’ budget use

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) is planning to review the budget execution of government agencies amid the low utilization of funds. Budget Secretary...

Angat expected to breach all-time low by Saturday, water regulator says

WITHOUT significant rainfall flowing to its watershed, Angat Dam is expected to breach the lowest recorded level of 157.57 meters by Saturday according to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

Disney’s most streamed movie has a sequel coming to theaters

WALT DISNEY CO.’S most streamed movie of all time has nothing to do with Star Wars, The Avengers or the singing sisters of Frozen....

Bangladesh isn’t getting its happy ending

By Mihir Sharma
IT MIGHT look like the replacement of Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is a happy ending for a...

MMFF, Mowelfund  to hold more fundraising events for their 50th year

NOW that the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has reached its golden year, its organizer, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), is determined to...