Currently working nonstop to supply energy for over 500,000 impacted by recent Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine,” Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is According to reports as of Thursday, 8:00 a.m., around 535,000 residents of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, Cavite, and Laguna had noteworthy service disruptions. This widespread outage highlights the enormous damage the storm inflicted on infrastructure and the immediate …

Following a furious encounter at the United Nations, China accused Australia of “hypocrisy” and “systemic racism,” so escalating tensions between China and Australia on the international scene. Following a combined statement released on October 22 by Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and twelve other countries denouncing claimed violations of human rights by China in the areas of Xinjiang …

Changi Airport in Singapore, well-known globally for its innovation and efficiency, has totally adopted a passport-free clearing system across all four terminals since September 30, 2023. This biometric-based method marks a sea change in Singapore’s attempts to raise the world-class airport operations. Emphasizing the program’s overall performance, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) found that, as of October 15, roughly …

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a symbolic “BRICS banknote,” which has evolved into a major visual emblem of the continuous debates on a possible unified currency among the BRICS countries, at the summit in Kazan. The banknote was revealed alongside a larger exhibition highlighting the five BRICS nations’ combined efforts—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to increase economic cooperation and …

Although at first appearance Microsoft Excel might not thrill you, it has been among the most groundbreaking tools available in computing history. Originally a basic number-crunching tool nearly forty years ago, Excel has evolved into a priceless tool used by almost a billion people worldwide. Its development from a black-and- white spreadsheet tool to an AI-powered powerhouse reflects the more …

The parent company of Facebook, Meta, has launched a new initiative to combat a growing issue hurting social media: con artists passing for celebrities trick consumers using their likenesses. On Tuesday, the titan of technology unveiled its most recent project: improved facial recognition software used to spot phony accounts and fake advertising. Frequently featuring well-known celebrities, these scams attract victims …

Tokyo Metro is unique in history and changes local public transit since it is the first subway system in Asia. In 1927 Tokyo inaugurated its first 2.2-kilometer subway line to connect two crowded areas of the city, Ueno and Asakusa. Tokyo was the first Asian city to construct an underground train, following London’s lead and which had established the first …

According to a recent Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) study, this year the average amount of money lost per scam victim in Singapore has reduced noticeably. From about S$5,300 in 2023, victims now average S$3,200 (US$2,400), down from last year; the report noted that scam losses in Singapore dropped by 40 percent. Though the financial impact has dropped, the increasing number …

Many Pixel 6 users now find a major issue with Google’s most recent operating system update, Android 15. Some consumers are now struggling with phones that are absolutely unresponsive, turning their handsets into useless “bricks,” instead of appreciating the new capabilities. Frustrated Pixel owners have swarmed to internet forums, characterizing their cellphones as little more than paperweights following the update, …

Once more making news are China’s strict drug rules, which center on senior executive Jochen Sengpiehl of German automaton Volkswagen. Recently expelled from China after testing positive for drugs upon returning from a trip in Thailand, the chief marketing officer and director of product strategy for China was This event emphasizes China’s zero-tolerance policy on drug usage, which covers not …