Officially, Carlos Yulo, the Olympic gold medallist who made great pride for the Philippines with his exceptional performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has claimed he would not be liable for taxes on the big prizes, awards, and presents he acquired in the wake of his historic achievements. Based on the clauses of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), this …

Following the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, at least five agents have been assigned modified duty in a dramatic turn of events that has rocked the U.S. Secret Service. One of the most important security errors in recent history, the event happened during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and calls for a thorough probe on the weaknesses …

Once more demonstrating its continuous attempts to arbitrate between Russia and Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has effectively helped Russia and Ukraine to negotiate a prisoner swap in a major diplomatic success. With 115 detainees released by both sides in this most recent deal, UAE mediation has helped more and more people to reclaim their freedom. Proof of UAE’s …

Apple has been under increasing pressure from the European Union (EU) and its Digital Markets Act (DMA), so it has been obliged to change its highly regulated ecosystem recently. Particularly in terms of app selection and customizing, these legislative changes are likely to have a big influence on how EU owners of iPhones engage with their devices. Should you be …

Strong and urgent appeal to China has been sent by the Philippine government, demanding an immediate stop of all provocative and dangerous activities endangering the safety of Philippine vessels and aircraft engaged in lawful operations inside the territory and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This request relates to a recent incident whereby China fired lights from its militarily reclaimed island on …

Thursday night, a volcano in southwest Iceland erupted for the sixth time since December, spewing brilliant crimson lava from a fresh breach on the Reykjanes Peninsula. After a sequence of major earthquakes, the eruption started just after 9 p.m. Within an hour, a fissure spanning 4 kilometers (2.4 miles) surfaced through the Sundhnúkur crater, signifying the most recent occurrence in …

As Malaysia approaches the end of a bilateral trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it is stepping up its attempts to improve economic ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and aggressively seeking a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Part of Malaysia’s larger goal to increase its global trade network and boost its economic impact in one of …

Many people worldwide follow a basic daily gum chewing practice. From simple keeping busy to reducing hunger to refreshing breath, chewing gum is a useful and usually used treat for anything. But in Singapore, a nation noted for its rigorous rules and flawless hygiene, what looks like a harmless practice in other nations could have major repercussions. Strict Chews Gum …

With its digital payments product, Viber Pay, in the Philippines, the globally recognized messaging platform is advancing rather dramatically.This innovative service is ready to revolutionize how people in the country handle financial transactions, as simple, quick, and safe as sending a Viber message. With the Philippines’ active Viter community and growing tendency toward cashless transactions, Rakuten Viber, the platform’s developer, …

Following a major contract breach, Netflix has decided to withhold the prize money from the winner of its South Korean reality competition show, The Influencer, an unprecedented action. The choice follows the name of the winner, well-known YouTuber Oking, who revealed in May long before the show started and the formal announcement was given. Confidentiality Breached: The Leak Costing the …