In its ‘Wonderlust” event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 series (iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max), in addition to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2. In a press release, the tech giant boasted of the more personal and intuitive experience one can have with the …

Senator Robinhood Padilla expressed incredulity during a joint Senate panel hearing as he sought to understand the nuances of the maritime situation in the West Philippine Sea.  While questioning officials from the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Padilla struggled to grasp a fundamental distinction: the nature of civilian and military coast guard forces, particularly …

In recent times, the sprawling metropolis of Jakarta, along with its surrounding cities, has found itself enveloped in a thick and persistent smog.  This environmental crisis has cast a wide net, affecting even Indonesian President Joko Widodo, commonly referred to as Jokowi. He has grappled with a relentless cough for four weeks, a condition some believe may be attributed to …

The alliance between North Korea and Russia is one of the most intriguing alliances to emerge in a world characterized by shifting geopolitical forces. These two nations have formed a surprisingly enduring alliance despite their divergent histories and the aftereffects of US intervention.  The History Behind North Korea and Russia Russia and North Korea have been allies since the end …

The common Filipinos are paying the cost of the plastic waste problem as the Philippines lack the proper infrastructure to process it. Many households are doing their part to lessen the problem, but more needs to be done at the governmental level. Local government units (LGUs) are spending huge amounts of money to manage plastic waste.  Miko Alino, an executive …

Prior to his highly-anticipated concert in the heart of Manila, American singer and songwriter Lauv gave his Filipino fans a delightful surprise by making an unexpected pit stop at one of the Philippines’ most beloved fast-food chains – Jollibee. In a social media post that quickly went viral, Lauv shared his impromptu visit to a Jollibee branch, recounting how a …

Since the military coup in 2021, there has been considerable unrest in Myanmar’s political environment. One of the notable developments is the apparent shift in the junta’s foreign policy stance, whereby it now seeks influence from China, India, and Russia while displaying “little regard” for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). An in-depth analysis of Myanmar’s complex foreign relations …

The distant North Maluku province was devastated by an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 in September 2023, putting Indonesia once more in the crosshairs of Mother Nature. Thankfully, the country avoided severe damage and casualties this time.  The “Pacific Ring of Fire,” an area known for its seismic activity, and Indonesia’s vulnerable position inside it were starkly brought home …

After a nightmare season between injuries and a blackmail affair, Juventus’ French midfielder Paul Pogba’s dreams of bouncing back seem to have been shattered again. The 30-year-old has been provisionally suspended after a shocking detection of elevated levels of testosterone, Italian anti-doping authorities (NADO) told AFP on Monday. On Monday, the 2018 world champion revealed his “desire to play” after …

Malaysia is charting a new fiscal course under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who recently unveiled an ambitious plan to address the country’s fiscal deficit and boost state revenue. In this comprehensive analysis, we delve into the key aspects of Malaysia’s evolving tax landscape. Anwar Ibrahim’s fiscal strategy revolves around broadening the tax base, diversifying tax sources, and …