Bitcoin’s post-election surge has lost its footing, dragging the benchmark cryptocurrency below $90,000 on Tuesday—its lowest level since 18 November. Over the course of the day, bitcoin fell by as much as 7.5 per cent before recouping some losses, ultimately trading around $86,481 by lunchtime in
National Extension College (NEC) is pleased to announce its second Virtual Open Day, following the success of its first-ever online event in October 2024. This free event will take place on Thursday 13th March 2025 from 1.00-2.00pm and is open to students of all ages,
Apple’s decision to withdraw its most robust security feature for British users has ignited fresh debate about data privacy and government surveillance.Late last week, the tech giant announced it would be removing the opt-in Advanced Data Protection (ADP) from iCloud in the UK, rather than
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy John Victor D. Ordoñez and Adrian H. Halili, ReportersCHINESE state media on Wednesday urged Manila to withdraw Washington’s mid-range Typhon missile system to keep the peace in the region amid rising tensions in the waterway.“The region needs peace and prosperity, not intermediate
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES maintained its “partly free” status for the second consecutive year in the 2025 Freedom in the World report by US-based Freedom House, as inequalities in its justice system remain.The Philippines registered a score of 58 out
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL PABALATEBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio and Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporters MORE than four in 10 Filipinos are not satisfied with the performance and leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., a recent WR Numero Research poll
Some residents have displayed signs protesting the presence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa, July 13, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 98 Chinese nationals working in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) last Feb.
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE LARGEST chunk of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) P60-billion excess funds remitted to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) went to health and social service programs, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. This comes after the second round of oral arguments,
The British LGBT Awards has revealed its 2025 shortlist, putting a spotlight on the most influential business leaders and organisations that continue to champion inclusion and diversity across the UK and beyond.Scheduled for Friday 20 June 2025—during Pride Month—the ceremony in London will honour individuals
ERWIN T. TULFO — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESACT-CIS Rep. Erwin T. Tulfo is facing another disqualification complaint over his libel case, his citizenship, and for the violation of the political dynasty provision of the 1987 Constitution.In a pleading filed before the Commission on Elections
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANA FEBRUARY commissioned survey for the party-list congressional race by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed that party-list groups Pagtibayin at Palaguin and Pangkabuhayang Pilipino (4Ps), Duterte Youth, FPJ Panday Bayanihan, and ACT-CIS emerged as the most preferred groups of Filipino voters.Party-list 4Ps
Ilocos Norte gets P3.5-M grant — EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN THE PHILIPPINES FACEBOOK PAGETHE EMBASSY of Japan in Manila on Wednesday said that it has issued a grant worth P3.5 million ($60,711) to Ilocos Norte province for its disaster relief efforts.In a statement, Tokyo said