TOKYO, Japan — More than half of teenage girls in Japan who use generative artificial intelligence (AI) solicit AI’s advice on personal worries, a recent government survey found, highlighting the technology’s growing role among young women. According to the survey covering AI users conducted by the Cabinet Office’s consumer panel, 52.4 percent of teenage girls
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Bohol tarsiers: Protecting one of nature’s most fragile primates
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Did you know that tarsiers are so shy and sensitive that extreme stress can lead to their death? For this reason, tarsier conservation centers – especially those in Bohol Province – strictly prohibit physical contact with these nocturnal primates, according to Zerrah Lynn Arcayena, a guide at the National Museum of
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Cloudy skies over Luzon, rains for Visayas and Mindanao on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of the Visayas and Mindanao will experience rains while a huge part of Luzon will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Saturday due to easterlies, the state weather bureau said. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather specialist Loriedin de la
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Saturday weather: Easterlies to bring scattered rains across CV
MANILA – The easterlies affecting the Philippines will bring scattered rains to several areas of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Saturday weather will be characterized by cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are forecast over Mindanao, Eastern Visayas,
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Billiards patron Perry Mariano killed in QC attack
Ceferino “Perry” Mariano | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Police are looking into a business rivalry as a possible motive in the murder of sportsman and businessman Ceferino “Perry” Mariano, who was gunned down with his driver along a busy street in Quezon City on Tuesday. At a briefing at Camp Crame on Friday, Brig.
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AFP to ensure safe passage of civilian voyage to Pag-asa
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Friday it would help ensure the safe passage of a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island, providing monitoring and coordination support as the group sails in the West Philippine Sea. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said the
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PBA: Meralco crushes Ginebra, ends losing skid
MANILA, Philippines—Meralco snapped a two-game skid in dominant fashion with a 112-91 blowout of Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bolts not only ended their slump but also halted Ginebra’s five-game winning streak to improve to 6-3. “It’s just about learning our lessons. If we repeat the same thing,
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Daily Gospel, May 2, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for May 2, 2026, which is the Saturday of the Fourth week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, May 1, 2026 Daily Gospel, April 30, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 14, 7-14. Jesus said to his disciples: “If you know me, then you
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PhilHealth highlights ‘Yakap’ for workers on Labor Day
MANILA, Philippines — Various branches of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) across the country highlighted on Labor Day its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap), which aims to assist government and private employees with their health needs. Under the program, enlisted workers may avail of medical consultations, laboratory services, certain medicines, and diagnostic tests from
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Jay Sonza arrested over cyberlibel case
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation on Thursday evening arrested former broadcaster Jay Sonza over charges that he spread fake medical information questioning President Marcos’ fitness to fulfill his official duties. NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed to the Inquirer that Sonza was arrested on the strength of a warrant issued by the Pasay
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