Day: January 9, 2025
Metaโs Decision to End Fact-Checking Sparks Concerns Ahead of Philippine Elections
Meta Platforms, Inc.โs decision to scrap its fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has alarmed experts. They warned that Meta’s decision could amplify disinformation ahead of the Philippines’ midterm elections in May. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, associate professor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippinesโ Department of Communication Research, believes the decision exacerbates the
Skywatchers Delight: Four Bright Planets, Meteor Showers, and More
Skywatchers are in for a treat this January, with celestial events lighting up the evening sky. It is a rare opportunity to view four bright planets simultaneously to meteor showers and planetary conjunctions this month, an exciting lineup for observers. Key Skywatching Events in January January 3: Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks The year kicks off
Elon Musk is Building a New World Order Beyond Governments
Elon Musk, the tech mogul and the worldโs richest man, is crafting a strategy to place himself above nation-states, potentially reshaping a new world order in his own image. Political analyst0 Elad Nehorai said Muskโs growing influence is part of a broader ambition to erode governmental authority and establish a corporate-centric world where he holds
Driving Employability: How Tech-Voc Education is Transforming the Philippines
The Philippine government has taken significant steps to bridge the gap between education and employment, placing a spotlight on the technical-vocational (tech-voc) track in senior high schools. Promoting TESDA certifications and launching parallel initiatives, the country is addressing a persistent mismatch between studentsโ skills and labor market demands. While progress is evident, more efforts are
Trump Eyes Sweeping Tariff Strategy, Weighs Declaring National Economic Emergency
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering invoking a national economic emergency to justify an expansive tariff regime targeting both allies and adversaries. According to CNN report, sources familiar with internal discussions, the strategy could redefine global trade dynamics during Trumpโs second term, marking a dramatic pivot in U.S. economic policy. At the heart of the
