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The Philippine government is set to restore access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk–backed company xAI, just days after ordering internet providers to block it nationwide. So what happened — and why did regulators reverse course so quickly? What is Grok? Grok is an AI chatbotContinue Reading
Astronomers may have finally solved a long-standing cosmic mystery: how minerals that require extreme heat end up inside comets formed in the coldest reaches of planetary systems. New observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope show that crystalline silicates—minerals forged only at very high temperatures—are created near young stars andContinue Reading
The BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday for allegedly working as a manager at a business establishment without the required permits, police said. The arrest was carried out by joint operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Immigration (BI), and theContinue Reading
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debates—especially about sex—rarely leave the public square. Yet beneath this appearance of moral clarity lies a deep contradiction: we talk endlessly about sex, but we struggle toContinue Reading
Yes. China did issue a public warning—but understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that they would “pay the price” if they continue what Beijing calls the spread of “malicious information” against China. The statement was made by a spokesperson of China’s Ministry of ForeignContinue Reading
Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Scientists have long warned about their potential health risks. Now, a new study suggests their impact may go even further — possibly affecting the health of the next generation. The study shows thatContinue Reading
A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterte—and that it jails suspects even while still investigating. Rating: MISLEADING What’s the issue? Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have circulated claims suggesting that the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have enough witnesses against himContinue Reading
