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36 Pass October 2026 Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Exam
The PRC reports 36 passes among 42 examinees. Online registration for credentials begins November 12; the oath-taking schedule is pending.
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Pru Life UK’s Haidee Plopenio on Career Growth, Preparedness and Teamwork
After 29 years at Pru Life UK, Haidee Plopenio says varied roles, preparedness and collaboration shaped her approach to business continuity.
Read analysis →Filipino Horror Movie Quiz Tests Whether You’d Survive Until Sunrise
Enter familiar Filipino horror scenarios, make choices that shape your chances of survival, and discover your horror movie role.
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Typhoon Rosal Moves Away From Batanes, but Rough Seas and Rain Remain
Rosal is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility Saturday, though rain, damaging gusts and hazardous seas will persist in several regions.
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Filipino Resilience Narrative Faces Pushback as Household Finances Tighten
An Organic Intelligence survey finds many urban Filipinos reject resilience as a default response to hardship, amid thin savings and rising consumer debt.
Read analysis →Wesley So Wins Fourth U.S. Chess Championship After Rapid Playoff
Wesley So beat Fabiano Caruana in a rapid playoff for his fourth U.S. title, while Rachael Li won the women’s championship.
Read analysis →Airbnb’s Checkout Chore Ban Puts Hosts and Guest Expectations at Odds
Airbnb will bar checkout chore lists from November 20, prompting host protests and highlighting how the platform’s growth has reshaped guest expectations.
Read analysis →Eliza Play Revisits the Human Story Behind the Original Chatbot
Tom Holloway’s play *Eliza* revisits Joseph Weizenbaum’s chatbot and asks why people saw understanding in a machine that couldn’t understand them.
Read analysis →MRT-3 Privatization Could Begin by Mid-2027 Under P103.6-Billion Deal
The DOTr plans to bid out MRT-3 this year, with a private concessionaire set to operate and upgrade the line while fares remain government-controlled.
Read analysis →Digital 2027: GenAI Use Expands as Web Traffic Falls
Meltwater and We Are Social report 3.24 billion monthly generative AI users worldwide, alongside a decline in traffic to the top 10,000 web domains.
Read analysis →Meghan Markle Says 2018 Allegations Led Her to Protect Her Children
Meghan says allegations she saw in a 2018 letter shaped her decision to keep her children from her father as police examine recent reports.
Read analysis →GCash Sets IPO Record as Philippines’ October 20 Headlines Span Policy and Sport
GCash raised a record P60.9 billion in its October 20 market debut, alongside developments in government and Alex Eala’s Ningbo Open win.
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Super Typhoon Rosal Strengthens as Northern Philippines Braces for Wind and Heavy Seas
Rosal’s winds have reached 195 km/h, with heavy rain, strong gusts and hazardous seas forecast across parts of the Philippines.
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GCash Parent Mynt Pays Employees P100,000 Bonus After Record IPO
Mynt’s P60.9-billion listing brought a prorated P100,000 bonus to employees, while GCash shares closed their debut at the offer price.
Read analysis →Australia Could Collect More From Mining and Energy Booms, Report Says
Prosper Australia estimates Australia could raise up to $45 billion more annually from resource industries, while noting that international comparisons have limits.
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