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China wanted PH to recognize its control over Ayungin, DFA reveals By Rey E. Requejo and Vince Lopez
VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 31• 2 SECTIONS 12 PAGES • P20 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 •
CHINA wanted the Philippines to recognize Beijing’s control of Ayungin Shoal or Second Thomas in the West Philippine Sea, one of many proposals and counterproposals that have led to a stalemate in
Germany to help train Pinoy troops—Marcos President, Chancellor stress peace, development in meet By Charles Dantes, Maricel V. Cruz, and Rey E. Requejo
House panel cancels SMNI franchise right By Maricel V. Cruz and Macon Ramos-Araneta THE House of Representatives’ Committee on Legislative Franchises on Tuesday voted to terminate the broadcasting privilege granted to Swara Sug Media Corp., also known as Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).
Enrile-hosted show on SMNI radio stops too
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ERLIN— Germany will help the Philippines train its troops amid its challenges in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said Tuesday, as he and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscored the importance of advancing peace and development in the Philippines.
“As like-minded partners, promoting the rules-based international order, we extend our commitment beyond our own regions to contributeto the broader global community,” Mr. Marcos said as he was welcomed by Scholz at the Chancellory Next page here.
the vital waterway, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. In a statement, the department said the proposal raised by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in March 2023 “would be deemed a recognition of China's control” over Ayungin Shoal as its Next page territory.
NEWS / A2 Meanwhile, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri issued a 48-hour showcause order to Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for failing to attend the Senate hearings Next page
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PBBM IN BERLIN. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) and President Marcos inspect a military honor guard during a welcome ceremony in front of the Chancellery in Berlin, on March 12. AFP
She went there: Apo Whang-Od ‘touches’ Piolo NEWS / A2
275 workers Microsoft set to train 100k Filipinas on AI, cybersecurity at BuCor poised to lose positions FOR lack of qualifications required by law, at least 275 personnel of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) are at risk of losing their jobs. In a statement, the BuCor said these employees had five years torectify their qualification deficiencies as by obtaining the minimum educational requirement and eligibility as stipulated by the Bureau of Corrections Act Next page of 2013.
TECH giant Microsoft said Tuesday it will train 100,000 Philippine women on artificial intelligence technology and cybersecurity. The programme was announced during a two-day trade mission headed by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Trade Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba said the training could "help to bolster cybersecurity and trust in tech adoption". The joint initiative could help address the Philippines's problem with disinformation, Microsoft official Mary Snapp said.
Sobrang swerte! Lotto bettor won 20 times—Tulfo NEWS / A2
By Maricel V. Cruz
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PhilHealth set to provide free mammograms
TULFO HITS, DETAILS CORRUPTION AT NFA COMELEC VOWS TO PROBE MIRU
The Filipino women will use an online platform to learn how to use Microsoft's AI tools, including ones powered by OpenAI's large language models, to gain workplace skills and to be able to recognise cybersecurity threats.
RAMADAN PRAYERS. Filipino Muslims pray during a midday prayer at the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila on Tuesday, as followers of Islam all over the world celebrate the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Norman Cruz
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will provide a free annual mammogram and ultrasound services for Filipino women starting this July as a priority program of the Marcos administration, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez disclosed. Romualdez made the disclosure as the world celebrates National Women’s Month following a meeting with Next page
Cinderella story for Baguio shoe’s missing partner NEWS / A2