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Fire hits five-star resort in Boracay

© Provided by GMA News Online Fire in Nami Resort, Boracay, Jan. 31, 2018 A five-star resort in Boracay got burned down on Wednesday night, according to a report on Balitanghali on Thursday. The Bureau of Fire Protection said firemen had difficulty putting out the fire since Nami Resort is on a hill. No one was hurt in the incident. Resorts adjacent to Nami were evacuated for their safety. Damage to property was estimated to reach P20 million.  —KG, GMA News

Kadamay to investigate alleged renting out of Pandi housing units by its members

© Provided by GMA News Online The head of the urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) on Thursday said they will conduct an investigation into the alleged renting out of housing units in Pandi, Bulacan by its members. Gloria Arellano, national chairperson of Kadamay, stated this in an interview on Dobol B sa News TV, according to a report on News To Go. The National Housing Authority said 667 units occupied by Kadamay in the government housing project in Pandi are being rented out. NHA personnel discovered this when they went to the units and found that other families were occupying them. Kadamay meanwhile said that if the allegation is true, it is because the government is not helping them. Under the law, the sale, mortgage, and renting out of units in government housing projects are prohibited. The NHA said those found doing such actions will be blacklisted.  —KG, GMA News

5 police officers arrested for alleged robbery-extortion

© Provided by GMA News Online Philippine National Police logo At least five personnel from the South Police District Special Operations Unit (DSOU-SPD) were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in robberry-extortion incident that transpired inside the DSOU-SPD office. The police personnel were identified as PO3 Simon P. Respicio, PO2 Jimmy Abadines, PO1 Randy Mangubat, PO1 Kervilyn Dugyawe, and PO1 Moli M. Esmail. The operation, which was led by Police Sr. Supt. Joel C. Pernito, was conducted together with DSRU personnel. Based on initial information, the police received information on an ongoing transaction between the arresting officer and one of the relatives of the suspect, identified as Roselyn Genorga, who was allegedly arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 302018 at 9 p.m. in Merville, Pasay City for illegal gambling related charge or a violation of provisions under R.A. 9287. The DSOU operatives allegedly solicited P25,000.00 in exchange for the liberty of Genorga. T...

2,000 days on Mars with the Curiosity rover

By Alan Taylor of The Atlantic | A selfie on Mars, taken by NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, on January 23, 2018, or Sol 1943, using its Mars Hand Lens Imager. Image stitched together from a series of panoramic images; sky artificially extended. © NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS

Kiray, businessman ang bagong boyfriend

Share this: Ni Reggee Bonoan SA presscon ng My Fairy Tail Love Story, nalinawan na sa wakas kung ano ang totoong kaugnayan ni Kiray Celis sa lalaki na palagi niyang kasama noong nakaraang taon at panay pa ang post ng mga litratong nakakakilig at magkarelasyon lang ang nakakagawa, ang model/actor na si Kirst Viray na napapanood din ngayon sa La Luna Sangre bilang isa sa mga alagad na bampira ni Supremo (Richard Gutierrez). Alam ni Kiray na ilang beses namin siyang tinanong kung ano ang relasyon nila ni Kirst dahil naintriga nga kami sa post nilang kuha sa iba’t ibang lugar, at iisa ang sagot niya: “Kaibigan ko lang po siya, Tita Reggee. Hindi kami mag-ano, malabo po.” May nagtanong sa komedyana sa My Fairy Tail Love Story presscon nitong Lunes kung hiwalay na sila ng binata dahil tumigil na nga posts nila at kung may boyfriend na siya. “Non-showbiz po… hindi po si Kirst, pakisulat po at napakasaya ko po, masaya po ako,” sagot ng dalagang bulilit. “Hindi po si Kirst,” dagda...

NDFP consultant arrested

© Edre Olalia National Democratic Front consultant Rafael Baylosis (left) seats beside his lawyer Rachel Pastores during a hearing at the Manila RTC on Friday, August 12, 2016. Edre Olalia A peace consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), Rafael Baylosis, and a companion were arrested on Wednesday. The relatives of Baylosis sought the help of Karapatan, a nongovernment organization that works for the promotion and protection of human rights, upon learning of his arrest. As of 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Karapatan has dispatched a quick reaction team to the CIDG-NCR office in Camp Crame, Quezon City. — Amita Legazpi/BAP, GMA News

Ombudsman Morales won’t suspend deputy over Duterte’s alleged bank records

© GMA News Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, answers questions from the media regarding the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the plunder case filed against former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Tuesday. GMA News Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on Wednesday said she would "not enforce" the 90-day suspension issued by the Office of the President against her deputy, Melchor Arthur Carandang, for his disclosure of the alleged bank records of President Rodrigo Duterte and his family. In a press statement, Morales said the actions against the Overall Deputy Ombudsman forced her to break her silence over an "unconstitutional" disciplinary action. "The recent spate of events poses a great cause for concern. With the institutional significance and national interest involved, the Ombudsman is constrained to now state her position on the matter," Morales said. "The Ombudsman will thus not al...

Palace welcomes US narcotic agency’s support for drug war

© Provided by GMA News Online Malacañang Palace as seen from Bahay Pangarap. Photo: Malacañang Photo Bureau Malacañang on Wednesday said that the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs’ support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs indicates a growing appreciation for the positive impact of the administration's efforts to curb anti-illegal drugs. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement that the administration’s anti-illegal drug efforts were also supported by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, and Japan. He reiterated that the Duterte administration never committed extrajudicial killings. “These efforts are anchored on respect for human rights, cognizant of our obligation to protect our people’s right to life and to live in peace and security. And we wish to reiterate that extrajudicial killings never had - and will never have - a place in the anti-illegal drug campaign,” Roque said. Walsh in a tel...

Palace awaits Carandang's answer despite ombudsman's defiance

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday insisted it will wait for Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang to file his answer on the suspension order issued against him, even as the Office of the Ombudsman vowed not to enforce the order. "The Office of the President has given Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang 10 days to file his answer on the 'Resolution and Order,'" presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement. "It is incumbent upon Mr. Carandang to submit his answer within the required period," he added. "After the lapse of the period provided, the Office of the President shall decide on the matter." © Philstar.com “The Office of the President has given Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang 10 days to file his answer on the ‘Resolution and Order,’” presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement. PPD/Yancy Lim The Palace on Tuesday maintained that its suspension order against Cara...

MRT3 GM offers to resign after getting lashing from Alvarez

© Provided by GMA News Online Rodolfo Garcia and Pantaleon Alvarez Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) General Manager (GM) Rodolfo Garcia on Wednesday offered to step down from his position after getting a lashing from Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on the issues of the mass transport system. At the joint House Committees on Transportation and Public Works and Highways hearing, Alvarez quizzed Garcia on the woes of commuters and patrons of MRT3. Alvarez pointed out that passengers have long been suffering from the results of MRT3 issues, including having to fall in long queues and overcrowding in trains. "Halos araw-araw binabatikos tayo dahil walang nangyayari. Mahigit isang taon na po tayo diyan at wala pa ring nangyayari," he told Garcia. Garcia said they are already looking to augment the present number of MRT3 coaches by using Dalian coaches. But Alvarez stressed that the signalling system of the Dalian coaches was not compatible with the present system, asking Garcia i...

Iloilo vice mayor faces graft raps for favoring wife's firm in P5.36-M construction deal

© Jannielyn Bigtas, GMA News Sandiganbayan thumbnail The vice mayor of Dingle, Iloilo has been formally charged before the Sandiganbayan for allegedly favoring a business entity owned by his wife for several construction projects in the municipality. Based on the case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman, Vice Mayor Rufino Palabrica III will face four counts of violation of Section 3(h) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Records showed that Palabrica, then serving as municipal mayor, "willfully, unlawfully and criminally" intervened in the awarding of a P5.36 million contract which was entered by the local government with Tri-B Marketing from 2007 to 2009. Tri-B is owned by his wife, Theresa Palabrica, but was registered under the name of her dummy Eden Casteneda, according to the Ombudsman. The contract was for the concreting, rip-rapping, widening and construction of the drainage system at Espino Street, and construction of the drainage at Aportadera Street...

Mayon evacuees hit 84k mark

© Philstar.com The provincial government of Albay on Wednesday has received the remaining cash assistance from President Rodrigo Duterte amounting to P50 million. During his visit to Albay Monday, Duterte initially provided P25 million to communities affected by the series of eruptions of the country’s most active volcano. The STAR/KJ ROSALES MANILA, Philippines — More than 84,000 individuals have been evacuated due to the restiveness of Mayon Volcano, the provincial government of Albay said. According to the Provincial Disaster Operation Center, there are 21,987 families or 84,425 persons seeking temporary shelters in 79 evacuation centers located all over the province as of Wednesday afternoon. The provincial government of Albay on Wednesday has received the remaining cash assistance from President Rodrigo Duterte amounting to P50 million. During his visit to Albay Monday, Duterte initially provided P25 million to communities affected by the series of eruptions of the country...

Azarenka given wildcard to Indian Wells

© Provided by AFP "I could not be more thrilled to be returning to the desert this March," said Belarus's Victoria Azarenka, pictured in 2017, after being awarded a wildcard into the BNP Paribas Open Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka has been awarded a wildcard into the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in March, organizers said Wednesday.The Belarusian, who won the prestigious hard court title in the California desert in 2012 and 2016, will return this year after missing the 2017 event following the birth of her son.Azarenka returned from maternity leave in the middle of last year but skipped the US Open after a Los Angeles judge presiding in a custody case over her son Leo ruled she could not leave California until the matter had been settled.She was awarded a wildcard into the Australian Open in January but pulled out, unable to make the trip.The former world number one will be making her 11th appearance at Indian Wells. "I have always loved p...

Martin Nguyen vs Bibiano Fernandes booked for ONE Championship 68 on March 24

© Photo by Dux Carvajal/ONE Championship/Getty Images Photo by Dux Carvajal/ONE Championship/Getty Images 31 January 2018 – Bangkok, Thailand: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the main event for ONE: IRON WILL, set for 24 March at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes of Brazil will defend his title against ONE Featherweight & Lightweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia. Ticket information for ONE: IRON WILL is available at www.onefc.com Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “I am super excited to announce another huge world title bout as reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano Fernandes will face two-division ONE Featherweight & Lightweight World Champion Martin Nguyen at ONE: IRON WILL. It’s a tremendous matchup, and one that the whole world wants to see. I ha...

Former WWE champ Sasha Banks has ‘nothing nice to say’ about Ronda Rousey’s pro wrestling crossover

© Photo by Kathryn Page/Getty Images for BET Photo by Kathryn Page/Getty Images for BET In case you’ve been living under a rock, this past weekend (Sun., Jan. 28, 2018), Ronda Rousey made an appearance at WWE’s “Royal Rumble” event and, shortly thereafter, announced that she had indeed signed a full-time contract with the professional wrestling organization. And while some “Divas” within the WWE organization may be eager to test their mettle against Rousey inside the ring, other’s aren’t as happy with the move. Former WWE women’s champion Sasha Banks is among them, recently chiming in on Rousey’s crossover. And she didn’t sound thrilled ... at all. “My feelings, and sorry to do it to you guys, but you know - I have nothing nice to say so I can’t say anything at all. So that’s it,” declared banks during an appearance on Sirius XM’s Busted Open (via Cageside Seats ). “I have nothing to say about it, nope. I’ve got nothing nice to say, I’m gonna keep at that. You’re not gonna get n...

Wozniacki focused on winning more titles

© Provided by AFP Caroline Wozniacki eyes more titles starting in St Petersburg Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki said on Wednesday that her first Grand Slam triumph has motivated her to win more titles.The world number one plays her first match since beating Simona Halep in the Melbourne final against Russian teenager Anastasia Potapova at the WTA event in Saint Petersburg on Thursday."I have already been the world number one in the past," the 27-year-old Dane, who reclaimed the top ranking from Halep in Australia, said after arriving in Russia."But now I've finally won a Grand Slam title and returned to the world's top position -- it's something really special."It was a combination of many factors, I've come a long way. But the main thing is that I really enjoyed that journey."Wozniacki is the top seed at the Saint Petersburg Ladies Trophy and faces 16-year-old former junior Wimbledon champion Potapova in the last 16...

UFC on FOX 27 medical suspensions: Three fighters get indefinite suspensions

© Photo by Jared C. Tilton /Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Justine Kish was one of three fighters to receive an indefinite medical suspension after UFC on FOX 27. Justine Kish was one of three fighters to receive an indefinite medical suspension after UFC on FOX 27. Photo by Jared C. Tilton /Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Three fighters have been given indefinite medical suspensions as a result of potential injuries sustained during UFC on FOX 27 . The North Carolina Boxing Authority released the event’s finalized medical suspension report Wednesday to MMA Fighting. Undercard fighters Justin Kish (nasal fracture, right knee, left shoulder), Vinc Pinchel (right eye), and Austin Arnett (nasal trauma) will be forced to seek medical clearance before returning to active competition, per North Carolina commission officials. Twelve other athletes also received extended medical suspensions due to potential damage suffered at UFC on FOX 27. The longest of those suspensions w...

Noynoy at Herbert naman ang binibira ni Jay Sonza

Share this: Ni REGGEE BONOAN PAGKATAPOS nina Kris Aquino at Bimby, sina dating Presidente Noynoy Aquino at Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista naman ang bagong binabakbakan ni Jay Sonza sa kanyang bagong Facebook post. “Reax ko ito bilang isang taga-QC: Eh, sa p_tang inang buhay na to Mayor Bistekt, bakit kaming mga mamamayan ng QC ang papasan sa gastusin ng gate ng iyong sinisinta at bayaw na hilaw? Isinangkalan mo pa iyong matagal nang patay na chairman ng barangay sa kapritso mong ‘gated upscale subdivision’. “National road to be run and managed by barangay officials and tanod. Excuse your ass, Mister Bautista, you graduated a course in Philosophy from San Beda College, and you know very well that national road are managed by national authorities and not barangay tanod. “Sa totoo lang Sir, Lalo mo lang sinilaban ang sarili mo sa isyung ito. Hindi na maaaring gaguhin ang Pilipino ngayon! It’s about time that residents of West Triangle Village, Diliman, Quezon City bond th...

Concert tour ni Maja, uumpisahan sa Cebu sa Linggo

Share this: Ni JIMI ESCALA NAKABAKASYON si Maja Salvador sa ASAP dahil bukod sa malapit nang magwakas ang top-rating seryeng niyang Wildflower ay puspusan na rin ang rehearsals niya para sa pagbabalik niya sa concert scene. Sisimulan na niya ang much-awaited na Maja On Stage tour ngayong Linggo, Pebrero 4 sa IEC Convention sa Cebu at sa Pebrero 18 naman ang kasunod sa Big Box East Jurong, Singapore. Pagkagaling sa abroad, iuuwi ni Maja ang kanyang show para sa last leg sa KIA Theater sa Marso 23. Ito ang ikaapat na fourth major concert ni Maja, nauna na ang Maj: The Legal Performer (2014), Majasty (2015) at “Only Maja” (2016). “Eh, forever love ko ‘yon. Forever love ko ‘yong pagsu-show kaya hindi man kami magsama, magkahiwalay man kami ng ilang taon, babalik-balikan ko s’ya,” sabi ng dalaga. Itinaon ang pagbabalik niya sa music scene sa nalalapit namang pagtatapos ng Wildflower. “Sa totoo lang kasi, kung nasubaybayan ninyo ngayon ang Wildflower, hindi lang siya drama la...

McDonald’s is Bringing Back These 2 Popular Menu Items

© Shutterstock McDonalds exterior Back in 2016, McDonald’s rolled out two variations of their best-selling Big Mac burger. Now, the golden arches is bringing back the mini Mac Jr. and the blown-up Grand Mac for a limited time only. To recap, the classic Big Mac boasts two 100 percent beef patties, Big Mac sauce, American cheese, shredded lettuce, onions, pickles, and an extra bottom half of the bun sandwiched in the middle. This iconic sandwich also packs in 540 calories, 28 grams of fat (10 grams saturated fat, 1 gram trans fat), 950 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbs (3 grams fiber, 9 grams sugar), 25 grams of protein. For comparison, we dug into the nutrition of the returning offerings below. Mac Jr. 460 calories, 27 g fat (9 g saturated fat, 1 g trans fat), 830 mg sodium, 36 g carbs (3 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 21 g protein The shrunken sandwich features one 100-percent beef patty, special sauce, American cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles, and omits the middle bun. Grand Ma...

Big dream ni Kris, natupad na

Share this: Ni Nitz Miralles MAY nabasa kaming tanong kay Kris Aquino sa kanyang Instagram post kung pinu-promote na niya pareho ang Ever Bilena at MAC dahil Main Brand Ambassador na nga ĺĺ0 ang huli. Bilang sagot, may sinabi si Kris sa contract signing/presscon niya sa Ever Bilena na pinapayagan siya para gumamit ng ibang to cosmetics basta hindi local brand. Kaya lang, sobrang satisfied si Kris sa Ever Bilena at baka nga after her three-year exclusive contract, mag–renew pa siya. ‘Katuwa si Kris, she loves talking about her endorsements at naniniwala kaming ginagamit talaga niya ang ini-endorse niya. Katunayan, nang maimbita kami sa bahay niya after ng pa-block screening niya ng Siargao, Safeguard soaps ang nasa banyo niya to think na that time, hindi pa siya nagsu-shoot ng TVC. Kaya makakaasa ang Ever Bilena at ang latest endorsement niyang Healthy Family Purified Water na gagamitin ang mga ito ni Kris. Water drinker si Kris at nakakaubos ng five liters a day o mahigit ...

Ruru, iniyakan ang habilin ni Direk Maryo

Share this: Ni NORA CALDERON MANAGER ni Ruru Madrid si Direk Maryo J. delos Reyes, kaya labis-labis ang kanyang kalungkutan nang ang pagkamatay nito ang unang balita paggising niya last Sunday. First impulse niya ang pagpunta sa kinaroroonan ni Direk Maryo, sa Dipolog City, pero may trabaho pa siya sa Sunday Pinasaya at nasabay pa sa grand promotion sa show ng Sherlock, Jr., ang bago at pinagbibidahan niyang serye sa GMA-7. Kaya wala siyang nagawa kundi umiyak na lang sa pakiramdam na nawalan siya ng pangalawang amang masasandalan, lalo na pagdating sa kanyang showbiz career. “Natuwa po ako nang dumating siya sa grand presscon ng Sherlock Jr.,” sabi ni Ruru. “Hindi po naman niya ginagawa dati ‘yon, pero nagpunta siya at kinausap niya si Daddy.” Nagbilin si Direk Maryo J sa daddy ni Ruru na huwag siyang pababayaan lalo na ngayon na may ginagawa siyang show. Ito ang iniiyakan niya nang husto. “Ako po naman, dinalaw ko pa si Direk Maryo sa office niya noong Wednesday (Janua...

Kris, Ayala product 40th brand partner

Share this: Ni REGGEE BONOAN HINDI nagkamali ang Ayala Corporation na may-ari ng Healthy Family Purified Water sa pagkuha kay Kris Aquino bilang brand partner at endorser dahil ang malakas na pag-inom ng tubig araw-araw ay isa pala sa beauty secrets niya. Sa contract signing at presscon ng Healthy Family Purified Water sa Seda Vertis North Hotel, Quezon City nitong Lunes, tinanong si Kris ng online writers at bloggers kung ano ang sekreto ng magandang kutis niya, as in glowing, makinis, at walang pores. “Aside from getting eight hours of sleep every night, I really drink a lot of water as in 500 ml bottle,” sagot ni Kris. “Normally I consume at least 10 bottles a day, but kung working na, umaabot ng 12 to 16 because you have to keep your throat hydrated. I drink room temperature or warm water. “And naaliw lang ako talaga because when they brought the water, they have given me ten days ago, I said, ‘Ay, masarap kasi madulas and I do believe that water really, really give you...

How Your Period Changes In Your 20s, 30s, 40s

Getting your period every month can be a pain (literally). Another month, another week doubled over in pain from cramps, another craving for an abnormal amount of chocolate. And then, suddenly, your period decides to go rogue and switch things up - and that can be downright terrifying. (Pregnant? Cancer? Dying? All of the above!?) But despite what your cursory Google searches might tell you, a shifty cycle likely isn't a sign of any of those things (whew!), it's just that you're getting older (oh...), according to Alyssa Dweck, M.D., a practicing OB/GYN and assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "There's an unspoken rule among doctors that a woman's period tends to change through the decades," she says. "Your cycle is often an indicator of what's going on in your health and in your life, and there are many transitions between your 20s, 30s, and 40s." Your period hinges on hormones (the...

18 Guilt-Free Starbucks Drinks

What's the first thing you think of when you roll out of bed in the morning? If your answer is coffee , you're not alone. While it's tempting to grab an overloaded Frappuccino on the way to the office to get you through the morning, the sweet treat is packed with fat, sugar, and calories and is best left to special occasions. When it comes to your daily brew, trying to be a smidge healthier will do your body good, and Carolyn Brown, registered dietitian for Food Trainers , as well as Keri Glassman, registered dietitian and founder of The Nutritious Life , know exactly which drinks should become your go-tos - and which should get the boot. Before heading to Starbucks, remember these three golden rules: Avoid sweeteners at all costs. Syrups, both real and artificial, skyrocket your drink to meal-like proportions. And with that many chemicals in one sitting, it triggers sweets craving for the rest of the day. Stick to the 60-100 calorie range. Consider it the safe zon...

Jodi at Richard plus Robin, inilampaso ang katapat na show

Share this: Ni Reggee Bonoan MATINDI ang pilot episode ng Sana Dalawa Ang Puso nitong Lunes, trending agad. Kasi naman pala naka-live streaming ang mga taga-ibang bansa na loyalistang supporters ng tambalang JoChard nina Jodi Sta. Maria at Richard Yap. Kuwento ng pinsan namin sa Amerika, nang matapos daw ang Be Careful With My Heart ay naging malungkutin na ang aming Lola Lilia Salonga dahil hindi na napapanood ang JoChard love team na tanging libangan nito kapag naiiwan sa bahay pagpasok sa trabaho ng mga anak. At 88 years old, ngayon lang humanga nang husto si Lola Lilia na noong nandito pa sa Pilipinas ay ni hindi na-hook sa alinmang soap o teleserye. Kaya inabangan nila ang balik-tambalan ng JoChard kasama pa si Robin Padilla sa Sana Dalawa Ang Puso noong Lunes. “Grabe ‘cuz, hahaha ‘di mahintay ni Mama ‘yung S2P IPTV,” kuwento ng pinsan naming si Rowena Salonga, “pinilit niyang panoorin sa TFC TV ang saya-saya niya, tuwang-tuwang mapanood ulit sina Jodi at Richard. La...

Google takes steps to combat fake news 'snippets'

© Provided by Engadget Google announced this week that it is revamping its "snippets" feature , which is the featured description you usually see at the top of search results when you input a question. Recently, the search engine has come under fire for displaying "fake news" as snippets. Now, the company is updating its Search Quality Rater Guidelines to help human raters more accurately flag hoaxes, conspiracy theories and false and/or offensive information. Additionally, it is adjusting its rankings to promote high-quality content and demote low-quality content. © Google The company is also improving the quality of results by displaying more than one snippet. After all, sometimes there isn't one correct answer to a question. "There are often legitimate diverse perspectives offered by publishers, and we want to provide users visibility and access into those perspectives from multiple sources," said Matthew Gray, the lead of the snippets team. ...

Samsung confirms it is making ASIC chips for cryptocurrency mining

© REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at company's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Fresh from toppling Intel as the planet's biggest seller of chipsets , Samsung has confirmed that it has begun manufacturing ASIC chips which are used to mine bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies. "Samsung’s foundry business is currently engaged in the manufacturing of cryptocurrency mining chips. However we are unable to disclose further details regarding our customers," a company spokesperson told TechCrunch. The statement follows reports in Korea media which claimed that the tech giant had made the move in collaboration with an unnamed Chinese distribution partner. Samsung already produces high-capacity memory chips for GPUs , which are conventionally used to handle graphics on computers but are also deployed for mining purposes. The news brings big-name competition to the ASIC space, which is dominated by China's Bitmain and  Canaan Creat...

OnePlus adds iPhone X-style gesture controls in latest Oreo beta

© Provided by The Verge Gesture controls without clear navigation bars aren’t just for the iPhone X. Some Android smartphones let users save screen real estate by using home button gestures, and now OnePlus’ newest Oreo beta build for the OnePlus 5T includes a feature that disables the navigation bar and instead prioritizes gestures. We haven’t had a chance to test this yet, but Reddit user MisterMrMister uploaded a video of the gesture controls in action. You can see that the phone’s navigation bar is missing, but the user is still able to pull up different pages, toggle between windows, and exit apps. MisterMrMister says, “The gesture for going home is pretty smooth and responsive, including going to the recent app overview.” The user continues to note that the back button gesture is a “hit or miss for me right now. Sometimes I seem to ‘miss’ the right area to activate it.” Like we learned with the iPhone X, gestures take time to get used to, although most people seemed to adju...

Rare lunar event: World views of the 'super blue blood moon'

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Dennis at Direk Maryo J, naudlot ang reunion sa ‘TOTGA’

Share this: Ni Nitz Miralles ISA si Dennis Trillo sa Kapuso stars na madalas makatrabaho ni Direk Maryo J. delos Reyes. Ipinost niya sa social media ang poster ng Magdusa Ka, Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak at Biritera, shows niya sa GMA-7 na si Direk Maryo ang director. Kung hindi kami nagkakamali, nagkaroon pa ng international award ang Magdusa Ka. Dapat ay matagal nang nagkatrabaho uli sina Dennis at Direk Maryo, pero ang pilot week lang ng The One That Got Away ang ginawa ni Direk Maryo at ibinigay na ang pagdidirek ng sexy rom-com series kina Mark dela Cruz at Rado Peru. Sabi ng taga-production na tinanong namin, nag-beg off si Direk Maryo dahil may mga aasikasuhin daw siya. Kaya hindi natuloy ang reunion project sana nila ni Dennis. “Salamat sa lahat Direk Maryo, mami-miss ka namin…,” post ni Dennis sa Instagram. Samantala, nagpasalamat si Dennis sa mga sumusubaybay sa TOTGA, sa mataas na ratings at positive feedback. Nakangiti siguro si Dennis habang binabasa ang comments na...

Love out with broken hand

Now the Cavaliers will have to figure out how LeBron James and Isaiah Thomas play together because their other scoring option is out for a while. © (Getty Images) Kevin Love Kevin Love, who left Tuesday's game with an apparent hand injury, is out for six to eight weeks with a broken left hand, according to ESPN. Breaking: Kevin Love has a broken left hand and will be out 6-8 weeks, via @mcten . pic.twitter.com/jiHeQza6sx — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 31, 2018 Love injured his hand when attempting to haul in a pass in the paint during the first half Tuesday. He hit his hand when reaching out for the ball and was in instant pain. He went in for X-rays after the play and did not return. Here's how Kevin Love suffered his hand injury pic.twitter.com/fNopOXJO2P — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) January 31, 2018 The 29-year-old power forward was named to his fifth career All-Star game this year after averaging 18.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game on the season....

Maine, pina-follow na uli si Alden

Share this: Ni NITZ MIRALLES PINA-FOLLOW na uli ni Maine Mendoza si Alden Richards sa Instagram (IG), pero ayaw paniwalaan ng ibang fans — lalo na ang solid fans ni Alden at ng iba rin namang members ng Aldub Nation ang sinabi ni Maine na napindot lang niya ang unfollow button. “No bad blood here. Napindot lang talaga. Sorry na. Happy fiesta,” tweet ni Maine na pinagdiskusyunan pa. Ang katuwiran ng may mga IG account din, hindi madaling proseso ang pag-unfollow sa IG, bukod sa dalawang notification, may warning at tatanungin ka pa kung gusto mo talagang i-unfollow ang name sa IG. Saka, bakit daw inabot ng 12 hours bago i-follow uli ni Maine si Alden sa IG? Nag-iisip tuloy ang iba na napagsabihan si Maine ng bossing ng Tape Inc., kaya pina-follow na niya uli si Alden. Maganda ang suggestion ng isang AlDub fan na kung ayaw na nina Maine at Alden sa love team nila, pag-usapan nila ng maayos kasama ang management nila at sabay na i-announce sa kanilang fans. “Para hindi na k...

Tom Brady: Injured hand 'not quite where I want to be'

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Petron looking for vengeance in PSL

MANILA, Philippines – Expect Petron to march with fire in their eyes when the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix opens on February 17. Head coach Shaq Delos Santos said they would be eyeing no less than a payback after absorbing a bitter loss to F2 Logistics in the best-of-three finals showdown of the import-flavored conference last December. The Blaze Spikers were heavily favored last year. They have three prolific imports in former Most Valuable Player Lindsay Stalzer, Hillary Hurley and libero Yuri Fukuda aside from national team members Mika Reyes, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Rhea Dimaculangan and Frances Molina. They sliced through the eliminations with an 8-1 mark before crushing Generika-Ayala in the quarterfinals and reigning champion Foton in the semifinals to punch a ticket back to the finals. Against a fluid F2 Logistics squad, Petron opened the series with an impressive straight-set victory, putting it in a perfect position to conquer the crown. But fate was not in its side. ...

Luck 'very close' to throwing again

© (Getty Images) Andrew Luck Andrew Luck is reportedly "very close" to throwing again, a big milestone in his recovery from shoulder surgery last year. More than that, it also suggests Luck won't require additional surgery. According to NFL Media , the Colts quarterback is in Los Angeles working with noted passing-mechanics gurus Tom House and Adam Dedeaux. Since being placed on injured reserve in early November Luck has been working on his strength and conditioning. Luck missed all of the 2017 season after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum last January. Although he had been expected to fully recover in time to play in 2017, as the season neared the Colts kept pushing back his return timetable. After having Luck throw a bit during the season, the team opted to place him on IR. A healthy Luck is critical for the Colts' prospects. The team ranked 30th in passing yards last season in his absence, leading to a 4-12 mark. The team has certainly hitched its wagon ...