In the midst of controversies surrounding the Philippine Charity and Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for giving sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to several Catholic bishops, Filipinos continue to flock toward lotto stations and place their bets in hopes of landing the jackpot. According to a report Wednesday on GMA News TV’s “State of the Nation,” the Grand Lotto top prize is worth at least P30 million. This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews. …
A Palawan-based teacher is facing possible dismissal after allegedly making a student walk on his knees and kiss the ground, supposedly as a punishment for hitting the teacher during a class activity. Blind-folded in a Youtube video that aired on GMA News’ “24 Oras” newscast Wednesday, the student is reported to be fourth-year high school at Roxas National Comprehensive High School in Roxas, Palawan. This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews. …
A Palawan-based teacher is facing possible dismissal after allegedly making a student walk on his knees and kiss the ground, supposedly as a punishment for hitting the teacher during a class activity. Blind-folded in a Youtube video that aired on GMA News’ “24 Oras” newscast Wednesday, the student is reported to be fourth-year high school at Roxas National Comprehensive High School in Roxas, Palawan. This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews. …
The Department of Education in Region III has suspended classes for Tuesday in some schools in Central Luzon, reported GMA News’ late-night newscast “Saksi.” This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV All elementary and high school classes in Angeles City, Pampanga, have been suspended, according to the newscast. Classes are also cancelled in Longos Elementary School, Zamora Elementary School, Saluysoy Central School, and Bancal Elementary School in Meycauayan City, Bulacan. …
Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will have to temporarily wear a neck brace after she was rushed to the hospital Thursday due to a pinched nerve, according to an update on News TV Live. Doctors at St. Luke’s Medical Center, where Arroyo was confined, said the she may have to undergo two more days of treatment at the hospital. This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews. …
By Alexander VillafaniaMAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA – IBM has been harking its Smart City campaign, which revolves around government administrations having to manage their cities with technologies that increases efficiency and delivery of service.In IBM’s idealized smart city, key government services are all capable of responding quickly to the needs of the citizens. For instance, the city-wide security systems such as security videos can detect dangerous situations and respond to law enforcement. …
Malaysian authorities are eyeing blocking at least 10 websites that it said allow the illegal download of movies and videos.
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By Alexander Villafania, loQal.phMAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA – Filipinos are among the most active viewers of videos on the Internet, according to a study by research company Nielsen. .Nielsen’s report, “How We Watch – The Global State of Video Consumption, surveyed 27,665 respondents worldwide last yeat.The report indicates indices, which means respondents are based as target groups over population. The index is set at 100, higher index means they are most likely than the population while lower index means they are less likely than the population. …
