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Philippines Revamps International Co-Production Fund With Minority and Majority Tracks, Unveiled at Busan Market

Philippines Revamps International Co-Production Fund With Minority and Majority Tracks, Unveiled at Busan Market

The Philippines has revamped its International Co-Production Fund (ICOF) around two tracks, with the amount of cash on offer tied to the size of the Filipino stake in a project. The Film Philippines Office (FPO) unveiled the new framework at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents & Film Market. The Majority Track covers projects […]

Indonesia Proposes ASEAN Journalistic Copyright Consultation Forum to Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation

Indonesia Proposes ASEAN Journalistic Copyright Consultation Forum to Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation

Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas of Indonesia has proposed the establishment of an ASEAN Press Council consultation forum. This initiative aims to align copyright protection for journalistic works with the evolving digital regulatory landscape across Southeast Asian nations. Speaking at the ASEAN Forum on the Protection of Journalistic Works in the Copyright Regime in the Digital Era in Badung District, Bali, Agtas emphasized the need for a shared understanding among ASEAN members regarding the safeguarding of journalistic works. He stressed that while identical legal frameworks are not necessary, agreement on core protection principles, respect for rights, and balancing interests among journalists, media organizations, digital users, and the public is crucial. The proposal seeks to foster a digital environment that upholds rights, supports responsible journalism, and serves the public interest through sustained dialogue and concrete actions. Cross-border cooperation is highlighted as essential for enhanc...

Khan Academy Expands AI Learning Access in the Philippines Through Globe Partnership

Khan Academy Expands AI Learning Access in the Philippines Through Globe Partnership

Khan Academy Philippines, the first international licensee of the global nonprofit Khan Academy, is expanding access to its educational content in the Philippines. This initiative is a collaboration with Globe, a telecommunications company, making Khan Academy available through Globe's Go59 and Go+99 with GoLEARN plans. These plans provide students with free access to lessons via web or mobile app. The content is localized to align with the Department of Education’s curriculum and utilizes innovative technologies to enhance education. Additionally, Khanmigo, an AI-powered tool, is offered free to teachers to assist with lesson planning, rubrics, exit tickets, and differentiation. This partnership aims to support Filipino families and educators by providing quality digital learning resources, especially during National Teachers’ Month.

United Nations Warns of Intensifying El Niño, Projecting Peak in December

United Nations Warns of Intensifying El Niño, Projecting Peak in December

The United Nations has issued a warning that the El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further before reaching its peak in December. According to the World Meteorological Organization's monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update, this naturally occurring event is expected to bring above-average temperatures across much of the globe and alter rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of both drought and floods in various regions. The UN's weather and climate agency indicated that this El Niño could be among the strongest recorded since at least 1950, with its effects exacerbating the impacts of man-made climate change. The Philippines, for instance, is already taking steps to strengthen its use of climate and rice data to assist farmers in making timely decisions regarding planting, irrigation, and drought preparedness as the risks associated with El Niño escalate. The Philippine Rice Research Institute and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration are collaborating ...

Wildfires in Indonesia Threaten Orangutan Populations, Prompting Rescue Efforts Amid El Niño Intensification

Wildfires in Indonesia Threaten Orangutan Populations, Prompting Rescue Efforts Amid El Niño Intensification

Wildfires are extensively sweeping across parts of Indonesia's Borneo island and Sumatra, severely impacting endangered orangutan populations. The intensified El Niño phenomenon has prolonged the dry season, exacerbating the fires and creating dense haze. Rescuers are actively evacuating orangutans found injured, stranded, and surrounded by smoke. One such case involved a female Bornean orangutan named Novita, found clinging to a nearly leafless tree in Central Kalimantan province with burns on her hands and feet. Another, a male orangutan named Sampurna, died shortly after being rescued from a palm oil plantation in West Kalimantan. The Indonesian Forestry Ministry reports that over 270 wild animals in Kalimantan have been rescued, rehabilitated, or guided to safer habitats. Government data indicates that over 202,000 hectares of land burned between January and July, with independent estimates suggesting nearly 896,000 hectares by the end of August. The toxic haze has also caused health crises in neighbor...

Mount Kanlaon Erupts in Philippines, Spewing Ash Plume

Mount Kanlaon Erupts in Philippines, Spewing Ash Plume

Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines, specifically on Negros Island, experienced a moderately explosive eruption yesterday at 12:46 PM local time. The eruption, which lasted approximately two minutes, generated a significant ash plume that rose between 5 to 6 kilometers above the volcano's crater. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported this event and indicated that the ashfall is expected to drift towards the north and northeast. Following the eruption, Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Mount Kanlaon, with Level 5 being the highest on the scale. The Philippines is situated within the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a region known for its high susceptibility to both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Philippine Farmer Embraces Digitalization to Boost Farm Productivity and Market Access

Philippine Farmer Embraces Digitalization to Boost Farm Productivity and Market Access

Edgar Villanueva, a 55-year-old farmer from Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, Philippines, has successfully transitioned from traditional farming methods to embracing digital tools, significantly enhancing his farm's productivity and market reach. Initially hesitant, Villanueva joined the Digital Farmers Program (DFP), an initiative by the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) in partnership with PLDT and Smart. Through this program, he learned to utilize technology for checking market prices, connecting with buyers online, researching farming best practices, and monitoring conditions like weather patterns and soil health. This digital adoption has led to tangible results, with his coconut sales nearly doubling. Villanueva is now planning to acquire another laptop to manage inventory and sales tracking digitally, and his farm has become an accredited Learning Site for Agriculture, where he shares his knowledge with other farmers.

International Criminal Court judges say Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial

International Criminal Court judges say Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial

Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the so-called war on drugs he waged while in office

Zamboanga Sibugay Raids Prompt Call for Enhanced Border Security Systems

Zamboanga Sibugay Raids Prompt Call for Enhanced Border Security Systems

Recent anti-POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) operations in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines, led to the arrest of 244 foreign nationals. These arrests, conducted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI), highlight issues of transnational crime and immigration abuse. Securiport LLC Chief Technology Officer Nate Carpenter emphasized that collecting early and accurate data is crucial for combating such crimes. The operations are part of the BI's enforcement of Executive Order No. 74, series of 2024, which bans POGO operations, and Republic Act No. 12312, the Anti-POGO Act of 2025. The proposed Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS), a P10.74-billion Public-Private Partnership project, aims to upgrade border security by incorporating face, fingerprint, and iris biometrics, pre-travel mobile applications, and automated border control technologies like e-gates and contactless corridors. The foreign nationals are under investigation for alleged immigration violations, including working without ...

Wells Fargo Seeks Mortgage Valuations Associate in Taguig City, Philippines

Wells Fargo Seeks Mortgage Valuations Associate in Taguig City, Philippines

Wells Fargo Seeks Mortgage Valuations Associate in Taguig City, Philippines

ICC says former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial

ICC says former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial

AMSTERDAM, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Judges at the International Criminal Court have found that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, the court said on Thursday.