NAMFREL opposes BSKE postponement

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Britain's Newcastle University has faced criticism for awarding a sustainability professorship to Anant Ambani, an oil billionaire's son and the owner of the scandal-hit Vantara wildlife center in India.

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A former choir member himself, Ilokano filmmaker Ryand Angelo Ugalde shares the dilemma of a trans man singer: should he continue hormone replacement therapy or preserve the voice that helps fund his studies?

Company, employment, and security data may have been exposed in a possible data breach involving 48 firms participating in an accreditation program of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the agency reported.

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He laments the injustice suffered by Palestinians, calls for concrete action.

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In an Philippine and Japan-hosted and ASEAN-led joint sail, most Southeast Asian navies were absent. So was China.

OpenAI's AI systems tapped into US government data, prompting a review of model activity and potential impacts, as reported by Bloomberg News.

PRETTY Skin & Lamelin Philippines has welcomed EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa to its growing network of authorized resellers, expanding access to Korean skincare products in the country. The partnership was formalized through a Reseller Agreement signed Aug. 23 between Pharmline Medforce Inc., the official Philippine distributor of Pretty Skin & Lamelin, and EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa, owned by Emmiebeth Yap. The collaboration aims to bring science-backed Korean skincare products closer to Filipino consumers through aesthetic, beauty and wellness establishments that also provide personalized skin care services. As part of the agreement, EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa will gain access to Pretty Skin and Lamelin's portfolio of Korean skincare products, along with product education, training materials, marketing support and regular brand and product updates from Pharmline Medforce. The partnership also emphasizes proper product representation and customer education, with both companies seeking to provide consumers with more informed choices when it comes to skincare and skin wellness. For Pretty Skin & Lamelin Philippines, the agreement with EGY is part of its efforts to build a nationwide network of dermatologists, aesthetic doctors, clinics, beauty and wellness centers, distribution partners and authorized resellers. "We are delighted to welcome Ms. Emmiebeth Yap and EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa into the Pretty Skin & Lamelin family. Every new partnership allows us to reach another community and gives us another opportunity to build greater awareness, education and confidence in skincare," said Catherine R. Andres, CEO of Pretty Skin & Lamelin Philippines. The agreement was signed by Andres on behalf of Pharmline Medforce and Yap as owner of EGY Aesthetic and Medical Spa. The companies said they look forward to bringing Korean skincare products, education and personalized beauty experiences to more Filipino consumers through the new partnership.