Jay Hilotin

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'Conversion' from iPhone 12 to iPhone 17 goes viral

Step-by-step video guide on iPhone 17 replica of an older iPhone sparks debate

ExxonMobil's EV battery revolution: What we know so far

Oil major pivoting from fossil fuels to power the electric vehicle era

Exxon Mobil has been reportedly fine-tuning its lithium strategy. The US oil major now plans to produce enough lithium to supply around 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) “by the first half of the 2030s.”

Philippine peso holds steady: Big surge or slide next?

Asian currency shows signs of strengthening in 2025: Know the key factors

The peso was currently at 15.4 to the UAE dirham and at 56.57 against the US dollar. The rates are expected to stay steady in November.

iPhone Air abused: Beaten, hammered, slammed on edges

Beaten, hammered, slammed on table edges: stress tests push ultra-thin phone to its limits

Apple iPhone Air

Philippines: What happens to plunderers

Mega kickbacks: Engineer involved in the ghost projects implicates 2 Senators

Sacked Filipino engineer Henry Alcantara (circled in red) spilled the beans at a Senate showdown on Thursday — admitting, finally, he knew about those fat stacks of cash crammed in boxes, "kickbacks" for his crew and some shady project bosses (still ghosts in the probe) during questioning by Senator Erwin Tulfo. His old sidekick Brice Hernandez ratted him out with pics of the cash (Alcantara's mug right there "supervising" the split) and chat logs linking it to bigwigs — with the money trail going back to both the Senate and the House.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses⁠: AI, launch, price

Glasses retain the iconic Wayfarer look, blending smart tech with a familiar aesthetic

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses⁠: AI, launch, price

Bugatti Brouillard 'hypercar' makes European debut

Brouillard makes debut as a tribute to glorious past and a bold expression of its future

The Bugatti Brouillard captivated guests in The Netherland's foremost Concours d’Elegance, staged within the elegant grounds of the Mariënwaerdt Estate.

Manila: Anti-corruption protests set for Sept. 21

Date marks the 53rd anniversary of former Marcos Sr's declaration of Martial Law

Protesters stage an anti-corruption rally at EDSA Shrine in Quezon City, metro Manila on September 11, 2025, amid the anomalous flood control projects and infrastructure schemes.

A 3-day workweek coming? What you need to know

Large-scale trials of shorter workweeks show benefits, but it's not for everyone

A four-day workweek has been tried by certain companies in the UK. For example, the UK's Atom Bank has adopted a four-day work week for its 430 employees, reducing weekly hour requirements from 37.5 hours to 34, and the extra day off is voluntary. Other firms have done such experiments in regional offices or departments, but Atom's move is across the board.

New tower: Europe's highest public viewing gallery

London’s planned 1 Undershaft tower set to transform city skyline with green design

London's tallest tower promises highest public viewing gallery in Europe. The city's Planning Applications-Sub Committee has approved proposals for what it says will become the City’s tallest tower.

Marcos Jr's cousin steps down as House Speaker: Reports

President Marcos Jr said no one will be spared from probe, including relatives and allies

Martin Romualdez, cousin to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has reportedly stepped down as the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Philippine budget insertions: Mother of all scams

Top to bottom: Kickbacks by officials from contractors a common practice, senator admits

Budget insertions open Pandora's Box (clockwise from top left): Senator Joel Villanueva, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, private contractors Sarah Discaya and her husband Pacifico, former government engineers Henry Alcantara and Brice Hernandez, House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Senator Allan Peter Cayetano. Budget insertions refer to "amendments" or "new projects" added to the national budget by members of Congress during the legislative process.

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