Author: Vidya Saras
THE NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board on Tuesday approved two projects worth P63.2 billion, as well as the release of an executive order (EO) that will implement the tariff commitments under the Philippines-South Korea free trade deal. The EO will cover Manila’s tariff commitments under the Philippines-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which was sealed in September last year, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said in a statement. South Korea is the Philippines’ third-largest import source, accounting for $989.72 million or 8.3% of Philippine imports in October this year, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported earlier this month. Seoul…
As Bitcoin continues to mature, one of the most telling indicators of its longevity and integration into the broader financial ecosystem is the rapid growth of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These products—offering mainstream, regulated exposure to Bitcoin—have garnered substantial inflows from both institutional and retail investors since their inception. According to data aggregated by Bitcoin Magazine Pro’s Cumulative Bitcoin ETF Flows Chart, Bitcoin ETFs have already accumulated more than 936,830 BTC, raising the question: Will these holdings surpass 1 million BTC before 2025?The #Bitcoin ETFs have already accumulated 936,830 #BTC! 🏦Will this surpass 1,000,000 BTC before 2025? 🪙 Let me…
Netflix/ Film4/ A24/ BBC(Credit: Netflix/ FIlm4/ A24/ BBC)From Queer to Baby Reindeer and Will & Harper, LGBTQ representation took a step forward as film and TV showed more varied and authentic characters than ever before.Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, Queer, takes us to the dream-like streets of 1950s Mexico City, where we meet Lee (Daniel Craig) – a US expat who spends most of his time downing tequila shots, smoking, and (mostly unsuccessfully) pursuing young men. As Lee self-medicates with alcohol and opiates, he becomes infatuated with Allerton (Drew Starkey), a handsome former US navy serviceman who he meets by chance.…
Toothpaste has been a passion of mine ever since I learned teeth can be remineralized. I used to always make my own, but there are so many good options out there now. However, there are plenty of brands that claim to be natural yet have sketchy ingredients. Here are some of the best natural toothpaste brands that are non-toxic and beneficial to your teeth. What’s Wrong With Conventional Toothpaste? Conventional toothpaste on Amazon or at the local big box store has questionable ingredients. Some are toxic, and others prevent teeth from remineralizing. Many are also too abrasive, leading to a…
In this Designer Spotlight, we introduce Aurora Defiori, a Milan-based digital designer whose minimalist and immersive style has made her a sought-after talent in the world of branding and digital experiences. Aurora shares her insights into her design philosophy and walks us through some of her most impactful projects. Meet Aurora Defiori, a designer dedicated to creating “quiet” yet powerful digital spaces. Her mission is to bring clarity and order to brand communications, crafting interfaces that communicate with elegance and restraint. Known for her refined, minimalist approach, Aurora’s work resonates with users through simplicity and intentionality. By blending clean lines,…
A relic galaxy has been uncovered from the early universe, revealing new clues about what our own galaxy, the Milky Way, may have looked like billions of years ago.In new images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the galaxy appears as a long, warped arc teaming with star clusters that resemble a swarm of lightning bugs on a warm summer night. The dazzling appearance has earned this cosmic structure the nickname “Firefly Sparkle Galaxy.”Using computer modeling, researchers “weighed” the galaxy, showing that it has a mass similar to what the Milky Way’s mass might have been at the same stage…
Ashy and Chris analyse round two of the Champion Cup with special guest Tommy Freeman.
As head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defence troops, Igor Kirillov – who has died in an explosion in Moscow – was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.Ukraine’s SBU security service said it was behind the blast which it described as a special operation against a legitimate target.Kirillov and an aide were killed by explosives planted in an electric scooter, according to Russian officials, which was blown up as he left the building he lived in on Ryazansky Prospekt in south-eastern Moscow.He had become notorious for outlandish briefings at…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A top Russian general accused of using chemical weapons in the invasion of Ukraine has died after a bomb went off at the entrance to his home in Moscow early on Tuesday, investigators said, killing him and his assistant.Russia’s Investigative Committee, a major crimes unit, said Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of the military’s nuclear, chemical and biological defence forces, had died in an explosion caused by a bomb placed on a scooter.Kirillov is the most prominent military officer to be…
In one particularly testy exchange on a conspiracy theories subreddit, two hair stylists clashed over Mangione’s eyebrows.“I was a hairstylist for 20 years back in the day, no one’s eyebrows grow that fast in three days,” one user wrote. “It was on the state board test. Hair on your head grows a quarter of an inch a month. Hair on your brows grows slower.”“I’m also a hair stylist and I work with models,” another user responded. “Different lighting and different facial expressions cause different shadows in photos. This man is trying to start a revolution. Don’t make a conspiracy out…