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Filipina domestic workers in HK run trails to overcome discrimination

Mary Hui, The New York Times
Posted at May 26 09:26 AM

Trail running has emerged as something of an unlikely equalizer for domestic workers. For at least a few hours, the sweat and camaraderie of the trails blur the lines between employers and maids, and among locals, migrants and expatriates. Read more »

In Asia, Trump finds more than ever he's among friends

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 26 09:15 AM

At a time that Trump is ramping up pressure on China, he has built warm relationships elsewhere in Asia and has recently seen surprise electoral triumphs by key partners. Read more »

Faithful to the end: Loyal dog bids master goodbye

Trisha Mostoles, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 25 05:13 PM

Hundreds of relatives, colleagues and students walked more than six kilometers to bring the remains of Prof. Carmelito Marcelo to his final resting place at the Eternal Peace Memorial Park in Mabalacat City on Saturday morning. Read more »

'Angkas' to customers: Don't book rides during heavy rains

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 04:16 PM

For safety reasons, management of ride-hailing app Angkas said it is discouraging people from booking rides during heavy rainfall. Read more »

Sitting for more than 13 hours a day may sabotage the benefits of exercise

Gretchen Reynolds, The New York Times
Posted at May 25 03:53 PM

Sitting for most of the day could make us resistant to the usual metabolic benefits of exercise, according to a small but worrying new study. Read more »

RESULTS: Over 41,000 pass 2019 Licensure Examination for Teachers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 02:25 PM

Stephanie Apple Piodo of Compostela Valley State College topped the exam for elementary teachers while Honey Gracielle Baclayo of University Of Mindanao-Davao City dominated the exam the secondary exam. Read more »

PDP-Laban to occupy a third of House district seats

Dasha Marice Uy, ABS-CBN Investigative and Research Group
Updated as of May 24 07:12 PM

Administration party members will occupy more than a third of district representative seats at the House of Representatives when the 18th Congress opens in July, putting “controversial bills” in danger of being “railroaded,” a law professor said. Read more »

Pope Francis to bishop critical of Duterte: I am with you

Erik Tenedero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 05:24 PM

Caloocan Bishop Virgilio Pablo David, who has been on the receiving end of the president's attacks, received encouragement from no less than Pope Francis. Read more »

We do: Taiwan's gay newlyweds urge Asia to follow their lead

Amber Wang, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 03:59 PM

Taiwan's decision places the island at the forefront of the gay rights movement in Asia, a continent home to 60 percent of the world's population but where the battle for marriage equality has struggled. Read more »

China's tech 'Long March' could be road to nowhere

Dan Martin, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 03:47 PM

A closer look reveals that while China is adept at assembling foreign technologies into commercially successful products at home, its ability to innovate remains deeply hampered, tech experts said. Read more »

From Sansa Stark, a Dark Phoenix will rise

Jeremy Egner, The New York Times
Posted at May 24 08:57 AM

For "Dark Phoenix" star Sophie Turner, growing up inside an enormously magical and violent phenomenon like "Game of Thrones" is, it left her more or less ready for anything, showbiz-wise. Read more »

Breakup isn't the answer, Facebook's Zuckerberg says

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 08:43 AM

Zuckerberg's co-founder's defense of the leading social network came as it reported it recently disabled billions of bogus accounts set up by "bad actors" and that five percent of active accounts are likely fakes. Read more »

Shattered Marawi city becoming a tool for jihadist recruitment

Ron Lopez, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 03:49 AM

Two years after the Philippine city of Marawi was overrun by jihadists it remains in ruins, with experts warning that stalled reconstruction efforts are bolstering the appeal of extremist groups in the volatile region. Read more »

Sara Duterte asserts power in baring Alan Cayetano's 'veiled threat' - analysts

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 23 11:29 PM

Since last year, Taguig Representative-elect Alan Cayetano has been mentioning his intention to become Speaker of the House of Representatives. Read more »

Science and Technology chief still highest paid Cabinet secretary

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 08:06 PM

Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato Dela Pena remained the highest paid Cabinet official, based on the latest Report on Salaries and Allowances (ROSA) for 2018 of the Commission on Audit. Read more »

Shinzo Abe? That’s not his name, says Japan’s foreign minister

Motoko Rich, The New York Times
Updated as of May 23 01:44 PM

The foreign minister’s request comes at a time when the Japanese government is simultaneously nurturing a revival of nationalism and spearheading an effort to draw in more foreigners as the native Japanese population wanes. Read more »

Bong Go to Trillanes: I might summon you over 'Bikoy' videos

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 23 10:18 PM

Senator-elect Christopher "Bong" Go on Thursday hinted he might summon outgoing Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to a legislative inquiry after the latter was implicated in a series of viral videos that linked President Rodrigo Duterte's family to the narcotics trade. Read more »

Google’s Duplex uses AI to mimic humans

Brian X. Chen and Cade Metz, The New York Times
Updated as of May 23 09:19 AM

Duplex, which Google first showed off last year as a technological marvel using AI, is still largely operated by humans.  Read more »

Rats are taking over New York City

Winnie Hu, The New York Times
Posted at May 23 09:07 AM

New York has always been forced to coexist with the four-legged vermin, but the infestation has expanded exponentially in recent years, spreading to just about every corner of the city. Read more »

Duterte's PDP-Laban bets dominate gubernatorial posts

Dasha Marice Uy, ABS-CBN Investigative & Research Group
Updated as of May 23 05:36 AM

Administration party candidates are set to occupy more than half of all gubernatorial seats, or 41 out of the 81 seats across the country, based on the Certificates of Canvass of the May 13, 2019 midterm elections from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).    Read more »