Day: October 12, 2025

Quezon city: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will start on Monday the printing of more than 90 million ballots for the Nov. 2, 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). The printing will commence at 1 p.m. at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City, covering both official ballots and accountable forms to be used in the synchronized village and youth elections. According to Philippines News Agency, this marks the first time in the history of the Comelec and the NPO that such a large number of ballots-over 90 million-will be printed. Comelec Chair George Garcia highlighted the unprecedented

Manila: National University Nazareth School (NUNS) drubbed De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ), 77-56, Sunday to stay perfect in the UAAP Season 88 junior basketball tournament at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Sophomore guard David Sabarez finished with 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal as the Bullpups secured their sixth win. The Junior Archers remained winless in five outings. NUNS will eye a sweep of the first round against Ateneo de Manila University at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Oct. 18. According to Philippines News Agency, Bullpups coach Leo Pujante emphasized the importance of consistent preparation,

Brussels: The EU’s European High-Performance Computing Partnership Initiative (Euro HPC) has announced the establishment of six new artificial intelligence (AI) factories in Czechia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Spain. This move aims to enhance the AI infrastructure across Europe and drive innovation through an interconnected network of AI hubs. According to Philippines News Agency, the newly selected AI factories will join 13 previously established sites, forming a comprehensive network designed to support AI development. These factories will serve as single-point services nationwide, providing extensive support to European AI startups, small and medium enterprises, and researchers. The expansion includes an

Tokyo: The internet has officially become the most used source of daily news in Japan, surpassing commercial television for the first time, as revealed by a survey conducted by the Japan Press Research Institute. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey, which included a question about daily news sources added in fiscal 2018, showed that 46.5 percent of respondents chose the internet as their primary news source. This development marks a significant shift in the news consumption habits of the Japanese public, with commercial TV broadcasters, who traditionally held the top position, now trailing slightly behind at 46.1 percent. The

Manila: The Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd NCR) has ordered the suspension of face-to-face (F2F) classes in all public schools across Metro Manila on Oct. 13 and 14. According to Philippines News Agency, the advisory released by DepEd NCR cited the rising number of influenza-like illnesses among students and school personnel, along with the recent series of earthquakes that have affected various parts of the country, as the primary reasons for the two-day suspension. The advisory emphasized the importance of ensuring the continuity of learning while prioritizing the health, safety, and structural security of all public schools.