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Manila: A vibrant show of the enduring Spanish influence on Philippine culture and the Filipinos’ deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary took center stage at the recently held Fiesta Hispano-Filipino in Intramuros. The event, a culminating part of the month-long Fiesta de Intramuros that honors the walled city’s patroness, Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, highlighted the intricate and centuries-old bond between Spain and the Philippines. Guests were treated to nostalgic performances of Filipino folk songs like ‘Leron Leron Sinta’ and ‘Kalesa,’ celebrating the Philippines’ cultural legacy, as well as renditions of iconic Spanish songs such as ‘Hasta

Tagaytay: The role of state media organizations in combating fake news is among the keys to address disinformation in the age of social media and artificial intelligence. University of the Philippines professor Rachel Khan pointed this out Saturday during the National Information Summit here, adding that artificial intelligence (AI) is not reliable. While artificial intelligence can be an effective tool to make things work easier for communicators, Khan said it should be used with caution as human intelligence still prevails. ‘I am happy that PCO (Presidential Communication Office) is doing this. You’re looking at people using this information, recognizing the

MIRI, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed for the Miri Airport to be further expanded following the increased number of passengers using it. He said the growth rate of the number of airport users had increased by almost 90 per cent compared to last year and this justified the need for the infrastructure to be further enhanced. “I agree to give attention to and also get information from Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the Finance Ministry. Tonight, it is only right that I announce that we have approved the expansion of the Miri Airport,’ he said. Speaking at

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented special financial assistance to 18 individuals in need. Anwar said his political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, presented the contribution on his behalf yesterday. “May the contribution ease their burden and may Allah SWT ease all affairs. “My friends in the MADANI Government and I will continue to strive to assist every Malaysian who is in need, Insya-Allah,’ he posted on Facebook today. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is currently investigating claims made via the Pusat Kajian Ajaran Sesat (PUKAS) Facebook account regarding the existence of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) quarantine centres at various locations, both domestically and abroad. In a media statement today, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said these quarantine centres are believed to be used for indoctrination and to subject problematic members to mental abuse. PUKAS, a centre that researches deviationist teachings, alleged that these quarantine methods are believed to originate from practices introduced by the founder of Al-Arqam and Rufaqa, Abuya Ashaari, where