OpenAI overtakes SpaceX as world’s most valuable start-up at $500B
OpenAI has surpassed Elon Musk’s SpaceX to become the world’s most valuable start-up, following a secondary share sale at a whopping $500 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg.
Month: October 2025
Ayala to retire its Honda dealership biz by end-2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Ayala group’s mobility solutions unit will soon let go of its Honda dealership business after more than three decades. The group cited the need to focus on key growth areas, including electric vehicles. Ayala Corp. on Thursday disclosed that ACMobility, through Iconic Dealership Inc., would turn over its Honda dealership operations to
‘The Crown’s guide to understanding royal image shifts
The Crown, a popular Netflix series, gives an intriguing look into the life of the British royal family. The show delves into how the royals have been perceived by the public over the years.
Yemen`s Houthi rebels claim missile attack on Dutch-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden
The attack on Monday on the Minervagracht was the most serious assault in months by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Gulf of Aden, which is some distance from the Red Sea where they have sunk four vessels since November 2023.
BSP ensures cash supply in Masbate after ‘Ompong’ onslaught
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it has been meeting the cash requirements of banks operating in Masbate, after the province was battered by Severe Tropical Storm Ompong. In a statement on Thursday, the central bank said its Legazpi branch has been coordinating with local financial institutions to ensure the availability of
Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar in wake of Israel`s strike
The text of the order, available Wednesday on the White House`s website but dated Monday, appears to be another measure by Trump to assure the Qataris following Israel`s surprise attack on the country targeting Hamas leaders as they weighed accepting a ceasefire with Israel over the war in the Gaza Strip.
Character.AI removes Disney characters following cease-and-desist letter
AI start-up Character.AI has removed Disney characters from its platform following a cease-and-desist letter from Walt Disney.
GSIS opens emergency loan program to Cebu members hit by quake
MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said it would provide emergency loans to members and pensioners in Cebu, after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the province this week, damaging buildings and disrupting daily life. The GSIS Emergency Loan Program will be opened to qualified members and pensioners residing or working in Cebu, the
Dhanush’s ‘Idli Kadai’: Makers issue piracy warning
The production house behind Dhanush’s latest film, Idli Kadai, has issued a stern warning against piracy after its release on Wednesday.
‘Breaking Bad’ moments that embody the hustle of American life
Breaking Bad, the iconic television series, has given some unforgettable moments that perfectly capture the American spirit.