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Musk risks losing billions as spat with Trump unfolds

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Musk risks losing billions as spat with Trump unfolds

NEW YORK. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, could lose billions of dollars depending on how his ongoing feud with former President Donald Trump unfolds. The dispute threatens to impact several of Musk’s key businesses, including Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, and the social media platform X.

Tesla’s plans for self-driving robotaxis, scheduled for testing in Austin, Texas, could face regulatory hurdles if Trump pressures federal agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency is already investigating Tesla’s self-driving software following accidents, including a fatal pedestrian crash. The Department of Justice is also reportedly probing Tesla’s vehicle safety.

Tesla’s stock price plunged over 14% amid the public spat, although it partially recovered afterward. Analysts warn that the feud could dampen investor enthusiasm, as much of Tesla’s recent value increase hinged on optimism about its robotaxi service.

Another potential blow to Tesla is linked to carbon credit sales. Republican lawmakers have proposed budget changes that could eliminate penalties on gas-powered car makers for failing fuel economy standards. Tesla, which sells carbon credits to automakers needing to offset emissions, could see this revenue stream shrink.

The feud also risks Tesla’s reputation among environmentally conscious consumers, many of whom have boycotted the brand due to Musk’s political associations. Whether Tesla can regain these customers remains uncertain.

SpaceX, Musk’s private rocket company, could lose crucial government contracts amid the conflict. The company provides NASA launches, astronauts’ transport to the International Space Station, and is contracted for a planned lunar mission. Trump has threatened to cut these contracts, which would be a major setback given SpaceX’s reliance on federal funding.

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet arm, could also be affected. The company recently secured deals in countries like Saudi Arabia, India, and Bangladesh, some possibly influenced by Musk’s prior relationship with Trump. India recently approved a key license for Starlink, expanding internet access for millions.

Meanwhile, the social media platform X faces uncertainty with advertisers. Many left following Musk’s controversial management but have started returning. However, if Trump turns against the platform, it could again become a politically risky space for major brands.

Analysts say the ultimate impact depends heavily on Trump’s next moves and the duration of the conflict, with both sides potentially losing significant ground.

Tesla and SpaceX did not respond to requests for comment.

Pope Leo calls for reconciliation, slams nationalist politics

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Pope Leo calls for reconciliation, slams nationalist politics

VATICAN CITY. Pope Leo XIV condemned the growing trend of nationalist political movements worldwide, calling for reconciliation and dialogue in a Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, aligning his message with his vow to make the Catholic Church a beacon of peace.

Leading the service before tens of thousands of faithful, Pope Leo asked the Holy Spirit to “break down barriers and tear down the walls of indifference and hatred.”
“Where there is love, there is no room for prejudice, for ‘security’ zones separating us from our neighbors, for the exclusionary mindset that, tragically, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms,” said Pope Leo, the first American pope, without naming any country or politician.

Pope Leo echoed the words of the late Pope Francis, who in May 2023 said, “We are all connected, yet find ourselves disconnected from one another, anaesthetized by indifference and overwhelmed by solitude.”

The pope also condemned wars, describing them as “plaguing our world,” and prayed for “the gift of peace,” which he hoped would start in people’s hearts and extend to families, societies, and international relations.
“First of all, peace in our hearts, for only a peaceful heart can spread peace in the family, society and international relations,” he said.Pope Leo’s appeal for peace and dialogue has been a constant theme since he was elected pontiff. His first message, “Peace be with you all,” underscored his mission of unity.
He has also called for a “genuine and just peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Senado, kinukulit ng mga eskwelahan sa impeachment trial ni VP Sara

Venus L Peñaflor
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Senado, kinukulit ng mga eskwelahan sa impeachment trial ni VP Sara

MAYNILA. Lalo pang lumakas ang panawagan sa Senado na ituloy na ang impeachment trial laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte matapos makiisa ang Ateneo School of Government (ASoG), De La Salle University, at San Beda University.

Ayon sa pahayag ng ASoG, “We call on the Senate to fulfill its Constitutional duty and to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.” Giit nila, kung hindi dadaan sa paglilitis ay pagpapabaya ito sa tungkulin at malinaw na pagtatangkang pagtakpan ang mga alegasyon laban sa isang public official.

Idinagdag pa ng ASoG, “The impeachment process is a sacred duty enshrined in our Constitution. It is the primary mechanism to ensure that our elected officials would remain faithful to their sworn duty to serve the public with dedication, commitment, and, most importantly, integrity.”

Nitong Biyernes, naglabas din ng pahayag ang mga guro ng De La Salle University na nagsabing ang pagkaantala ay sumisira sa tiwala ng publiko at lumalabag sa Saligang Batas. Kasabay nito, nagpahayag din ng suporta ang mga guro ng San Beda University (SBU) Graduate School of Law, kabilang sina dating Supreme Court Justices Adolf Azcuna at Jose Vitug.

Ayon sa Facebook post ni Graduate School of Law Dean Rev. Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino, “We, professors of the Graduate School of Law of San Beda University, in our individual capacities, respectfully urge the Senate of the Philippines to proceed with the trial of the Vice-President in accordance with Article XI of the Constitution.”

Giit ng mga guro, dapat manguna ang malalaking sangay ng pamahalaan sa mahigpit na pagsunod sa Saligang Batas at kapag na-verify na ang reklamo at inendorso ng hindi bababa sa one-third ng House of Representatives, dapat agad na ituloy ang paglilitis. Wala anila itong legal at constitutional na batayan para ipagpaliban at ang “undue delay” ay nagpapadala ng mensahe na may mga nakatagong layunin.

Nauna nang nanawagan ang 100 faculty members ng UP College of Law at DLSU-Department of Political Science and Development Studies na simulan na agad ang impeachment trial. Ganito rin ang naging panawagan ng Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) Board of Trustees na nagsabing “long-overdue” na ito at ang kawalan ng aksyon ay sumisira sa transparency at integridad ng mga institusyon.

Matatandaang nakatakda sanang simulan ang impeachment trial noong Hunyo 2 ngunit ipinagpaliban ito sa Hunyo 11.

Israel vows to stop Greta Thunberg’s aid boat from reaching Gaza

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israel vows to stop Greta Thunberg’s aid boat from reaching Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel. Israel’s government has vowed to stop an aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other campaigners from reaching the Gaza Strip, saying it will not allow anyone to break its naval blockade on the Palestinian territory.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the blockade is meant to prevent Hamas from importing weapons. “To the antisemitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propagandists, I will say this clearly: You should turn back, because you will not make it to Gaza,” Katz said in a statement.

The boat, the Madleen, is operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and departed Sicily last Sunday. It is carrying 12 activists, including Thunberg, and aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila posted a video Sunday afternoon claiming their tracking and communication devices were being jammed about 160 nautical miles from Gaza. Also on board is Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament of Palestinian descent, who has been barred from entering Israel for her opposition to its policies.

Israel and Egypt have enforced a blockade on Gaza since Hamas took control in 2007. Critics say the blockade collectively punishes Gaza’s roughly 2 million residents. While Israel began allowing some basic aid last month after a nearly three-month total blockade, humanitarian groups warn of famine unless the blockade is fully lifted.

Last month, the Freedom Flotilla’s previous attempt to reach Gaza was foiled when another vessel was attacked by two drones in international waters off Malta, damaging the ship. The group blamed Israel for the attack.

Bentahan at pegrerehistro ng mga kumpiskadong sasakyan sa LTO, iniimbestigahan

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Bentahan at pegrerehistro ng mga kumpiskadong sasakyan sa LTO, iniimbestigahan

MAYNILA. Ipinag-utos ni Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, ang imbestigasyon sa 40 district offices ng ahensya dahil sa mga ulat na sangkot ang mga ito sa ilegal na pagbebenta at pagrerehistro ng mga kumpiskadong sasakyan.

Ayon sa Philippine National Police (PNP), tinaguriang “technical carnapping” ang naturang modus na nagsasangkot ng mga narekober na sasakyan na iligal na naibebenta at nare-rehistro pa.

Sinabi ni Mendoza na maglalabas siya ng show cause orders para pagpaliwanagin ang mga pinuno ng district offices na sangkot sa umano’y anomalya. Inihayag niya na batay sa datos, nangyari ang 15 insidente ng iligal na paglipat ng pagmamay-ari sa CARAGA Region, walo sa Rehiyon 9, tig-apat sa Rehiyon 2 at Rehiyon 11, tig-dalawa sa Rehiyon 1, Rehiyon 3, at Rehiyon 10, at tig-isa sa Rehiyon 4A, Rehiyon 8, at Cordillera Administrative Region.

Sa gitna ng imbestigasyon, natuklasan din ni Mendoza na sangkot ang ilang district offices sa hindi awtorisadong pagproseso ng Cancellation of Transfer of Ownership at Duplication of Certificates of Registration para mapalabas na legal ang mga transaksyon.

“Ipinaalam na namin kay DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon ang modus na ito, at malinaw ang kanyang tagubilin: tukuyin at tiyakin na airtight ang kasong isasampa laban sa mga sangkot,” ani Mendoza.

Dagdag pa niya, hindi nila hahayaang magamit ang LTO sa ganitong uri ng ilegal na aktibidad. Babala pa ni Mendoza, ang mga sangkot ay posibleng maharap sa mga kasong administratibo, kabilang ang dismissal penalties, alinsunod sa Civil Service rules at LTO Memorandum Circular No. MC-91-137, at itinuturing ding paglabag sa LTO Citizen Charter.

Tiniyak ni Mendoza na maglalabas sila ng show cause orders laban sa mga bagong may-ari ng mga sangkot na sasakyan upang papanagutin ang lahat ng responsable.

AI Film Festival celebrates innovative filmmaking in New York

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AI Film Festival celebrates innovative filmmaking in New York

NEW YORK. The third edition of the AI Film Festival, hosted by AI-generated video company Runway, kicked off in New York on Thursday night, highlighting the creative potential of artificial intelligence in modern filmmaking.

The event featured ten short films selected from around 6,000 global submissions, a significant increase from the 300 entries in the festival’s 2023 debut. Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela, speaking to the crowd, reflected on how far the technology has come: “Three years ago, this was such a crazy idea. Today, millions of people are making billions of videos using tools we only dreamed of.”

The top prize went to Jacob Adler’s “Total Pixel Space,” a 9-minute and 28-second film that explores the digital universe of possible images through math and mesmerizing visuals. Second place was awarded to Andrew Salter’s “Jailbird,” which follows a chicken’s unique journey from the farm to a British prison’s rehabilitation program. Ricardo Villavicencio and Edward Saatchi’s “One,” a sci-fi tale about interplanetary travel, claimed third place.

The festival’s 10 finalists will also be screened in Los Angeles and Paris next week. Submissions needed to feature AI-generated video, though they were allowed to blend live-action footage with AI-created elements. Valenzuela explained that the festival’s goal is to encourage experimentation and showcase AI’s evolving capabilities.

Joshua Glick, a professor of film and electronic arts at Bard College, said the festival’s rise reflects the film industry’s push to legitimize and integrate AI into Hollywood productions. While AI has already been used to de-age actors and enhance visual effects in major films, its growth has raised concerns among workers’ unions about job security and fair labor practices.

Vanessa Holtgrewe of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees emphasized the union’s position: “AI must not be used to undermine workers’ rights or livelihoods.” IATSE, along with other unions, continues to negotiate with studios to ensure protections are in place for creative professionals.

Despite the anxieties, Valenzuela remains hopeful. “It’s natural to fear change,” he said. “But it’s important to understand what you can do with it.”

Vegetable sculptures of Trump, Parton, and Papal ‘Cornclave’ steal the show in London

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Vegetable sculptures of Trump, Parton, and Papal ‘Cornclave’ steal the show in London

LONDON. Lifelike vegetable sculptures of former U.S. President Donald Trump, singer Dolly Parton, and a pun-filled papal “Cornclave” took center stage on Saturday at the Lambeth Country Show in London’s Brockwell Park.

The two-day event combines traditional country fair elements such as sheep-shearing and livestock contests with food, music, and its renowned vegetable sculpture competition, famous for its quirky and creative displays.

This year’s competition included timely references to the papal election, with an entry called “Cornclave” featuring cardinals sculpted from corn. Other highlights included a potato-based depiction of Irish rap group Kneecap, “Cauli Parton” in a “9 to Chive” tableau inspired by the famous movie, a vegetable “Mo Salad” homage to Liverpool soccer star Mohamed Salah, and butternut squash recreations of animated characters Wallace and Gromit.

Trump also got the butternut squash treatment, while some entries poked fun at local political issues. In Lambeth, as in other parts of London, local councils have been hosting large concerts and festivals in parks to generate revenue, a move that has irked some residents.

“Wolf Hall” actor Mark Rylance, a vocal critic of these events, was lampooned as “Mark Rylunch,” complete with an apple-carved head and satirical signs labeling him a NIMBY campaigner.

“Every year, this is what we get so excited about, is the vegetable sculptures,” said Maddy Luxon, a regular at the fair. “It’s just so unique and just so witty, and we love the political ones.”

“And the puns,” added Marek Szandrowski, who joined her. “The vegetable puns, definitely.”

37,000 pulis ipapakalat para sa pasukan sa Hunyo 16

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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37,000 pulis ipapakalat para sa pasukan sa Hunyo 16

MAYNILA. Magpapakalat ang Philippine National Police (PNP) ng 37,000 pulis sa buong bansa para tiyakin ang seguridad sa pagbubukas ng School Year 2025–2026 sa Hunyo 16. Ayon sa PNP, 5,000 pulis ang itatalaga sa police assistance desks sa mga paaralan, habang ang iba pa ay magiging mobile at foot patrollers upang magbantay sa paligid ng mga paaralan.

Sa Northern Mindanao, pinaigting din ang seguridad sa mga pampublikong lugar para mapanatili ang kaayusan at maiwasan ang anumang banta sa kaligtasan ng mga estudyante at guro.

Ang school year ay tatagal hanggang Marso 31, 2026, bilang bahagi ng pagbabalik sa dating school calendar bago ang pandemya.

Israel recovers Thai hostage’s body

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israel recovers Thai hostage’s body

TEL AVIV. Israel announced on Saturday that it retrieved the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage abducted during the October 7 Hamas-led attack that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. The military said Pinta’s remains were recovered from the Rafah area in southern Gaza, while the health ministry in Gaza reported that at least 95 people have been killed in the past 24 hours.

Pinta, who had come to Israel for agricultural work, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz and killed early in the conflict, according to Israeli authorities. Thailand’s foreign ministry confirmed that the bodies of two other Thai citizens remain unrecovered. Thais have made up the largest group of foreign hostages taken during the war, many of whom lived near the southern Israeli kibbutzim and towns that were attacked. Forty-six Thai nationals have died in the war, the ministry said.

The army said Pinta was seized by the Mujahideen Brigades, a small militant group that also captured Israeli-American hostages Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai, whose bodies were found on Thursday. On Saturday, Israel’s military said it killed As’ad Aby Sharaiya, the leader of the Mujahideen Brigades, in Gaza City.

Fifty-five hostages remain in Gaza, with Israel stating that more than half of them are already dead. Families of the hostages rallied again Saturday evening in Israel, urging the government to pursue a ceasefire deal to bring everyone home.

Meanwhile, Hamas issued a rare warning about another hostage, Matan Zangauker, saying that Israeli forces had surrounded the area where he is being held and that any harm that came to him during a rescue attempt would be Israel’s responsibility. The military did not immediately respond to this warning.

“The decision to expand the military ground maneuver is at the cost of Matan’s life and the lives of all the hostages,” said Zangauker’s mother, Einav, during the rally in Tel Aviv.

20% discount sa tubig at kuryente para sa seniors, aprubado na!

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20% discount sa tubig at kuryente para sa seniors, aprubado na!

MAYNILA. Aprubado na ang 20% diskwento sa kuryente, tubig at iba pang serbisyo para sa mga senior citizen matapos lumusot sa ikatlo at huling pagbasa ang House Bill 11400.

Sa botong 177 na pabor at walang tumutol, pinalawak ng panukala ang saklaw ng mga benepisyo sa ilalim ng Expanded Senior Citizens Act o Republic Act 7432. Mula sa dating 5%, itinaas sa 15% ang diskwento para sa mga senior citizen na may konsumo ng hindi lalampas sa 200 kilowatt hours ng kuryente at 50 cubic meters ng tubig, basta’t nakapangalan sa kanila ang billing statements.

Pinalawak pa ang 20% diskwento para sa online at offline na pagbili ng gamot, food supplement, bitamina, bayad sa mga health professional, serbisyo ng golf at country club, transport network services at toll fees sa mga skyway at expressway.

Nilinaw rin na hindi dapat saklaw ng number coding o Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program ang mga senior citizen, basta’t naka-pribadong sasakyan sila. Kabilang din sa mga benepisyo ang libreng parking fee para sa mga seniors sa mga commercial at government establishment na may singil sa paradahan.

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