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Radio host shot dead live on air in the Philippines

A radio host was killed while broadcasting live in the Philippines on Sunday, and the murder was also livestreamed on Facebook.

Juan Jumalon, 57, was hosting a morning show on Gold FM 94.7 from his home in Calamba, about 30 miles south of Manila.

The gunmen entered the home/radio station by telling someone inside they had “something important” to announce on air, police sources told the Filipino outlet Cebu Daily News.

Cops said one man then walked into Jumalon’s broadcasting booth, while another stood guard. Juamlon’s show was being simulcast on the station’s Facebook page. The gruesome video shows Jumalon looking toward something off-camera, then two gunshots are heard and Jumalon slumps, bloodied, in his chair.

Jumalon was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead…


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STT GDC Philippines wraps up 1.2MW data center project in Makati City – Web Hosting

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines has successfully concluded the construction of a state-of-the-art 1.2MW data center located in Makati City. This cutting-edge facility, situated on the outskirts of Manila, comprises a capacity for approximately 100 racks and is capable of accommodating loads ranging from 5kW to 12kW. Operations are slated to kick off in November 2023.

As a carrier-neutral hub, STT Makati provides a multitude of connectivity options, affording clients unparalleled flexibility and tailored connectivity solutions. This presents a unique opportunity for businesses to benefit from collocation space within a next-generation, hyperscaler-grade data center at a significantly reduced cost.

Adhering to Tier III standards, the data center employs an…


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Rabiya Mateo, Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Annabelle McDonnell to host The Miss Philippines finals

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Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo, Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez and Miss Charm 2023 first runner-up Annabelle McDonnel. Image: INQUIRER.net/Armin P. Adina

MANILA, Philippines—Some of the most well-loved Filipino beauty queens will come together in an evening of glamour as Miss Universe Philippines winners Rabiya Mateo and Beatrice Luigi Gomez share hosting chores with 2023 Miss Charm first runner-up Annabelle McDonell at the final competition of the inaugural staging of The Miss Philippines Culture and Heritage Celebration.

The contest announced on its social media pages that the three ladies will handle the ceremonies at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Oct. 24. “It will be a glittering…


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FIBA confident of successful World Cup hosting by Philippines

FIBA executive director David Crocker is confident that the Philippines is capable of successfully hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup scheduled to fire off this Friday, August 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Judging from his recent visit in Manila to see the logistical preparations made by the organizing committee under Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Crocker shared how he was left “impressed with the strong support” provided by the different sectors involved.

“I think one of the real strong bases is the whole of government support, the heads of the department meeting regularly to help the SBP, and the organization committed to understand what are the pressure points and where the government (could) help and support, what will make things work,” Crocker said during his…


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Hoax missing boy post uses picture of animal rescue volunteer in Philippines

Posts claiming that a photograph shows a five-year-old boy who has gone missing after leaving home on his bike have been shared in Facebook groups. But these appeals for information are hoaxes. 

Full Fact has seen examples of these posts in community buy and sell groups in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and Lethbridge, Canada.  

The posts both use exactly the same text which says: “Help!!! MISSING Child!! #Gawler

My grandson Josh only 5years old went out on his bike earlier today and he still hasn’t returned.He doesn’t know where he’s going, new surroundings.There is a silver alert activated on him. Please help bump this post so we can get him home safely!! [sic]” 

We have written before about posts shared thousands of times on Facebook which used almost…


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