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A University of Birmingham study found that school phone bans are not enough to improve students’ health and academic performance. “There is no evidence that restrictive school policies are associated with overall phone and social media use or better mental well-being in adolescents,” the researchers wrote. READ: Playing video games three hours daily boosts mind health Dr. Victoria Goodyear, the study’s lead author, told the BBC that the study isn’t “against” smartphone bans in schools. “What we’re suggesting is that those bans in isolation are not enough to tackle the negative impacts,” she added.  The first-ever study on school phone […]…

Keep on reading: School phone bans alone do not boost well-being, grades, says a UK study

Tech insider 9to5Google reveals Google is allegedly testing its “AI Mode” for its online search engine.  It says the new feature offers a “persistent place to ask more open-ended or exploratory questions and get generated AI Overview-style responses.”  READ: Apple warns not to put wet iPhones in rice The website claims to have seen details of the Google AI Mode in an internal company email, which says:  “Search intelligently research[ing] for you — organizing information into easy-to-digest breakdowns with links to explore content across the web.”  Google gave employees example queries for AI Mode’s target users:  Google AI Mode uses […]…

Keep on reading: Google AI Mode has reportedly started internal testing

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Mench Dizon has become the first Filipina to complete the World Marathon Challenge and the World Marathon Majors. The World Marathon Challenge is one of the most rigorous endurance events in the world.  READ: YGG Play Summit discusses the future of work Contestants run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days; a 7-7-7 combo of physical stamina, mental strength and sheer willpower.  Specifically, Dizon ran back-to-back 42.2-kilometer races in the following locations:  This grueling challenge also put Dizon against extreme weather conditions, jet lag and minimal recovery time. Nevertheless, she crossed the final finish line in […]…

Keep on reading: Mench Dizon is 1st Filipina to complete World Marathon Majors

BUTUAN CITY — Village leaders in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur hailed the completion of a new farm-to-market road (FMR) that will connect their barangays to the province’s market centers, benefiting over 2,800 rubber farmers. The 4.7-km. Bucac-Marcelina FMR, with a budget of P59 million, was officially handed over to barangays San Isidro, Burac and Marcelina on Feb. 7. Implemented by the Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) under the Philippine Rural Development Project, the road will ease travel difficulties and improve market access for villagers. “This completed project symbolizes progress and hope for our village,” said Barangay Captain […]…

Keep on reading: Farm-to-market road to benefit over 2,000 rubber farmers in Bayugan City

DUMAGUETE CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here will undertake “Oplan Baklas” or the taking down of campaign materials placed in non-designated areas on Tuesday, the start of the 90-day campaign period for national candidates. Negros Island Region (NIR) Election Director Lionel Marco Castillano told the Philippine News Agency it is a simultaneous nationwide event where promotional materials of candidates in the May 12 national and local elections will be removed from public places not included in approved areas. “We will be taking down posters and other campaign materials not only of national candidates but also local bets as […]…

Keep on reading: Comelec-Negros Island Region to tear down illegal campaign materials

NEW ORLEANS — There was no on-field celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after this Super Bowl. Only consolation far away from the prying TV cameras. The pop superstar turned up at the big game for the second consecutive year as her boyfriend and the Kansas City Chiefs tried to make history by winning a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy. Instead, Swift found herself booed by a pro-Eagles crowd and then had to endure their countless cheers as Philadelphia rolled to a 40-22 victory at the Superdome. Last year, Swift and Kelce locked lips on the field at Allegiant Stadium […]…

Keep on reading: Taylor Swift: Why she was booed at the Super Bowl?

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City has launched two internship programs geared at providing on-the-job experience for aspiring veterinarians and senior high school (SHS) students. The local government unit disclosed on Monday that it had signed a memorandum of agreement with Quezon City Science High School to implement the program, which allows senior STEM students to “enhance their technical and communication skills, and develop a strong work ethic.” Meanwhile, the other program under the Quezon City Veterinary Department (QCVD) seeks to provide training in clinical practices, animal care and adoption, rabies prevention and control, and spay and neuter procedures. READ: Vax […]…

Keep on reading: QC launches two internship programs to prep aspiring vets, SHS

MANILA, Philippines — It is officially election season for candidates seeking seats in the Senate and those aiming for party-list posts in the House of Representatives, as the campaign period officially starts on Tuesday, February 11. This period, which will end on May 10, will see the official proclamation and full-salvo campaigns of 65 senatorial […]…

Keep on reading: Campaign period for national bets begin

“ALL’S well that ends well” na dayon ba para sa engaged couple nga sila si Andi Eigenmann ug Philmar Alipayo? May labot ba niini ang pagadto sa lolo ug lola ni Andi sa Siargao na sila si Eddie Mesa ug si Rosemarie Gil ug kuyog ang usa pa nila ka apo nga si Ellie Eigenmann Ejercito? Ilo naman god si Andi, mao nga ang mga apohan niini, nga mga ginikanan sa amahan niya nga ang late nga aktor nga si Mark Gil, niadto sa Siargao para mosuporta Niya sa iyang nahiaguman karon ug gikuyog sa mga apohan si Ellie nga […]…

Keep on reading: Andi, Philmar nagkauli ra dayon? Dunay kalabot ba sa lolo, lola ni Andi?

MANILA, Philippines — Impeachment prosecutors at the House of Representatives are expected to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and other financial records to boost the case against her and secure a conviction, once the Senate convenes as a court. The impeachment complaint against the Vice President, signed by 215 lawmakers, accuses her of culpable […]…

Keep on reading: VP’s bank records eyed as House preps for trial