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Super Typhoon Goni, the World’s Strongest Storm This Year, Makes Landfall in the Philippines

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Days after being hit by Typhoon Molave, the Philippines braced itself as another storm, Super Typhoon Goni, made landfall on Saturday. Goni is a Category Five storm and is the strongest to make landfall this year so far. Read more.

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Bones of Extinct Giant Cloud Rats Found in Philippine Cave

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Alongside the tiny humans that once inhabited the Philippines lived several hitherto unknown species of giant rats, according to a new study published today in the Journal of Mammalogy. The research broadens our understanding of the twig on the tree of life constituted by these giant cloud rats, showing the rodents… Read more.

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Immersive Tech Brings The Tokyo Olympics To Life At Home

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Three days in and we’ve already bore witness to several historic moments, from the Philippines winning their first gold in nearly 100 years to one of the youngest medalists in Olympic history. Image Credit: Reuters, Issei Kato.

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Netflix Yanks Two Spy Drama Episodes After Philippines Outcry Over China Map

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Seemingly hell-bent on courting controversy in the back half of 2021, Netflix quietly removed two episodes of the spy drama Pine Gap from the Philippines on Monday after the country accused the streaming service of accidentally-maybe-on-purpose depicting a map that legitimizes China’s claims to the South China Sea. Read more.

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VAR Live Launches Largest VR Theme Park In Malaysia

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VAR Live features several other locations throughout Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, China, and Pakistan, with plans for expansion throughout other cities in Malaysia, including Kota Kinabalu and Johor. VAR Live Malaysia is open to the public now at L2-015 of the MyTOWN Shopping Centre.

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EON Reality Advances Philippine Educational Technologies with 10,000 Custom Courses and New Spatial AI Initiatives

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Manila, Philippines, February 17, 2024 – Immersive technology leader EON Reality unveils a pioneering educational project in the Philippines, featuring the nation’s inaugural Spatial AI Center. This marks a transformative chapter in Philippine education and sets a precedent for global educational practices.

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Tribeca Film Fest To Release VR Films On Oculus Quest & Go After Coronavirus Cancellation

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Lutaw (World Premiere)—USA, Philippines : Project Creator: Samantha Quick. Like so many others in her remote area of the Philippines, Geramy must swim between the small islands in order to travel to the nearest school. Key Collaborator: Michaela Holland. But she’s determined to find a better way to commute.

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