ABS-CBN and TV5 joint venture MANILA, Philippines — Following Sagip party list lawmaker Rodante Marcoleta’s privilege speech against the announced merger of TV5 Network Inc. and ABS-CBN Corp., three members of the House of Representatives separately began on Wednesday the process that may result in the revocation of TV5’s franchise. Zamboanga Sibugay Rep. Wilter Palma and Quezon City Rep. David Suarez separately filed House Resolution Nos. 280 and 281, directing the committee on legislative franchises to investigate the alleged foreign ownership of ABC Development Corp., or TV5 Network Inc. The third measure was filed by Talino at Galing ng Pinoy party list Rep. Jose Teves Jr. in HR 282, directing the legislative franchises panel to probe the airing of ABS-CBN programs on TV5. The proposed resolutions were filed after Marcoleta, in a privilege speech on Monday, opposed the merger, purportedly because it violated its franchise, Republic Act No. 2945, which was granted in 1960. … [Read more...] about House starts TV5 probe process
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PH internet speeds improved in July 2022 —Ookla
Internet speed (STOCK IMAGE) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saw an increase in internet download speeds anew in both fixed broadband and mobile, according to network speed analyst Ookla. In its Speedtest Global Index July 2022 report, Ookla said the Philippines’ fixed broadband median speed increased to 75.62 megabits per second (mbps) from the 68.94 mbps recorded in June. Average download speed for fixed broadband, meanwhile, clocked in at 102.93 mbps. Mobile median speed also increased as the Philippines yielded a download speed of 22.56 mbps in July from 21.41 mbps in June as the average download speed for mobile speed clocked in at 52.33 mbps, Ookla said. These increases improved the Philippines’ global rank in fixed broadband by seven notches and four notches in mobile. The country now ranks 46th out of 182 countries for fixed broadband and 84th out of 140 countries for mobile, according to Ookla’s report. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) … [Read more...] about PH internet speeds improved in July 2022 —Ookla
Paul Moller’s 50-year dream to build a flying car won’t die
Paul Moller stands in the back corner of a large garage in Davis, California, clean-shaven and wearing a large pair of golden aviator glasses. The 52-year-old engineer is a professor down the road at the University of California, Davis, but he’s not the type to sit back with a book and highlighter. In his white polo shirt and glossy brown bomber jacket, he looks ready to tinker with the shiny invention behind him at knee-level at a moment’s notice. advertisement advertisement The dark blue saucer behind Moller features eight propellers encircling a small, one-person cockpit. Behold Moller’s new M200X—a vehicle reminiscent of the Jetson family’s green flying car that Moller says is almost ready for manned test flights. Cut to: Moller stands outside with the M200X in an open grassy field. The vehicle, tethered to a rope, powers up, whirring loudly. The saucer lifts slowly into the air, rocking back and forth unsteadily, before Moller and his team signal … [Read more...] about Paul Moller’s 50-year dream to build a flying car won’t die
Putin Accuses U.S. Of Prolonging Ukraine Conflict, Labels Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit ‘Planned Provocation’
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. government of trying to prolong the conflict in Ukraine and raising tensions along the Taiwan Strait while delivering the opening address at the Moscow International Security Conference on Tuesday as Russia’s invasion of its neighbor continues. Key Facts Putin, who has previously criticized U.S. delivery of weapons to Ukraine, accused Washington once again of trying to draw out the conflict while using Ukrainian civilians as cannon fodder. Putin reiterated his earlier claims about the leadership in Kyiv of engaging in neo-nazism, without any evidence. The Russian president also slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, claiming it was “not just a trip of an individual irresponsible politician” but a concerted effort by Washington to destabilize the situation in that part of the world. Putin then alleged that the visit was “a … [Read more...] about Putin Accuses U.S. Of Prolonging Ukraine Conflict, Labels Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit ‘Planned Provocation’