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Philippines set to benefit as IFC invests $25M in infra fund

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to benefit from a $25-million investment from the International Finance Corp. (IFC). The outlay is intended for an infrastructure fund launched by Singapore-based Seraya. Projects are related to digital networks and renewable energy. The private-sector focused unit of the World Bank Group disclosed this on Oct. 2. The

Virtual Jesus? People of faith divided as AI enters religion

NEW YORK, United States — Artificial intelligence, the technology upending nearly every corner of society, is creeping into religion. It is serving up virtual Jesus and automated sermons — a change drawing mixed reviews from the faithful. Religious chatbots and other faith-based digital tools are growing in number. They offer counsel, comfort and spiritual guidance during

Philippines in talks to host first WTA 125 tennis event

The Philippines is looking to host its first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 tournament, with discussions underway for the event to be held early next year. The plan was raised in a meeting between Navotas Mayor and Philippine Tennis Association secretary-general John Rey Tiangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio on September 29. READ: