Villar firm granted use of former ABS-CBN channels
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The National Telecommunications Commission has confirmed that former senator Manny Villar's Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) has acquired digital ...
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BREAKING: Advanced Media Broadcasting System, reportedly linked to former senator and billionaire Manny Villar, secures a provisional authority to use until ... www.cnn.ph
How Villar gained the channels once held by ABS-CBN: ABMS is owned by Planet Cable, a firm owned and operated by billionaire Manny Villar ...
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Frequencies of ABS-CBN, already held by Villar's company: The NTC confirmed that Manny Villar's company already owns the two frequencies used by ABS-CBN.
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Philippines’ Richest Man Manuel Villar Takes Over ABS-CBN’s TV Channel Frequencies
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How Villar gained the channels once held by ABS-CBN: ABMS is owned by Planet Cable, a firm owned and operated by billionaire Manny Villar ...
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Frequencies of ABS-CBN, already held by Villar's company: The NTC confirmed that Manny Villar's company already owns the two frequencies used by ABS-CBN.
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Villar firm granted use of former ABS-CBN channels: A company owned by Manny Villar has taken over the broadcast frequencies formerly held by ABS-CBN Corp. ...
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Manny Villar’s media company to take over ABS-CBN frequencies: After canceling ABS-CBN's franchise, the government has started distributing the then-media ...
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Villar's Vista Land sees net income climb 39 percent in 2023: Manny Villar's Vista Land and Lifescapes said its net income climbed 39 percent in 2023.
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Filipino billionaire Manny Villar Jr. places 190th in Forbes’ Top 200: Villar has cultivated an empire that propelled him to the forefront of business
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Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies aged 76: He died peacefully in his home after suffering a heart attack, his publicist told US media.
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Journalists call for foreign media access to Gaza in open letter: More than 50 correspondents and presenters urge Israel and Egypt to allow them to enter Gaza.
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Reliance-Disney India media merger to control 85% of streaming, half of TV audience
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- At least $27 million will be invested in building expertise in AI by offering 100 AI scholarships for Singaporean students and attracting global experts to collaborate with Singapore.
- Singapore plans to invest $1 billion in AI over the next five years to expand AI talent here, including awarding five AI visiting professorships to drive research and provide training opportunities for local students.
On Monday, @sethmeyers was caught by surprise at 30 Rock standing next to President Biden, who discussed a ceasefire in Gaza as the two ate ice cream ... Show more youtu.be/cqCZQJ-4lhY?si=_rqjdtPYExo_EkTs
“Dune: Part Two” Is Bigger, Better, and Sandier: Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is a triumphant—and tragic—look at the cost of power.
theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2024/02/dune-part-two-review/677583/
Best Hulu Series To Watch Right Now (February 2024): The best-reviewed Hulu series ever aired on the streaming service, ranked by Tomatometer!
editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-hulu-shows/
Broadcasting fee: Commission recommends increase of over 50 cents - but ARD wants even more
berliner-zeitung.de/news/wird-der-rundfunkbeitrag-steigen-kommission-li.2190243
Original voice actress Auli’i Cravalho returns to Disney for Moana 2: Auli'i Cravalho, who voiced the titular Polynesian princess in 'Moana ...
ew.com/aulii-cravalho-returns-to-disney-for-moana-2-8601398
In ‘The Regime,’ Kate Winslet Gets to Have a Little Fun: In the absurdist HBO limited series, she plays a central European dictator making it up as she goes ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/26/arts/television/the-regime-kate-winslet.html
Quick Glance: Kate Winslet Forgets Involvement in Avatar 2
- Kate Winslet admits to forgetting her role in Avatar 2.
- Winslet had to make significant sacrifices for her part in Avatar: The Way of Water, but she does not recall being in it.
- To prepare for the role, Winslet had to learn free diving and set a new record for an underwater scene by mastering holding her breath for over seven minutes.
- It has been confirmed that Winslet will reprise her character as Ronal in the upcoming Avatar 3.
How Marvel Is Quietly Retooling Amid Superhero Fatigue: Chief architect Kevin Feige isn’t scrapping his years-long cinematic universe plan ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-fantastic-four-avengers-movies-1235830951/
Ukraine war: Ukraine reports jump in number of downed Russian planes: Ukraine claims it has been able to down 10 Russian aircraft in as many days in February.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68423990
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Victory: Russian Air Force Defeated
- Ukraine has successfully downed a record number of Russian military aircraft, including bombers and AWACS planes, in a short period.
- The Ukrainian Air Force effectively engaged Russian aircraft using Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems.
- Russia is experiencing losses as Ukraine strategically deploys its air defense systems to counter the Russian Air Force.
Trump challenges $454m penalty in New York civil fraud case: Interest on the penalty will keep accruing at nearly $112,000 per day as the legal challenge plays ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68407054
Quick Glance: Trump Fights Back Against $464 Million Fraud Ruling
- Donald Trump's legal team has taken steps to appeal the $464 million civil fraud judgment.
- In their filing, Trump's lawyers expressed the desire for an appeals court to review whether Judge Arthur Engoron made legal or factual errors when issuing the significant ruling against Trump and his company.
- In addition to the financial penalty, Trump is prohibited from conducting any business in New York for a period of three years.
- The imposed penalties followed a lengthy trial based on the allegations by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing Trump and senior executives of his company of engaging in fraudulent activities by inflating their assets on financial records to secure favorable loan and insurance rates illicitly.
Exclusive: Emily Blunt in Talks to Join Dwayne Johnson in Benny Safdie’s 'The Smashing Machine'
theinsneider.com/p/emily-blunt-dwayne-johnson-smashing-machine-sean-bailey-exits-disney-kevin-costner-horizon
The Secrets of the Louvre, the Met and the Prado That Most Visitors Miss: Want to impress your most cultured travel companions? Curators of some of the world’s ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/secrets-louvre-the-met-the-prado-most-visitors-miss-0c268a97
Channel 5 series to follow staff at Scots hospital as they ‘mend hearts’: It will follow multiple patients’ journeys in each episode, from routine surgeries ...
news.stv.tv/west-central/channel-5-series-to-follow-staff-at-scots-hospital-as-they-mend-hearts
US election 2024: Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the White House
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68302071
Quick Glance: Putin Prefers Biden Over Trump in 2024
- Putin and Biden share a laugh in a luxurious setting
- Preference for Biden as an experienced and predictable candidate
- Putin willing to work with the elected US president
- Criticism of Biden's condemnation of the war in Ukraine
Disney star turned space CEO: Bridgit Mendler launches satellite data startup backed by major VCs
cnbc.com/2024/02/19/disney-star-bridgit-mendler-launches-satellite-startup-northwood-space.html
Quick Glance: Disney Star Launches Satellite Data Startup
- Actress and singer Bridgit Mendler launches startup Northwood Space.
- The company mass produces ground stations for satellite connections.
- Investors like Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz contribute $6 million.
- Northwood aims for rapid deployment of ground stations for satellite operators.
Dani Alves trial: Ex-Brazil player guilty of nightclub rape: A court in Spain has sentenced Alves, who played for Barcelona and Brazil, to four and a half years.
bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68368372
Quick Glance: Ex-Barcelona Player Dani Alves Sentenced for Sexual Assault
- Following a guilty verdict, former Barcelona and Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has been sentenced to prison.
- The highest court in Catalonia determined that he sexually assaulted a woman at an exclusive Barcelona nightclub on New Years Eve 2022.
- In addition to the prison sentence, he was instructed by the court to pay 150,000 euros to the woman as ordered.
- Throughout the trial, Alves maintained his innocence, declaring in court that he does not exhibit such behavior.
US tracks high-altitude balloon spotted over Colorado: The object has been determined to be non-threatening, but its origin and purpose is unknown.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68388453
Quick Glance: US Tracking High Balloon over Midwest
- The U.S. is tracking a high-altitude balloon over the Midwest, but it’s unclear if the balloon is a threat, officials said.
- The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) stated that officials are tracking a small balloon at around 43,000 to 45,000 feet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also aiding in monitoring the balloon.
- NORAD dispatched fighter jets over Utah and confirmed it was 'not maneuverable and did not pose a threat to national security.'
- Last year’s Chinese spy balloon incident strained relations between the U.S. and China, which slightly improved after a meeting between President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in November.
Kremlin lashes out after Joe Biden aims sweary barb at Vladimir Putin: Moscow responds to Joe Biden's remarks about the Russian president at a California ...
bbc.com/news/world-68367482
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