Angel Tesorero

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Angel Tesorero is Editor-World and designated funny guy in the newsroom, but dead serious about writing on transport, labour migration, and environmental issues. He is a food lover too.

Australian fugitive arrested in Philippines over alleged Rs2.49 billion India fraud

Australian fugitive arrested in Philippines over alleged Rs2.49 billion India fraud

Rishi Levi allegedly earned commissions that resulted in an estimated Rs2.49 billion loss to the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India

AI shrinks window for cyberattacks; UAE businesses must act faster, experts warn

AI shrinks window for cyberattacks; UAE businesses must act faster, experts warn

Companies are advised to boost security controls based on rigid regulations and international benchmark since a vulnerability at one point can potentially create risks elsewhere

Digital trust must go beyond cybersecurity, UAE experts tell Dubai forum

Digital trust must go beyond cybersecurity, UAE experts tell Dubai forum

Regulation is just one layer of digital trust as AI is changing the risks in the digital landscape and emerging technologies are evolving rapidly, potentially outpacing policies and standards

'Where's transparency?' Philippine lawmakers question swift approval of Marcos' 2027 budget

'Where's transparency?' Philippine lawmakers question swift approval of Marcos' 2027 budget

A House committee approved P10.15 billion (Dh615 million) for Office of the President in 20 minutes; Marcos will have P4.58 billion (Dh277 million) in confidential and intelligence funds

‘We’re still committed to Gaza peace plan’, senior Hamas official assures

‘We’re still committed to Gaza peace plan’, senior Hamas official assures

'We are still ready to give our people a chance on the ground to revive their life and to reach the minimum calm, stability and peace,' Basem Naim said in an exclusive interview with CNN

India's IndiGo website outage prevents some customers from booking tickets

India's IndiGo website outage prevents some customers from booking tickets

Airline website displays "no data available" message when users search for flights. The airline did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the media

India to finalise airfare surge pricing in three weeks amid Supreme Court pressure

India to finalise airfare surge pricing in three weeks amid Supreme Court pressure

The SC advised the government to ground airlines that are not complying with its directives, noting airfares must be rationalised to protect passengers against sharp increases during festivals

Updated UAE visa-on-arrival guidelines for Filipinos; check who can apply

Updated UAE visa-on-arrival guidelines for Filipinos; check who can apply

The issuance of a visa upon arrival and admission into the UAE remain subject to the assessment and approval of the relevant UAE immigration authorities, noted Philippine authorities

Philippines Marcos says he has yet to decide who to back as successor

Philippines Marcos says he has yet to decide who to back as successor

Marcos' bitter rival, VP Sara Duterte, who is facing impeachment trial in the Senate, has announced as early as February her intention to run as president in 2028

Philippines flood control scandal: Senators allegedly received up to P1 billion

Philippines flood control scandal: Senators allegedly received up to P1 billion

Former DPWH secretary Bonoan said 24 senators received at least P500 million (Dh30.3 million) in "leadership funds", while committee heads allegedly received up to P1 billion (Dh60.6 million)