Philippines

OpenAI blocks accounts used for pro-Marcos campaign

OpenAI has banned accounts in the Philippines that used its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to generate social media comments supporting President Marcos or criticizing Vice President Duterte. The decision reflects OpenAI’s commitment to preventing misuse of its technology for political manipulation and underscores broader concerns about the role of AI in politics.

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NBI seizes P120M worth of counterfeit luxury leather goods

The National Bureau of Investigation seized over PHP 120 million worth of counterfeit luxury goods in Manila and Parañaque. The operation targeted stalls and buildings distributing fake items, securing 1,002 products. The NBI continues its efforts to combat intellectual property rights violations, urging public cooperation against the sale of counterfeit goods.

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Luxury bags worth ₱200,000 taken from two Koreans in BGC

Two Korean nationals were robbed of luxury bags worth PHP 200,000 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, by motorcycle-riding thieves. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) confirmed the incident and identified the suspects using CCTV footage. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the culprits and retrieve the stolen items as NCRPO intensifies security measures in the area.

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