Aside from her melismatic singing style, Jona is also known as an animal welfare advocate and rescuer. In fact, she built her own animal sanctuary in Tanay, Rizal, where she takes care of rescued dogs and cats.
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Matrox Video Launches The Sync, a New Customer-Led Video Podcast – Sports Video Group
Matrox Video has launched The Sync, a new video podcast series bringing together Matrox Video experts, customers, and partners to explore the technical and business challenges shaping the broadcast and Pro AV industries.
Each 20-minute episode will put customers and partners at the heart of the conversation. Discussions will explore the issues organizations have faced, the solutions they considered and what they learned throughout the process.
Hosted by Emily Engott, Content Strategy Team Lead at Matrox Video, The Sync will take viewers behind the scenes of real-world broadcast and Pro AV projects, highlighting the challenges, decisions, and lessons learned by the people implementing new technologies. The introductory episode will feature Alberto Cieri, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Matrox Video, discussing the trends shaping both industries, evolving customer priorities, and the growing emphasis on open standards and software-defined infrastructure.
Episodes will be available on YouTube, with additional content accessible through dedicated landing pages on the Matrox Video website.
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After 4 Years, One Piece Introduces The Official God Of Destruction
Over 4 years ago, One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda unveiled to us, for the very first time, the Devil Fruit awakening of Luffy’s Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, in Chapter 1044 of the series, which was officially released on August 28, 2022. Since then, Luffy, with his Nika powers, has come far and upgraded his strength tremendously. The lore pertaining to Nika has also grown richer, but the Elbaf arc has cranked things up a notch and revealed to us quite a lot of exciting developments pertaining to this Mythical God.
For the vast majority of the Final Saga of One Piece, Nika, the Sun God, has been referred to as the Warrior of Liberation and the God of Laughter. However, One Piece chapter 1198, which was officially released on November 8, 2026, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 49, confirmed a different side of Nika to us for the very first time. Nika, after having taken over Luffy’s body, has now displayed his personality as a God of Chaos and Destruction, and this side of the Sun God is quite terrifying.
One Piece Chapter 1198 Unveils The Dark Side Of Nika As The God Of Destruction
On March 28, 2022, Eiichiro Oda released what was the most pivotal chapter when it comes to the lore pertaining to the Gods of the One Piece world in the 17th issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump of the year. In this chapter, Luffy, after having suffered a near-death situation against Kaido, awakened the powers of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, and became the Warrior of Liberation. Luffy then tapped into Gear 5, and with this newfound transformation, he was able to overwhelm Kaido and liberate Wano in the process.
“Possessing a body with the powers of rubber, and fighting in whatever way he fancies, bringing smiles to the faces of people, the Warrior of Liberation…also known as the Sun God, Nika!” — Elders explain Nika, One Piece Chapter #1044
As One Piece headed into the Egghead arc, Luffy was able to overwhelm the likes of Kizaru and the Elders as well, and it was quite clear to see that his strength was absolutely incredible. Up until this point, most of us assumed that Luffy was the God of Laughter and Liberation. While that is true, there are many sides of Nika which often clash with each other based on who is telling the story. In the Elbaf arc, the Giants made it quite clear that different people see Nika in different light, and that there are many tales surrounding this legendary God. While some believe Nika to be the Warrior of Liberation and the God of Laughter, others see Nika as a God of Mischief. There are also others who see Nika as the God of Destruction, who brings about the end of the world every time he descends upon the world.
“According to the Harley, our world has been destroyed twice in the past. And each time, the presence of the Sun God Nika is heavily tied to it. Is he the hero who appeared to save the world from disaster? Is he the God of Destruction who lays waste to it all? He appears when the world is about to undergo a major transformation.” — Elder Jarul explains the many sides of Nika, One Piece Chapter #1136
In reality, there is no singular version of Nika that stands above all. All the different versions of Nika that have been described in the story are parts of his personality, and One Piece chapter 1198, released on November 8, 2026, confirmed this. In this chapter, it was clear to see that the power of Sun God Nika had completely overwhelmed Luffy and taken over his body. This is not a surprise to any fan of the series because Eiichiro Oda had already shown us how awakened Zoan users can be taken over by the power of their Devil Fruits. The first time we saw an awakened Zoan user being taken over by their Devil Fruit power was in Impel Down. There, the Jailer Beasts were stated by Crocodile to be forcibly awakened and having lost their personalities by being overwhelmed by the will of the fruit. This chapter was released on June 1, 2009, which is 17 years ago now.
“These are forcibly awakened Zoan Jailer Beasts. They’ve lost control of their powers.” — Crocodile explains failed awakening, Impel Down Arc
Then, in the Egghead arc, Shaka, one of the bodies of Vegapunk, went on to say once again that Zoan Awakenings can often result in the user being completely taken over by the will of the fruit. This is exactly what is happening with Luffy now, which means that the real Sun God Nika has manifested himself in Elbaf for all to see. Based on the actions of this God, it is quite clear to see that he is not the Warrior of Liberation at this moment, but more akin to a God of Destruction, as he simply cares about chaos and destroying his enemies.
Why Nika Fits The Personality Of The God of Destruction
Nika’s title as the God of Destruction makes perfect sense when it comes to the lore of the One Piece world and doesn’t necessarily conflict with him being a Warrior of Liberation. Nika historically emerged from the land of Elbaf, and it is said that long ago he even fought against the God of War of Elbaf, who could transform into the Nidhoggr. It is also said that Nika descended upon the world when oppression was at an all-time high and then clashed with the Earth God and the Serpent of Hellfire in the First World, which eventually led to the destruction of the entire world. In the Second World, Nika’s powers were bestowed upon Joy Boy, who then utilized them to fight against Imu and the other Kings of the world. While Joy Boy lost, Nika was still seen as a hero by many.
“What happened to Luffy? He clearly turned into something and just ran off? Where did he go?” — Usopp comments on Luffy’s New Form, One Piece Chapter #1198
Naturally, many fans might be confused about how Nika can be a hero and a God of Destruction at the same time. The answer to that question is quite simple: it is the chaotic version in which Nika goes about destroying the oppressed that makes him a God of Destruction. Every single time Nika has descended upon the planet, it has led to the end of the world, and the third time is not going to be any different.
Sanji: Hey, Luffy! That’s…not you? Who is this guy?
Nika: Kikikiki!
Giants: Is that a monkey? No wait, that form is!!
— Elbaf Giants recognize Monkey God Luffy, One Piece Chapter #1198
Luffy, while embodying the power of Sun God Nika, is already predicted to destroy the entire world, specifically Fishman Island, as confirmed by Madame Shyarly in the Fishman Island arc of the series. As such, despite being a Warrior of Liberation and a God of Laughter, Luffy is also a God of Destruction because he is going to destroy the current world order as we see it.
Luffy’s God of Destruction Form Will Power Him Up Vs Imu
Interestingly enough, One Piece chapter 1198 gave Luffy a brand-new transformation when Nika took over his body. This new form is currently out of Luffy’s control, but once he gains a proper grasp of the powers of Nika, he should be able to transform into the full beast form offered by Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika.
“He’s a Zoan type! He must’ve reached the critical stage as a Zoan!” — Scopper Gaban explains Luffy’s New Transformation, One Piece Chapter #1198
At the same time, Luffy should also be able to enter a Mythical Zoan hybrid between his base Gear 5 form and the full Nika monkey god form. By combining these two powers, Luffy still has two more transformations in store for us. We absolutely cannot wait to see his God of Destruction powers being brought out to the fullest extent in the next couple of chapters as he takes on Nerona Imu.
For now, One Piece is on break, and chapter 1199 is expected to be released on November 22, 2026, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump issue 51.
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Yassi Pressman hindi in-expect biglang ‘paglaplap’ ni Luigi Villafuerte
Yassi Pressman at Luigi Villafuerte BINALIKAN ng aktres na si Yassi Pressman ang viral “mukbangan” nila ni Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. Luigi Villafuerte.
Ito yung biglang paglaplap kay Yassi ng kanyang fiancé sa harap ng napakaraming tao sa ginanap na Kaogma Festival noong July, 2024.
Sa panayam ng “Ogie Diaz Inspires”, napag-usapan ang kumalat noong video clip nina Yassi at Luigi na talaga namang ikinagulantang ng madlang pipol.
Batay sa naturang viral video, after kantahin ng magdyowa sa stage ang “Hero” ni Enrique Iglesias, biglang minukbang ng halik ni Luigi si Yassi na sinundan ng hiyawan at palakpakan mula sa audience.
Kaya ang tanong ni Ogie, “In-expect mo ba ‘yon?”
“Hindi naman. I think, baka na-carried away lang. Super excited. Pero it happened,” tugon ni Yassi.
Maraming netizens ang naaliw at kinilig sa nasabing eksena pero may mga nangnega at nambengga rin sa kanila.
Ngunit para kay Yassi, hindi na siya nagpapaapekto sa mga bashers kaya wala nang epek sa kanya ang pambabatikos ng netizens.
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“Kasi most of the time, hindi naman po totoo ‘yong sinasabi nila. O hindi nila alam kung ano ‘yong sinasabi nila.
“So parang ako, based on na lang sa facts kung ano ‘yong totoong nangyari. ‘Yon na lang talaga ‘yong pinanghahawakan ko,” saad ng aktres.
Noong July, ibinandera ni Luigi sa kanyang social media account ang mga litrato at video nila ni Yassi na kuha sa ginawa niyang marriage proposal.
Ayon sa aktres, “best relationship” para sa kanya ang relasyon nila ng kongresista.
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Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 41: Contempt warning, salary differential, witness's accounting firm ties
Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero opened the 41st day of the impeachment trial by warning witnesses against lying or mocking the court, saying they could be held in contempt.
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Atasha, itinanggi si Jacob Ang!
Pagkatapos ng matagumpay na unang pagsabak ni Atasha Muhlach sa musical stage play na Bongga Ka Day, The Annie Batungbakal Musical, babalik siya sa Eat Bulaga.
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If Jensen Huang’s Wife Cuts Him Loose, She Could Get the Largest Divorce Settlement of All Time
In one of the biggest unenforced errors in the history of the AI industry, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted on Sunday that he had cheated on his wife with an alleged Chinese spy.
The embarrassing news sent shares of the AI chipmaker — a bellwether for an economy overindexed on AI — plummeting, with one analyst estimating that parting ways with Huang could wipe out almost 30 percent of the company’s value.
Nvidia’s board of directors has since launched an independent investigation into the billionaire’s affair, further clouding his grip on the company. Huang has no clear successor.
Adding to the drama is the specter of divorce. Lori Huang, Jensen’s wife of over 40 years whom he before founding Nvidia, could earn a staggering amount of money if she were to split up. As Forbes reports, Huang’s stake is held in trusts that are controlled by both spouses as co-trustees.
Put simply, Huang’s wife appears to be in a strong bargaining position as Nvidia navigates a PR disaster of epic proportions.
“By virtue of their status as co-trustees of the Huang Trust, The Huang 2012 Irrevocable Trust, and The Huang Irrevocable Remainder Trust, each of Mr. Huang and his wife may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership of, and to exercise shared voting and investment power over” the shares, according to a 2026 annual report.
How much Lori Huang could be worth if the two were to part ways is unclear and would almost certainly be contested legally. The CEO owns over 870 million shares of Nvidia, or roughly 3.6 percent of the company. After the company’s recent losses, those shares are still worth just under $150 billion. If Lori Huang is entitled to half of the shares in the case of a divorce, she could get at least $75 billion, per Forbes — and that’s assuming the value of the company’s stock doesn’t bounce back.
However, since we don’t know the details regarding any possible pre- or postnuptial agreements, that number could change significantly. We also don’t know the current condition of their marriage, as Lori Huang has yet to publicly respond to her husband’s promises to “earn back your trust.”
A $75 billion fortune would eclipse even Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s windfall, which was worth $36 billion when they divorced in 2022.
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Apple TV makes sign language interpretation a built-in accessibility feature
Apple TV is making its content more accessible to Deaf audiences with the launch of a new Sign Language Interpretation feature, the company announced on Tuesday. The feature will initially be available across a limited set of titles, starting this Friday with the release of “Being Heumann,” a biopic about disability rights activist Judy Heumann.
American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) will also be made available for Apple’s hit movie “F1.” Later this year, other titles will follow, including “Way of the Warrior Kid” and “Greyhound.”
What makes Apple’s offering different from other platforms is that the sign language version of the film is not a separate product — that is, it’s not a separate film designed just for Deaf viewers. Instead, Apple’s support for sign language is just a setting you enable that’s integrated with the main title, similar to how you could turn on or off closed captions.
When a title with the sign language option is playing, an interpreter appears in the bottom right of the screen, translating the spoken words into signs. Apple says it has partnered with a group of DASLs (Directors of Artistic Sign Language) to ensure that the interpreter for each film fits the tone of the film. Notably, the company is not using any AI-generated interpreters, as Apple says that’s not what the Deaf community has said it needs.
The feature is shipping in the latest release of iOS 27.2, and can be turned on through a new sign language option in Settings. After being enabled, a new button will appear in the supported Apple Original titles on Apple TV indicating that sign language is available.
These titles are labeled with a sign language icon that appears on the title page alongside other features like closed captions or audio descriptions. There’s also a new section under languages that will list the specific sign languages that are available with the given title.
To make the titles more discoverable, Apple TV will highlight which titles include the sign language option in a “Movies & Shows with American Sign Language” editorial collection. Meanwhile, users can easily surface supported titles via search by typing in keywords like “with ASL,” for example.
The new feature builds on Apple’s other investments in accessibility features, which it builds itself.
“At Apple, we believe everyone should be able to enjoy great stories and entertainment,” said Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, in a statement about the launch. “Bringing sign language interpretation to Apple TV is an exciting step forward in making the viewing experience more accessible and inclusive for Deaf audiences. Accessibility is a core value at Apple, and we’re proud to continue creating experiences that allow more people to enjoy the content they love,” she added.
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Mikee Quintos may isinumbong kay Big Brother, binalikan ‘thesis issue’
Primo Alterado at Mikee Quintos HINDI napigilan ng Kapuso actress na si Mikee Quintos ang maging emosyonal nang muli siyang makipag-usap kay Big Brother.
Pumasok ang “Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0” housemate sa Confession Room ng Bahay ni Kuya matapos ang komprontasyon nila ni Primo Alterado.
After ng first nomination night, binigyan ni Primo ng isang puntos si Mikee kasabay ng pag-amin na feeling daw niya ay hindi nagiging totoo ang aktres sa kanya.
Sa ika-17 araw ng “PBB Collab 3.0” napag-usapan nga nina Mikee at Primo ang nangyaring nomination night kahit ipinagbabawal ito sa loob ng Bahay ni Kuya.
“I feel like you’re not being genuine sa akin. Pero ‘yun pa rin tingin ko sa ‘yo sa maniwala ka man o sa hindi, ate pa rin kita kahit anong mangyari,” ani Primo.
Sey naman ni Mikee, “I didn’t mean to hurt you.”
“I think, can I be honest? It’s just you thinking that. Do you see now? From me, wala akong napi-feel na ganu’n,” sabi ng aktres.
Wala rin daw siyang hindi gusto kay Primo at pagkatapos nito ay nagyakap na ang dalawang housemate.
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Sa Confession Room naman, nabanggit ni Mikee kay Kuya ang kinasangkutang “thesis issue” na naging dahilan ng matinding pamba-bash sa kanya sa social media.
Ani Mikee, “Sanay na po ako na people misunderstand me and my intentions. And naging mabigat na journey po ‘yon sa akin, Kuya. Nu’ng college po, Kuya.
“Kasi, Kuya, doon ko po nakita nu’ng hinate po ako online ng maraming tao about thesis. Na akala nila thesis po kasi ‘yon, but it was group work. Basically, Kuya, medyo pinagpiyestahan talaga ako,” lahad ng aktres.
“So I can’t expect everyone to think like me. I can’t expect everyone to understand me. ‘Cause if I do that, ako lang po ang masasaktan.
“So that’s how I protect myself, I guess na hindi ko po i-expect ‘yon,” esplika ng Kapuso housemate.
Para kay Mikee, hinayaan daw ni Lord na maranasan niya ang mga pagsubok na ito para maintindihan niya na magkakaiba ang bawat tao sa mundo.
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Israel's parliament sworn in as Eisenkot tries to forge a government
Israel’s parliament was sworn in without a new government, after a deadlocked election stripped Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority but left his main rivals with no clear path to power.
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