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NBI arrests 8 Chinese nationals engaged in phishing scam
The National Bureau of Investigation has recently nabbed eight (8) Chinese nationals allegedly engaged in online phishing operations at their base in Parañaque City. The NBI identified the arrested suspects as Xiao Li, Chuan Zi Gao, Ming Ru Li , Wen Shu Liu, Qui Shun Li, Cai Li Pan, Changfu Liu, and Zhang Zhen. A…
Appointment of 2 new Comelec commissioners, a MUST
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Garcia has appealed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to immediately appoint the replacements of the two commissioners who are set to retire next month. Garcia told media Commissioners Socorro Inting and Marlon Casquejo are set to retire early February after completing their respective seven-year terms. “It is our…
House Oks bill regulating Agriculture profession
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on the third and final reading a measure seeking to regulate the practice of agriculture as a profession in the Philippines. The measure, House Bill 11186, which proposes the establishment of a Professional Regulatory Board for Agriculture under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to oversee licensure examinations, registration,…
Trump admin affirms importance of trilateral with PH, Japan
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has affirmed the United States’ commitment to sustaining its trilateral cooperation with the Philippines and Japan under the administration of newly installed US President Donald Trump. The new US top diplomat made the reiteration during a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Iwaya…
Sin Tax Coalition hails House decision to cancel further discussions on bill lowering tobacco taxes
The Sin Tax Coalition has thanked the Speaker Martin Romualdez, House Ways and Means Committee chairman, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, and other House leaders on their decision to cancel further deliberations on HB11279, which they say will ‘sabotage’ the Sin Tax Reform Law by lowering tobacco tax rates. The Sin Tax Coalition is composed of…
Ifugao local artists create first-ever local film focusing on youth and family struggles
Despite limited filmmaking experience and resources, local artists from Hingyon, Ifugao, are making waves on social media with the release of their first-ever locally produced film, ‘The Revelation: A’apon Ina.’ This groundbreaking film explores the struggles of young love and marriage, family life, poverty, and other societal issues that deeply resonate with its audience. The premiere…
Rodante Marcoleta Emphasizes Transparency, Accountability, and Strategic Reforms in Governance
Senatorial candidate and Partylist Representative Rodante Marcoleta shared his views on critical national issues during the third episode of Ikaw Na Ba? The Senatorial Interviews. On the issue of Confidential and Intelligence Funds (CIF), Marcoleta highlighted the need for transparency and accountability while expressing reservations about the current approach to investigations. He acknowledged the importance…
DOH heightens efforts to curb HIV cases in Calabarzon
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna– The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its efforts to curb the rise of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections. Dr. Felices Emerita P. Perez, DOH Calabarzon’s medical officer, said that the DOH has started implementing the 85-85-85 target under the National HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and STI Prevention and Control Program…
Ensure unhampered PhilHealth services, PBBM orders DOH
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, ordered Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). At the signing of the 2025 national budget in December last year, President Marcos assured PhilHealth will continue to provide uninterrupted services…
Govโt honors Pangasinan war veterans, calls for brave service to nation
DAGUPAN CITY – Twenty-five World War II living veterans from Pangasinan were honored by the provincial government of Pangasinan, in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), on Jan. 9 at the Capitol Beach Park in Lingayen. This celebration marked the 18th Pangasinan Veterans Day, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the Lingayen Gulf…