AN ANALYST and a national cybersecurity movement underscored the need for Filipinos to detect fake news, deepfakes and scams using free applications (apps) or software as the government and the private sector intensify the fight against fraudulent activities ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Marcos leads destruction of P3.2-B smuggled vapes, vows more seizures
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Monday oversaw the destruction of nearly three million smuggled electronic vapes worth PHP3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) grounds at the South Harbor, Port Area, Manila.
Group asks SC to sanction 'misogynist' bet
A WOMEN'S rights group on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to slap administrative sanctions on a lawyer running for a congressional post over remarks he made about single mothers during a campaign stop.
BI intercepts 2 trafficking victims posing as missionaries
THE BUREAU of Immigration (BI) on Monday raised the alarm over a new trafficking scheme where victims were made to pose as missionaries on a church trip.
Palace: Cases vs. 17 arrested OFWs in Qatar dismissed
THE CHARGES against the 17 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for participating in an illegal public demonstration have been dismissed.
Friday, April 4, 2025
PH can be more aggressive in agri exports to US at 17% tariff – DA
THE PHILIPPINES can be more aggressive in its agricultural exports as United States President Donald Trump imposed a 17 percent tariff on Philippine goods bound for the US, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday.
Speaker: PBBM measures paying off after inflation hits 5-year low
SPEAKER MARTIN Romualdez on Friday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s economic interventions to curb food prices are "paying off" after inflation eased to its lowest level in nearly five years.
P26.3-M illegal drugs seized in Cavite, Pampanga, Pasay
PHILIPPINE DRUG Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives have confiscated PHP26.3 million worth of illegal drugs in separate operations in the provinces of Cavite and Pampanga, and in Pasay City.
DFA confirms arrest of 3 Filipinos in China; says legal aid continuous
THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said it has been formally informed of the allegation against three Filipinos arrested in Beijing for suspected espionage.
P5-M kush concealed as frozen broccoli seized in Clark
CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES recently intercepted 3.8 kg. of kush or high-grade marijuana concealed as "freeze dried broccoli" worth PHP5.84 million at the Port of Clark.
NTF-ELCAC exec slams CPP for continued calls for revolution
THE NATIONAL Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Friday scored the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) over its continued call for a revolutionary struggle, which has been rejected by the Filipino people.
From PH to LA: ArenaPlus Delivers The VIP Basketball Experience
ARENAPLUS, THE 24/7 sports entertainment gateway in the Philippines, turned a basketball fan’s dream into reality with its “Meet Austin Reaves in LA” campaign - an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid experience in Los Angeles, California last February 2025.
Staying Golden: McDonald’s Corporation Grants George and Kenneth Yang a new 20-year license term to operate McDonald’s in the Philippines
MANILA - McDonald’s Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has entered into a multi-unit franchise agreement with Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC), its Chairman and Founder George T. Yang, and President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang for a new 20-year franchise term in the Philippines until 2045. GADC is granted the license in the Philippines to, amongst other things, own, develop and operate restaurants and engage in the sub-franchising of restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in accordance with the multi-unit franchise agreement with McDonald’s Corporation.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Palace sees need to prosecute fake news peddlers
IT IS time to go after the individuals who are sources of disinformation and misinformation, Malacañang said on Thursday.
328 barangays get funding for establishment of child dev’t centers
A TOTAL of 328 low-income barangays across the country will receive funding from the government to help them establish Child Development Centers (CDCs).
Sakto at abot-kaya: Stay cool this summer with Home Credit’s Swakto summer deals
Beat the summer heat with 0% interest Swak sa Tag-Init deals on must-have cooling appliances!
Purchase of US fighter jets vital to boost PH defense – Bersamin
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Lucas Bersamin on Thursday said the planned procurement of fighter jets from the United States is crucial in strengthening the Philippines’ defense posture.
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