The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR’s) massive relief drive for areas affected by Tropical Storm Kristine has begun in earnest, sending out an initial 5,000 relief packs on Thursday from a total of 53,000 packs it has prepared. The relief packs will be dispatched to hard-hit communities in the Bicol Region, Northern Luzon and CALABARZON, said PAGCOR Chairman and …

Manila Water’s third septage treatment plant (SpTP), the P141.5-million Pinugay Septage Treatment Plant (SpTP), is set to rise in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, with the goal of protecting the environment and safeguarding public health. Expected to be completed by September 2025, the Pinugay SpTP will have a 50-cubic-meter capacity and is projected to provide sanitation treatment services to 143,612 …

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to install spyware and steal wallet credentials. These findings were presented at the Security Analyst Summit 2024 in Bali. In May …

BingoPlus, the country’s comprehensive digital entertainment platform, brought another wave of fun and support to the communities as it successfully delivered the “BingoPlus Day Masskara Music Festival 2024” on Sunday, October 22. The BingoPlus Day Masskara Music Festival 2024 is a special day dedicated to bringing quality entertainment, exciting prizes, and an opportunity to extend help to communities in need. …

Carrying the theme, “PCG@123: Matatag, Handa at Maaasahan Tungo sa Mapayapa at Mapanatag na Bagong Pilipinas,” today’s celebration also honors the PCG’s legacy in over a century.  During the program, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan presents the organization’s accomplishment report, highlighting their successful operation in addressing the needs of the Filipino people, particularly the fisherfolk, as they continue to …

The government needs the collaborative efforts from the private sector to solve traffic crisis in the metropolis and other areas, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista stressed on Thursday.  “We do not claim exclusive solutions to the traffic problem,which is why we seek help from transport stakeholders, including Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI),” Sec. Bautista said during …

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the  French Embassy in Manila and OCEA SA Philippines at MARINA Central Office, Port Area, Manila on 17 October 2024, for the conduct of a peer review of the PHilippine Shipbuilding and Shiprepair industry under OECD-WP6 which is scheduled on 21-25 October 2024.  The MOA aims to provide a …

The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office VI (MRO6) led by its Regional Director Jeffrey A. Bangsa successfully kicked-off the Maritime Safety Culture Awareness Campaign Caravan in Western Visayas during its nationwide simultaneous launching today, 15 October 2024 at Buenavista, Guimaras.  Attended by two hundred seventy (270) stakeholders coming from representatives from various sectors of the maritime industry in Western Visayas …

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) remains committed to assisting individuals affected by Tropical Storm #KristinePH. At Naga Airport, a mobile phone charging station has been established just outside the main gate to aid those in need of power for communication. Additionally, last night, 43 individuals, including four families and students from the Central Bicol State University of …

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG, has directed all Coast Guard operating units to be on heightened alert for the upcoming Undas, from 31 October until 05 November 2024.  PCG Districts, Stations, and Sub-Stations shall intensify the safety, security, reliability, and comfort of the riding public amid Undas 2024.  The PCG emphasized that the riding …