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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) warned the public recently about an alarming scam operation in which fraudsters are impersonating its top executives to deceive individuals and businesses. The state gaming agency said several individuals and business owners have complained that they received fraudulent Viber messages that falsely claim to be from Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco and …

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday praised the government’s recent measures to make rice more affordable, emphasizing the need for sustained reforms to ensure long-term benefits for consumers and farmers alike. One of the key initiatives, he noted, is the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) declaration of a food security emergency, which allowed the release of National Food Authority (NFA) rice buffer …

After years of rigorous financial reforms and anti-money laundering initiatives, the Philippines was finally removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.  This milestone is a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening financial integrity, combating illicit financial flows, and ensuring compliance with international standards.  However, while this achievement is worth celebrating, the challenge now is maintaining and …

Alvin Buenaventura of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and Jericho Baculi from Bayanihan Sands were crowned grand champions at the 11th CAMI Clark Golf Cup on February 28. Buenaventura claimed the Best Gross title, while Baculi won Best Net. The tournament, held at Mimosa Golf Course, was organized by the Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI) in partnership with Clark …

By Tracy Cabrera  While Chinese naval ships and coast guard vessels continue to patrol within Philippine territorial waters near Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine government is adamant not to pullout the Typhon missile system deployed by the United States last year. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. is firm in his decision not pull out the vaunted US missile system unless China …

By Tracy Cabrera  The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corporation has tapped China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the construction of the ₱2.2-billion NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A Novaliches.  According to NLEx Corp., the project aims to extend the NLEx Mindanao toll plaza to Quirino Highway in Novaliches through an all-weather elevated expressway crossing the Tullahan River in Quezon City. …

By Tracy Cabrera US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s unwavering commitment to its alliance with the Philippines during his first meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo in Germany. Speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Rubio emphasized the US’s eagerness to foster “an even more invested and enduring relationship” with the Philippines, despite …

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) calls on the government to address right-of-way disputes hindering the Metro Manila Subway’s construction, warning that further delays could impact economic growth. MAP chairman Eduardo Yap described the P488-billion subway as a “game-changer” that could alleviate traffic congestion and attract investments. However, right-of-way challenges have significantly slowed progress, with the project only over …

A new access point in the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is underway with the construction of the Lingunan Southbound Entry, providing motorists in Valenzuela City with a more efficient route to the toll road. Spanning 491 meters, the entry ramp is a collaboration between NLEX Corporation and the Valenzuela City government. Expected to be completed in April, the project aims …

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is set to expand the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) with a westward extension to Manila Pier, adding three new stations to improve connectivity and passenger convenience. LRTA Administrator Atty. Fernando Cabrera announced the project as part of efforts to link the train system directly to the ferry terminal, ensuring smoother transfers for …