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House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday expressed full support for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) plan to establish a unified identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities (PWDs), emphasizing the need for its immediate implementation to prevent fraud and ensure that rightful beneficiaries receive their privileges. He urged the government to expedite the system’s rollout, highlighting the …

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) reported last week the seizure of a shipment of imported mackerel that had been misdeclared as frozen goods. The shipment, consigned to Straradava, included 19 container vans that arrived at Manila’s South Harbor on January 21, according to a news release from the DA. During a spot inspection, authorities discovered that one …

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday dismissed as false the claims circulating on social media that its database had been breached by a group of hackers. “This is fake news. There was no breach nor any successful attempt to hack the systems of PCSO,” PCSO General Manager Mel Robles said in a statement. He further clarified that the …

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed recently that Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy has been transferred back to Pasig City Jail following weeks of hospitalization due to pneumonia. BJMP spokesperson Jail Supt. Jayrex Bustinera said the televangelist was initially taken to the Rizal Memorial Center (RMC) on Jan. 18 after experiencing shortness of breath. …

Senate leaders on Thursday welcomed the appointment of former Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) head Vivencio “Vince” Dizon as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), following the resignation of Jaime Bautista due to health reasons. Malacañang announced Dizon’s appointment, effective February 21, as part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in key government agencies. …

The Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. High School (ERJHS) Alumni will pay tribute to “10 Most Outstanding Alumni” during its 73rd Foundation Day and Grand Alumni Homecoming on Feb. 22-23. ERJHS Alumni Association president Ramon Ferreros of Batch 73 said the 10 awardees were chosen based on their “remarkable achievements and significant contributions to their respective fields and the community.” The 10 …

By Tracy Cabrera Despite concerns over potential challenges under a Trump 2.0 administration, the country’s largest group of exporters remains “hopeful” about achieving growth this year. However, their primary concern lies in the looming changes to US packaging regulations. According to Philippine Exporters Confederation Incorporated (PhilExport) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., exporters are preparing to comply with Washington’s proposed requirement for …

By Tracy Cabrera The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) is developing a geospatial analytics platform to address malnutrition and learning challenges among Filipino children. This initiative seeks to provide a more comprehensive understanding of these issues beyond food-related factors. DoST Secretary Renato Solidum emphasized the urgency of tackling malnutrition in the country. “Ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute ang …

The United States government, through the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) inaugurated an exhibition featuring the works of renowned Filipino painters to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation of Manila during World War 2. The “Liberation of Manila: 80 Years of Remembrance through Art” exhibit invites audiences to reflect on the destruction …

To guarantee the seamless and secure operation of Philippine airspace, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director General Captain Manuel Antonio L. Tamayo led an inspection of the Authority’s Air Navigation Service (ANS) at the CAAP Central Office in Pasay City. With a focus on ensuring the integrity and reliability of air traffic communication and navigation systems, key areas …