The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) unveiled last week a matrix that allegedly exposes a complex network connecting Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to drug syndicates and corporate fraud. During a public hearing by the House of Representatives quad committee, PDEA Deputy Director General Renato Gumban detailed how transnational criminal organizations exploit legal gaps and corporate frameworks to facilitate illegal …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned Wednesday last week with several bilateral agreements following his “short but highly productive” working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The President expressed optimism about the successful implementation of the agreements with the UAE in the Philippines. “I look forward to the implementation of several bilateral agreements in culture, energy transition, legal cooperation, …
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to overthrow the government has been strongly condemned as “unacceptable.” “Hindi katanggap-tanggap ang marahas na pang-aagaw ng kapangyarihan upang madaling maluklok bilang Pangulo sa pamamagitan ng pagpaslang, panggugulo at pag-alsa,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated last week, urging adherence to lawful processes. Bersamin criticized Duterte’s call for …
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The Department of Education (DepEd) is exploring the expansion of allied education professionals to better address the socio-emotional needs of public school students. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced the initiative during the Philippine Association for the Gifted (PAG) Conference last week, emphasizing the importance of holistic support for learners, particularly the gifted and talented. “Our gifted and talented deserve not just …
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By Jesse C. Ong On December 8, 2024, The Market Monitor celebrates its 10th anniversary—a remarkable milestone in an era when print media is often described as a “sunset industry.” Surviving a decade in the publishing world, let alone thriving, is no small feat, especially in an age dominated by the swift rise of social media platforms and online publications. …
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received all 110,620 automated counting machines for the May 2025 midterm elections, marking a significant milestone in election preparations. Ken Cho, Vice President of Miru Systems, confirmed that the final batch of 9,860 machines, along with their hard cases, power cords, and adapters, has been successfully delivered to the Comelec warehouse in Biñan, Laguna. …
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The idea of another “People Power” movement to oust President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has resurfaced, particularly within the Duterte camp. However, the likelihood of such an effort succeeding is slim. The original People Power Revolution in 1986 was driven by widespread dissatisfaction and moral outrage against authoritarian rule, not orchestrated by a single faction. While past attempts, like the ousting …
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Larry Loteyro captured top honors in the 8th Samahang Plaridel Golf 2024 at the Villamor Air Base Golf Club in Pasay City last Nov. 26. Loteyro, who represented leading IT services provider ActionLabs, emerged with the low gross score of 78 to bag the championship in the event organized by the Association of Philippines Journalists Samahang Plaridel Foundation, Inc, and …
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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a strong warning against the increasing prevalence of investment scams in the Philippines, particularly those involving cryptocurrency. This surge comes amid skyrocketing cryptocurrency prices in the global market, which scammers are exploiting to deceive potential victims. CICC Executive Director Alexander Ramos revealed that two weeks ago, 14 individuals have lodged formal …
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Senator Joel Villanueva, along with several colleagues, is advocating for an increase in the proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), currently pegged at P733 million as approved by the House of Representatives under the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Villanueva confirmed his stance during an interview in Bocaue, Bulacan, on Friday, where he attended a …
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