Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the government to take immediate action against the recruitment of Filipinos for overseas scam hubs, warning that such operations expose workers to human trafficking, torture, and other crimes. Citing intelligence reports, Gatchalian revealed that syndicates actively target Filipinos seeking jobs abroad, luring them into illegal activities under false pretenses. He called on the Bureau of …
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) recently met with private hospital groups and national health associations to enhance coordination and improve healthcare services for Filipinos. PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado led discussions with representatives from Metro Pacific Health Corp., Mount Grace Hospital Group, Unilab Foundation, AC Health, St. Luke’s Medical Center, The Medical City, the Private Hospitals Association of …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reiterated its support for the country’s Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPOs) companies and cited the sector’s contributions to providing thousands of quality jobs for Filipinos. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco also assured the country’s foreign chambers of commerce that the state gaming firm will continue its advocacy for SCBPOs and …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision to move away from a transportation system dominated by private cars is a long-overdue step toward a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility network. As newly-appointed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon emphasized, this shift signals a renewed commitment to prioritizing public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, and alternative mobility options over the traditional …
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CIMB Bank Philippines has secured the 41st spot in the World’s Top 100 Digital Banks 2025 ranking by The Asian Banker, the leading provider of strategic intelligence in financial services. The ranking assessed over 160 digital banks from 42 markets, using a comprehensive scorecard that evaluated customer reach, market coverage, profitability, asset and deposit growth, and funding capabilities. In the …
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Cashless/contactless toll collection on major toll expressways will be re-implemented beginning March 15, 2025, months after the dry-run of contactless transactions program, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) announced. According to TRB, toll expressway users are required to have valid Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) device or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sticker installed on their vehicles. Implementation of cashless/contactless toll payments will …
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With online love scams becoming increasingly sophisticated, Senator Joel Villanueva has called for intensified public awareness campaigns and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating cybercrime. Villanueva’s statement follows a report from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) revealing eight cases of online romance scams in January alone. According to PNP-ACG data, a total of 72 cases …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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