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17 February

Romualdez all for unified PWD ID system

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 …

17 February

Misdeclared mackerel shipment flagged at Manila port

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 …

17 February

PCSO chief brands data breach report as ‘fake news’

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 …

17 February

BJMP locks Quiboloy back to Pasig jail

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. …

17 February

New DOTr head Dizon assured of senators’ support

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. …

17 February

ERJHS to honor 10 Most Outstanding Alumni

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 …

17 February

Phl exporters brace for new US packaging rules amid growth hopes

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 …

17 February

DoST develops tool to assess child malnutrition, learning

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 …

17 February

Liberation of Manila exhibition opens at Manila American Cemetery

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 …

17 February

High-tech deception

The digital age has changed how people get into romantic relationships, opening the door to a new breed of deception—AI-powered love scams. Fraudsters now leverage artificial intelligence to create convincing fake identities, using deepfake images, voice cloning, and AI-driven conversations to manipulate victims into emotional and financial entanglements. Unlike traditional scams, AI-enhanced fraud is more sophisticated and harder to detect. …

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