February, 2025

• 3 February

  Gov’t to throw the book at spy coddlers

  

  The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a stern warning against individuals aiding foreign spies in the country, vowing to take legal action against them for violating Philippine laws. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said they are working closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to gather intelligence on suspected foreign spies, including …

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• 3 February

  Aid continues for displaced IGL workers

  

  The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting workers displaced by Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), formerly known as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the government remains dedicated to supporting these workers by organizing career fairs and providing livelihood opportunities. He noted that DOLE’s National Capital Region office regularly holds job …

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• 3 February

  Over P10-M worth of shabu intercepted at Port of Clark

  

  Customs officers at the Port of Clark have intercepted a shipment containing P10.2 million worth of shabu, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced Friday. Port of Clark District Collector Jairus Reyes said the illegal drugs were concealed inside four aluminum tubes, weighing approximately 1.5 kg. The shipment, which originated from the United States, was misdeclared as a “Black Vinyl Window …

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• 3 February

  DFA eyeing office expansion in Phl, overseas

  

  The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to expand its presence both locally and internationally, with plans to open additional consular offices in the Philippines and new diplomatic missions in Asia and the United States, Secretary Enrique Manalo announced on Friday. Among the upcoming overseas consulates are those in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; South Korea; and the United …

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• 3 February

  Marcos says proposed P200 wage hike needs further study

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for a thorough review of the proposed P200 daily wage increase, following calls from lawmakers urging him to certify the measure as urgent. Speaking in a chance interview in Pasay City on Friday, Marcos highlighted the role of the tripartite wage board in determining salary adjustments and the need to assess how …

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• 3 February

  Pinoy cop among dead in US plane-chopper collision

  

  The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed on Friday that a Filipino police officer was among the 67 people killed in the mid-air collision between a military helicopter and a commercial airliner near Washington, D.C. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP Information Chief Col. Randulf Tuaño identified the victim as Col. Pergentino Malabed, chief of the Supply Management Division …

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• 3 February

  Espionage

  

  The recent discovery of foreign spies operating within the Philippines serves as a stark reminder of the escalating security threats facing our nation. These covert agents, often disguised as ordinary businessmen or tourists, are an alarming presence that compromises not only our national security but also the sovereignty of our country. With intelligence activities gaining momentum across the globe, it …

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• 3 February

  FAO makes strong pitch for Nitrogen use

  

  By Rose de la Cruz With most countries in the world actively pushing for nitrogen use in highly degraded soils, the reverse seems to be happening in the country. The Department of Agriculture seems to just be paying lip service to rejuvenating soils through biofertilizers and natural fertilizer ingredients, which one  local company (apparently not close to DA)  can adequately …

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• 3 February

  Go Negosyo, Malaysian firm to push for new durian plantations

  

  One of the pioneer agriculture companies of Go Negosyo’s development program for micro, small, and medium enterprises has inked an agreement with a Malaysian firm to put up new durian plantations in the country. Go Negosyo, the advocacy arm of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), said Yovel East Research and Development Inc. had signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia’s …

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• 3 February

  DA eyes P49/kg MSRP for imported rice

  

  After getting bashed by all sectors  for its outrageous plan to impose a maximum suggested retail price of P58 per kg for imported rice, now the Department of Agriculture wants to adopt a lower MSRP of P49 beginning March. But that would hinge on a favorable pricing condition in the global market  to persist by then. During a market inspection …

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