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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized more than 27,000 of its personnel to assist the local government units (LGUs) in responding to the threat of super typhoon “Betty” which is now bringing heavy rains especially in Northern Luzon. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the police forces were …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should issue an executive order that would transfer to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) certain functions of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to expedite the issuance of national identity card of Filipinos under the 2018 Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) law, the Department of …

At a Glance The National Privacy Commission (NPC) concluded an extensive investigation into unauthorized transactions involving GCash accounts, determining that the security breach resulted from well-planned phishing attacks. The phishing scheme targeting GCash users was launched through online gambling websites, with threat actors exploiting vulnerable individuals by tricking them into …

Luzon feels ‘habagat’ winds; Metro Manila at moderate risk for flooding STORM WATCH. An officer of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Cagayan monitors the weather, sea conditions, and flood warning system in flooded areas in his part of Northern Luzon to ensure the quick and safe evacuation of residents …

A grand auction featuring five masters will take place in the second quarter of 2023. In 1904, the Philippines under the American colonial government participated in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. More widely known as the St. Louis World’s Fair, the event showcased idyllic representations as well …

A wildfire that has consumed numerous homes is still burning out of control northwest of Halifax, forcing around 18,000 people to evacuate their homes.  Residents not allowed to return to their homes until advised by municipal authorities. A wildfire that has consumed several homes is still burning out of control …

Tens of thousands of Albertans have used the Vote Compass online tool since the 2023 election campaign began, and the opinions they’ve provided paint a vivid political picture of the province.  3 different ways to interpret Vote Compass data on values, policy preferences and self-identification. Tens of thousands of Albertans …

LA Tenorio (black shirt) PBA PHOTO  Barangay Ginebra’s veteran star playmaker LA Tenorio is itching to make his basketball comeback by the time the PBA kicks off its 48th season this October 15 at the the Smart Araneta Coliseum. But first things first, the 38-year-old Tenorio is focusing on his …

The opening of the National Museum Bohol’s ethno-archaeo exhibition will happen in the last week of May The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) will officially launch its newest exhibition, “PAGLAWIG: The Boholano Way of Life,” on May 31, 2023, 2p.m. The exhibition presents artifacts and ecofacts recovered by the …

Over 14,000 participants from 120 countries join the film market. We recently attended the Marché du Film at the Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes that ended on May 24. It gathered more than 14,000 accredited participants in Cannes from over 120 countries, including the Philippines. The onsite booths, …