Technology has revolutionized our way of life—the way we live, work, and communicate. Unfortunately, alongside the benefits of technology, there’s a darker side to it—the rise of scams and other fraudulent schemes that have victimized the public. In 2023, at least ₱155 million was lost to scammers. But it could …
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President Marcos’s food tourism push isn’t about Michelin stars, it’s about showcasing a vibrant culinary heritage A self-proclaimed “foodie,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken the lid off the sizzling cauldrons — a veritable smorgasbord — of varied and unique Filipino dishes. In his latest vlog, “Chibog,” which means eating …
Read More »Trillanes says another oust-Marcos plot brewing
Antonio Trillanes IV (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Two senior officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) are plotting to oust President Marcos to make way for a takeover either by former president Rodrigo Duterte or his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said yesterday. …
Read More »Marcos eyes gov’t reorganization to solve water crisis
Citing their overlapping functions, President Marcos said he wants a reorganization of the government’s various water agencies to address the water crisis and serve some 40 million Filipinos who do not have access to formal water resources. During a sectoral briefing on Tuesday, May 7, the Chief Executive was informed …
Read More »House leaders: Senate ‘losing integrity’ over PDEA leaks probe
Incoming Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (L) and outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte (C) take part in the inauguration ceremony for Marcos at the Malacanang presidential palace grounds in Manila on June 30, 2022. The son of the Philippines’ late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was to be sworn in as president on …
Read More »Supreme Court defines red-tagging as threat that could warrant protection
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that red-tagging, vilification, labeling, and guilt by association all threaten a person’s right to life, liberty, or security. Therefore, the High Court held that these could justify the issuance of a writ of amparo, whose privileges can include a permanent protection order. This is …
Read More »Marcos to reassemble UniTeam for 2025 polls
After the merger of two major political parties in the country—Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and Lakas-CMD, President Marcos is bent on reassembling the UniTeam ahead of the 2025 elections. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. oversees the signing of the alliance agreement between the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas and Lakas-CMD …
Read More »Lakas-CMD, PFP forge alliance for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’
Lakas-CMD President and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (3rd from right) shakes hand with his Partido Federal Pilipinas (PFP) counterpart Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. after signing the document formalizing their alliance on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City. (Courtesy: Office of House Speaker Martin Romualdez) The …
Read More »DOJ, CHR probe ‘degrading, traumatic’ strip searches at Bilibid
Inmates from the Correctional Institution for Women visit their husbands or relatives at the New Bilibid Prison during the Christmas holidays, in Muntinlupa on December 24, 2022. (AFP / Kevin Tristan Espiritu) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commission of Human Rights (CHR) said on Wednesday …
Read More »Recto backs payout of long overdue benefits to IBC retirees
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto Finance Secretary and ex-officio Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) member Ralph Recto supported the immediate release of the long overdue retirement pay benefits of the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) employees. “My heart goes out to the IBC employees who have long waited for …
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