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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said it is eyeing legal action against social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), over the proliferation of online scams. In a radio interview, CICC executive director Alexander Ramos said the social network giants “have not been cooperative in implementing …

The Philippine Embassy in Beirut sent home 12 Filipinos amid continued tensions there between Hezbollah, a known ally of Palestinian militant group Hamas, and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Philippine Ambassador Raymond R. Balatbat (sixth from the right) with the third batch of …

DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato has embarked on its annual year end province-wide relief program that will benefit at least 400,000 families in the province. A MUSLIM woman in Kidapawan City receives a 10-kilo bag of rice from the provincial government of Cotabato on December 14. (Provicial …

OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (File photo) Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives for approving four House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR) that grant amnesty to former rebels. The lower house of the Congress adopted HCRs …

Mayor Eric Olivarez with elected officials of Liga ng Barangay (Photo from Parañaque PIO) The newly elected officials of Liga ng Barangay took their oath of office before Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Mayor’s Office on the fourth floor of Parañaque City Hall. According …

Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano (Photo from Pasay PIO) The Department of the Interior and Local Government awarded the Pasay city government with Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) on Dec. 13 held at the Manila Hotel. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano personally received the award and thanked the DILG for recognizing …

President Bongbong Marcos noted trust and unity were key to securing peace in the ASEAN region during the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit./PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Sunday, Dec. 17, highlighted the importance of unity among member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations amid what he said were continued violations …

NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan NEDA move to lead to higher rice prices, group warns Farmers are up in arms over the government’s decision to extend lower tariffs on rice and other imported commodities until the end of 2024, saying this will only lead to higher prices of the staple grain …

PALACE WELCOME. President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko (right) at the Akasaka Palace Moto-Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan during the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation on Saturday. PPA pool At least five …

Malacañang is opening its doors to the public again through its “Tara sa Palasyo” event, the Presidential Communication Office said late Friday. “Step into the world of ‘Tara sa Palasyo,’ where tradition meets festivity in the heart of Malacañang. The President (Ferdinand Marcos Jr.) and First Lady (Liza Araneta-Marcos) graciously …