Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday expressed alarm over the reported surge of text messages containing spam, including sketchy job offers that promised high salaries, saying it not only raises data privacy concerns but has put the country’s contact tracing efforts against COVID-19 in a...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that there are currently 161 higher education institutions (HEIs) nationwide that have been allowed to hold limited face-to-face classes. National University opens limited face-to-face classes for students taking up Medical Technology (ALI VICOY /...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Tuesday, Nov. 23, warned the public against the spate of scam text messages offering fake jobs. (GABRIELA BARON / MANILA BULLETIN) During a Laging Handa briefing, NPC Commissioner Mon Liboro urged the public to block the numbers of those offering dubious...
The Senate on Monday recalled the proposed budget of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for next year for supposedly taking a “hands-off” approach on the case involving pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena and the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa). It was Sen. Pia...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday urged his colleagues to immediately pass a bill establishing an educational commission in the Philippines to address the serious problems hounding the country’s educational system, such as funding and lack of classrooms. Drilon said there is a...
Have you been getting spam messages lately? A mall goer scans a QR code before entry into the establishment. The national government requires the use of the StaySafe as its digital contact tracing application of choice. (Courtesy of StaySafe PH/Facebook) Netizens were quick to point out contact...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the draft guidelines for the registration and operation of online lending platforms (OLPs) as part of its efforts to stop abusive and predatory practices. The Commission released for public comment the draft guidelines on November 19,...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the rescheduling of the November and December Dentist Licensure Examination (DLE). (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said the examination's written phase will now be held from January 12 to 14, while the practical phase will be conducted from January...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed their commitment to promote the equality and empowerment of women and girls in the Southeast Asia region. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) PCW and ASEAN also stressed the...
The search queries in the Philippines related to violence against women and children (VAWC) and sexual, physical, psychological violence rose by 63 percent during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to GABRIELA. (UNSPLASH) "Violence against Filipino women is now at an all-time...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that substance abuse is not included among the grounds in order to disqualify a candidate who is running in an election. “Substance abuse is not among the disqualifications provided for by law,” said Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez on...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has condemned the killing of an election officer in Northern Samar province and urged authorities to immediately apprehend the individuals who were behind the crime. "The Comelec condemns the craven killing of Acting Election Officer James Diaz...
