Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, a business mission from the United States (US) will visit the Philippines in August with the hope of attracting the government’s interest in modern defense and security equipment. In a notice seen by Manila Bulletin, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 8, clarified that it is not giving out “cash aid” especially for graduating students. (DepEd Central Office / file photo) “It's unfortunate that there are still individuals or groups of individuals who are taking advantage of our...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate announced on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that together with other agencies, they would create a task force against fake product advertisements to be launched this year. (From left) FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate and FDA Director...
(COurtesy of DOTr-MRT) The Department of Transportation (DOTr), together with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), issued a warning to the public on Friday, Jan. 26, against a “fake” social media account pretending to be its affiliate to get personal credit card details from unknowing...
(Rep. Arroyo's office) Don't be swayed by these false advertisements bearing former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's images. The office of Arroyo, who is currently congresswoman of Pampanga's 2nd district, issued a "scam alert" after getting wind of these...
The Philippines, represented by the debating team of the Ateneo De Manila University (AdMU), took home World Universities Debating Championship held in Madrid, Spain. The Philippine contingent, composed of members of the Ateneo Debate Society (ADS), won the 2023 edition of the World Universities...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged Filipinos Friday, Dec. 2, to exercise vigilance when engaging in crypto operations as there are a new wave of scams involving this digital currency. Police Lt. Michelle Sabino, spokesperson of Philippine National Police's Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG),...
Digitas Philippines, the local arm of one of the world's leading integrated marketing agency networks, is set to activate an online campaign that puts the safety of the gaming community at the forefront. The group aims to make a difference through a collaborative and purposeful effort that may save...
The Diocese of Legazpi in Albay has warned the public against a scam using the name of a priest to ask money from individuals. Photo Diocese of Legazpi FB "It has come to our attention that a text message have been sent to many people, claiming to be from Msgr. Crispin C. Bernarte Jr., Vicar...
News that presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo already spent around P14.1 million on Facebook ads months before the kickoff of the official campaign period was met with derision by her critics, but she said on Thursday, Jan. 20, that supporters paid for these ads. Vice President Leni...
If he wins, senatorial candidate and human rights lawyer Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno will propose a law to level the playing field for political candidates in terms of equal airtime on television ads. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno is the guest on Vice President Leni Robredo’s radio show on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warned on Thursday, Nov.11 against delivery riders who are scamming users to pay for a "blood processing fee" through convenience stores. In a statement, PRC explained that the scam occurs as a person books a delivery rider to pick up blood from the PRC Blood Center....
