The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, July 18, said that posts circulating on social media about a “Yolanda”-like supertyphoon approaching the Philippines are “fake.” PAGASA Weather Specialist Chenel Dominguez clarified that...
By Hannah L. Torregoza Senators on Tuesday, July 16 expressed alarm over the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recent discovery of some 1,200 fake birth certificates in Davao del Sur. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he believes the fraudulent practice...
By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV DAVAO CITY – Mayor Jose Nelson Z. Sala Sr. of Santa Cruz municipality in Davao del Sur province vowed to cooperate with the investigation on the controversy regarding the spurious birth certificates issued by its Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO). In a statement,...
DAVAO CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Davao arrested a 21-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday afternoon, July 9, for applying for a Philippine passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)-Davao here using falsified documents. THE National Bureau of Investigation-Davao...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, June 10, advised the public against the purchase and use of the counterfeit version of two drug products. Photo from Pixabay In two separate FDA advisories—No. 2024-0831 for Ibuprofen + Paracetamol (Alaxan®FR) 200 mg/325 mg Capsule and No....
Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said on Monday, June 3, that he is set to file cyber libel cases against those behind the "black propaganda" spreading unsubstantiated claims against him to discredit his leadership. The former Senate President said this as he refuted all these allegations which...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 23, warned school officials, teachers, and the public about a “fake” graduation message supposedly issued by Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte circulating online. (Courtesy of DepEd Facebook Page) “DepEd reminds...
Alden Richards was quick to address a controversial issue about him supposedly commenting via social media relating the failed relationship of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The actor’s alleged comment, as posted on X: "Kathryn, gave her love and trust to you pati na ang...
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...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has warned the public about the fake “cash assistance” programs being promoted in online posts. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Binabalaan namin ang ating mga kababayan laban sa mga kumakalat na mga post sa social media patungkol sa mga umano’y ‘cash...
Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan on Wednesday, May 1, pressed for the passage of the bill that would impose stringent penalties, including life imprisonment, against those responsible for the large-scale manufacture, sale, and possession of counterfeit...
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) highlighted the Philippines best practices in the protection of consumer rights, including the country’s efforts to protect against the sale of counterfeit products. The 2024 Special 301 Report released by the USTR, an annual watch list...
