The Philippine National Police (PNP) is open to any legislative effort that would hold accountable all gun owners if they fail to properly secure their firearms, particularly in households with minors. The legislation was proposed following the Tacloban City gun attack when a PNP-issued gun and a...
Modern communications technology and the popularity of social media among Filipinos have been forcing large-scale mining companies to behave, a top official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said amid questions on whether or not responsible could exist in the country....
Philippine online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has joined the leading betting companies in Brazil and the world in the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) as part of its expansion into the Brazilian gaming space. In a statement, the IBJR said that, with DigiPlus’ accession,...
The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines held an online dialogue with more than 70 business owners in Siargao to strengthen communication and address concerns involving tourist behavior on the island. The virtual meeting via Zoom on May 14 followed the recent visit of Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh...
GCash, a Philippines ' finance super app and with a large cashless ecosystem, delivered a pointed message at the 2026 National Innovation Day: artificial intelligence must be built on accountability, or it risks making financial exclusion worse, not better. Speaking before policymakers, tech...
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh has called for the firm enforcement of Philippine laws against foreign tourists who engage in misconduct, following reports of incidents in Siargao. “We want to say this loud and clear: If there is an Israeli tourist who is misbehaving, the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 26, welcomed the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI) — a major initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aimed at strengthening the Philippines’ artificial...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, January 9, launched Project AGAP.AI, a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping teachers, learners, parents, and school leaders with the skills and safeguards needed for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in basic education. Formally...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is intensifying its campaign against illegal betting in the country while reaffirming its commitment to responsible gaming, transparency, and public welfare. In a press conference held at the City of Dreams Manila on October 29, PCSO General Manager...
Emphasizing that playing the lottery should always remain a form of safe and enjoyable entertainment—not a financial risk—the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday, October 29, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible gaming during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Lottery...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday, September 30, exposed a massive network of illegal online gambling in the Philippines—revealing more than 1,000 unlicensed gambling websites and over 100 social media influencers promoting illicit operations. CICC’s Threat...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially phased out Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and introduced a new, age-appropriate Reproductive Health Education (RHE) policy for Filipino students. The announcement was made by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara following President Marcos’...