The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is now selling condominium units in Manila tied to the realty firm operated by the children of incarcerated businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles. In a notice of sale, the BIR said it will auction off six residential and one commercial condominium units owned by JCLN...
Cases of online scams went down by more than 40 percent in January this year compared to the same month in 2023, the Anti-Cybercrime Group of the Philippine National Police (PNP-ACG) has disclosed. PNP-ACG director Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia said that from 1,045 cases that were reported to their...
From left to right: Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (PPAB, Facebook) Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong and Ako Bicol Party-list...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Yamsuan (Facebook) As workers continue to lose their hard-earned money to scammers and fraudulent activities, a neophyte lawmaker in the House of Representatives proposed the creation of government-led financial literacy programs...
Para sa'yo, susungkitin ko mga bituin. Ipagsisibak kita ng kahoy para sa matamis mong oo. Ipag-iigib kita para makuha ang iyong kamay mula sa iyong mga magulang (For you, I will reach for the stars. I will chop fuel wood for your sweet yes. I will fetch water for you to gain your hand from your...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, February 11 warned the public against the proliferation of love scams this month amid the Valentine’s Day celebration. Gatchalian issued the warning, noting that this month, unscrupulous individuals may take advantage of individuals who are likely to...
Amid calls for cooperation to fight online scams, a major telecommunication company was able to block 21.9 million bank-related spams and scams in its short messaging service (SMS) in 2023. The SIM Registration Law also appeared to have played a key role since its implementation last year since...
Looks can be deceiving, and in the case of a love scam, especially those who feel the pressure this love month, it can cost your hard-earned money… lots of money. In one of its cases, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) narrated how a 59-year old woman lost around...
Cybercrime syndicates have been taking advantage of the strict security rules of condominium buildings and gated subdivisions in the conduct of their illegal activities as part of their modus operandi, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. Col. Jay Guillermo, chief of the...
Every February 14th, millions of couples around the world celebrate this special occasion as a symbol of their love for each other. Photo from Pixabay On this enchanting day, the very air transforms into a symphony of romance, as the world is bathed in the soft glow of love and admiration. Business...
The nation's leading newspaper, Manila Bulletin, has joined other private groups in collaborating with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to combat love scams as Valentine's Day approaches. From left to right: Jay-Anne Encarnado, Converge ICT Head of Corporate...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday, Jan. 31 reminded the public to be cautious against love scams as the month of love approaches. Photo from Pixabay "Take care of your heart, don't be too hasty, there are love scams," CICC Executive Director Alexander Ramos...
