Bayani Fernando dies BAYANI FERNANDO – The former Marikina City mayor and former MMDA chairman has passed away at the age of 77. Through social media posts, many barangays in Marikina expressed their sadness at his untimely death. Fernando also served as the representative for Marikina’s 1st congressional district from 2016 to 2022. He was … Read more
Security personnel of NAIA says she swallowed chocolates and not the missing $300 CHOCOLATES, NOT DOLLARS? – The personnel from the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) implicated in the recent theft at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 is claiming that she swallowed chocolates and not the missing $300. To assert her innocence, she … Read more
A security officer at NAIA was accused of stealing money from a foreign passenger THEFT – A female personnel from the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) was caught on camera allegedly pocketing money stolen from a foreigner at NAIA Terminal 1. In a photo, the woman can be seen swallowing money worth $300, approximately equivalent … Read more
UnionBank said that the new feature will be gradually rolled by the last quarter of 2023. UNIONBANK – The Union Bank of the Philippines is set to offer Bitcoin Trading on its mobile app in October 2023. The bank said on Tuesday that it has received a Certificate of Authority from the Bangko Sentral ng … Read more
NBI arrests three individuals for selling registered SIM cards NBI – Three individuals were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation in Pasay City for allegedly engaging in the sale of registered SIM cards. The NBI Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) conducted separate operations on September 8, resulting in the arrest of Beverly Cruz, Keone Lebumfacil, and … Read more
SENATE PANEL — The Senate Committee on Finance has approved the budget proposal of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) for fiscal year 2024. The Presidential Communications Office is seeking PHP 1.921 billion in order to sustain its operations for next year and the proposed budget will be endorsed to the plenary. In defending the PCO … Read more
PCO Secretary Cheloy Garafil: “For the record, Mr. Chair, wala po kaming troll. No troll farm, no troll army” PCO – On Monday, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil insisted that the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has no troll farm or troll army. During the Senate Committee on Finance hearing of the … Read more
After his past controversy, John Amores is hoping to make it to the PBA JOHN AMORES – The controversial basketball player is determined to move past the controversies that have surrounded him and aims to establish a career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The former Jose Rizal University standout gained notoriety for his involvement … Read more
Leachon resigns as DOH special adviser DR. TONY LEACHON – The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the resignation of the special adviser of the agency, acknowledging his decision to prioritize his family. The DOH expressed its openness to any well-intentioned offers of assistance as they continue working together towards Universal Health Care (UHC). Leachon … Read more
DICT Aims to Release the National Digital IDs by the End of the Year NATIONAL ID – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to release the national digital identifications (IDs) by the end of the year. This is in accordance with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s instruction to hasten its issuance after … Read more
