Fake LandBank Cash Assistance Scam Targets Students Landbank denies the claims that the company is providing cash assistance to students during the fourth grading period. False information has been circulating regarding cash assistance allegedly distributed by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to students during the fourth grading period. This contradicts a post shared … Read more
After Being Trapped in a Burning LPG Store in Caloocan, a Worker Dies FIRE INCIDENT – A worker died after being trapped in a burning LPG store in Barangay 176 in North Caloocan. LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas, can be a big fire risk if it’s not handled carefully or if there are problems with … Read more
In QC, a lawyer was caught in a drug buy-bust operation QUEZON CITY – A lawyer and his companion were arrested in a buy-bust operation where drugs worth P1.3 million were confiscated. A 57-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were arrested at a house in Barangay Central after allegedly buying around 200 grams of shabu. … Read more
To Avoid Supporting His Ex-Wife, a Man Faked His Death Certificate United States – A man falsified his death certificate to avoid supporting his ex-wife. Jesse Kipf, 39, from Kentucky, confessed to accessing Hawaii’s death registry system. He gained entry using login details he stole from a doctor in Hawaii in January 2023. He committed … Read more
Money and jewelry were taken from one budol-budol lola to another lola CEBU – A female senior citizen fell victim to another lola, from whom money and jewelry were taken. “Budol-budol” is a prevalent form of scam in the Philippines where perpetrators employ various psychological tactics to deceive unsuspecting victims into giving them money, valuables, … Read more
Civil Service Commission Deems MMDA’s Acceptance of P200K from Chavit Singson Illegal CHAVIT SINGSON – The Civil Service Commission stated that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acted illegally by accepting the P200,000 from the former Ilocos Sur Governor. Singson’s staff was apprehended by MMDA enforcers for using the exclusive bus lane along EDSA. Rather … Read more
Pertussis Claims Life of Infant in Negros Occidental PERTUSSIS – Health officials announced the passing of a one-month-old baby boy from a locality in Negros Occidental who had been diagnosed with pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection, induces severe and uncontrollable bouts of coughing, often accompanied by a distinctive … Read more
Bongbong Marcos Asked About His Ties W/ Duterte Family BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. discussed his ties with the Duterte family. He said his relationship with VP Sara Duterte remained the same. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. offered a nuanced response when questioned about his connections with the Duterte clan, as per … Read more
Professional Football Player from Peru named Osama Vinladen OSAMA VINLADEN JIMENEZ LOPEZ – A 22-year-old football player from Peru, has been making waves not only for his skills on the field but also because of his name. His name first gained attention in 2017 when he joined the under-15 category of Peru’s national football team. … Read more
Philippine Government Considers Including Mental Health in PhilHealth Coverage PHILHEALTH – The Philippine government is contemplating the inclusion of mental health services within the coverage provided by the state health insurer, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). The government is considering adding mental health care to the services covered by the state health insurer, the … Read more
