Fake lawyer arrested due to swindling FAKE LAWYER – A man in Quezon City was arrested after he pretended to be a lawyer online, taking P18,000 from his victim, an online seller. The suspect was identified as Ivan Blake Marquez, whoM the victim met in December last year. The victim first paid P6,000 to the … Read more
DICT on SIM registration: “Itong selfie verification system, it’s a way for the public to be ensured that their identities are protected” SIM REGISTRATION – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that selfie verification will prevent the pre-registration of SIMs. The DICT maintained that selfie verification remained an important part of the … Read more
Groups Calls For Stop of SIM Card Registration in the Philippines STOP SIM CARD REGISTRATION IN PH – A group, the Junk SIM Registration Network, called for the stopping of the SIM card registration in the country. The SIM cardholders in the Philippines are now mandated to register to their telecommunication provider companies. Among these … Read more
Senate President Zubiri on DOH OIC Vergeire: “She knows her job very well… in the Department of Health” SENATE PRESIDENT ZUBIRI — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that he recommended DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire to be the new Health Secretary. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has yet to appoint a permanent Department of … Read more
Honest security guard returns bag with lots of cash HONEST SECURITY GUARD – A security personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) returned to the owner the bag he found containing P1.4 million in cash. Filipinos generally value honesty. Stories about returning lost and found items to the owners or surrendering them to the … Read more
DICT is aiming to hit at least 1 million SIM registration per day. SIM REGISTRATION – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that it is aiming to register at least 1 million SIMs per day. In a press briefing held last January 10, Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo disclosed … Read more
Due to its qualification against possible candidates with HIV/AIDS, Binibining Pilipinas was accused of discrimination BINIBINING PILIPINAS – The most prestigious beauty pageant in the country has been accused of discrimination against possible candidates with HIV/AIDS. The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has started accepting application for the 2023 edition of the Binibining Pilipinas. The … Read more
SSS MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION 2023 – Here is a list of the updated contributions to the Social Security System this year. The SSS monthly contributions changes from time to time. The changes usually affects all members – employed, self-employed, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), household helpers or kasambahays, employers, and voluntary members.
A public school teacher/real estate broker was arrested for extortion PANGINGIKIL – A female public school teacher was arrested for extorting money. Aside from being a teacher, the suspect sidelines as a real estate broker. Jose Terry Dela Cruz, the victim, said that the suspect was introduced to him by a friend. He asked for … Read more
Globe Telecom: “Only use official channels for their SIM registration” SIM REGISTRATION – Telecommunications company Globe Telecom reminded mobile phone users to register their SIMs using official channels. On Tuesday, the telco said that mobile phone users must register their SIMs (subscriber identity module) using official channels since sharing personal information with individuals offering assistance … Read more