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PAGCOR: All licenses canceled but illegal POGOs still exist

Manila, March 4 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said all licensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have been shut down but illegal gambling networks persist. D... Read More


Marcos OKs P700-M funding for child dev't centers construction

Manila, March 4 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved the PHP700-million funding for the establishment of child development centers (CDCs) in 4th and 5th class municipalities. "Gaw... Read More


Nat'l Security Adviser: China claim on Palawan baseless

Manila, March 4 -- National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Ano on Tuesday called Chinese claims that Palawan was historically part of China as "baseless and revisionist." "We categorically reject the... Read More


DSWD-DOJ partnership to help individuals in crisis achieve justice

Manila, March 3 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday forged a partnership for the implementation of the Client Referral and Psycho-S... Read More


Comelec invites 'clueless' TV contestant

Manila, March 3 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has invited the 20-year-old contestant of a noontime show after she admitted being clueless on the latter's mandate and functions. Comelec Ch... Read More


Oscar Orbos tapped as PTV OIC-general manager - PCO

Manila, March 3 -- Former Executive Secretary and now television executive Oscar Orbos has been appointed acting General Manager of People's Television Network (PTV). Presidential Communications Offi... Read More


Strong survey ratings show Reds failed to 'demonize' AFP

Manila, March 3 -- The high ratings shown by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the latest OCTA Research Survey is clear proof that the communist insurgents failed in its campaign to "demoni... Read More


Tighter mining rules, higher industry contributions pushed in Senate

Manila, March 3 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday called for stricter regulations on mining operations in the country, emphasizing the need to maximize the industry's contributions to the... Read More


Digital council to craft code of ethics for social media pushed

Manila, March 3 -- A lawmaker on Monday proposed the creation of a Digital Council of the Philippines to craft its own code of ethics and combat the spread of fake news in the country. In a press con... Read More


DA to go after smugglers of P202-M misdeclared shipment from China

Manila, March 3 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to run after those behind the PHP202 million worth of frozen fish shipment declared as plant-based commodities from China. DA Sec... Read More