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Day: October 7, 2023

PH repatriates non-marital Filipino children from Jordan

The Philippine government was finally able to repatriate the first batch of non-marital children from Jordan after almost a decade of discussions with local authorities. The Philippine Embassy in Jordan led the repatriation of at least 13 children, th…

DepEd warns teachers vs. ‘Labas casa’ car loan scam

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued an advisory to the public, especially teachers, cautioning them against a car loan scam called “Labas casa” or Assume Balance/Loan Accommodation. In the advisory, posted on its official Facebook page on F…

Comelec files 5 vote-buying DQ cases, reminds LGUs of prohibitions

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday began filing petitions against Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) candidates allegedly involved in vote buying. In an interview, Comelec Deputy Executive for Operations Rafael Olaño said …

DICT-CICC steps up monitoring of online apps in 100 sites

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have achieved a ‘milestone’ with the full operation of monitoring apps in 100 sites nationwide. The Consumer Application…

First 3 houses for ex-rebels in remote Samar town completed

At least three houses for former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have been completed during the first six weeks of construction in the interior town of San Jose de Buan in Samar province, an Army official said. Brig. Gen. Lenart Lelina, 801st I…