Day: March 27, 2025

Malaca±ang: Malaca±ang on Thursday called on banks to come up with new policies to mitigate cyber fraud and attacks. This, after financial institutions supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas lost PHP5.82 billion from cyberattacks in 2024, higher by 2.6 percent from the recorded PHP5.67 billion worth of losses in 2023. According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized the need to strengthen the financial sector’s cyber resilience during a press briefing. She highlighted the importance of banks revising their internal policies to better address the increasing threat of cyberattacks. Castro also

Iloilo City: The local government is moving to standardize the qualifications of barangay health workers (BHWs) serving as Health Education and Promotion Officers (HEPOs) in Iloilo City, following a recommendation from the local health board. According to Philippines News Agency, Councilor Alan Zaldivar, chair of the committee on health, sanitation, and hospital services at the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council), emphasized the importance of equipping BHWs with the necessary skills and knowledge. This initiative aligns with the guidelines set by Universal Health Care and aims to enhance the workers’ communication skills and understanding of their responsibilities. Zaldivar sponsored the resolution that

Manila: Malaca±ang on Thursday expressed support for the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in tapping the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to track down overseas Filipinos peddling false information. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the NBI’s move should have been done a long time ago. According to Philippines News Agency, NBI Director Jaime Santiago earlier confirmed that the agency is coordinating with Interpol to pursue individuals overseas accused of spreading false information. The assistance was sought as Santiago acknowledged the legal complexities of such initiatives, especially in countries such as

Manila: Senator Grace Poe on Thursday emphasized the critical role of print media in the fight against the proliferation of fake news, describing it as a “bastion of accountability and responsibility” in today’s fast-paced digital environment. According to Philippines News Agency, Poe, in a news release, underscored how traditional print journalism maintains ethical standards, particularly in fact-checking, while social media prioritizes speed and virality. She stated, “Print remains essential in media today because it is seen as a bastion of accountability and responsibility. Print media is trusted and can confidently brand itself as a guardian of truth.” Poe highlighted the

Antique: Four hundred families displaced by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013 will soon receive their housing units following a raffle earlier this week, an official said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Eby Archangel Butiong, head of the Provincial Housing and Regulatory Office, stated that out of the 1,700 housing units constructed by the National Housing Authority (NHA) in Paradise Village in Barangay Lacayon, Bugasong town, 400 were raffled off to the beneficiaries on Monday. The beneficiaries will be able to inhabit their housing units once they have their electrical lines connected and minor repair works are completed. Although