Day: April 7, 2025

Manila: The House Tri Committee (Tri Comm) inquiry on misinformation will identify ways to stop disinformation on social media and protect the rights of individuals to express themselves, a House leader said Monday. House Assistant Minority Leader and Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre stated that the inquiry on Tuesday will dig deeper into how Congress can address disinformation on social media. According to Philippines News Agency, the Tri Comm, comprised of the Committees on Public Order and Safety, the Information and Communications Technology, and the Public Information, is intensifying its investigation into the spread of disinformation and fake news online.

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has confiscated PHP1.27 million worth of illegal drugs during weeklong operations from March 31 to April 6. A total of 22 operations were conducted across various parts of Bicol, resulting in the arrest of 29 individuals, including three high-value targets and 26 street-level individuals involved in illegal drug activities. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon reported that the confiscated drugs included an estimated 187.29 grams of shabu and 7.50 grams of marijuana. Among the provinces, Camarines Sur reported the highest drug seizure with PHP587,928, followed by Albay

Manila: Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday renewed her call for the immediate passage of the Anti-POGO Act, stressing the urgent need for a regional approach to dismantle transnational scam operations linked to offshore gambling. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposed measure targets a permanent ban on the operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and mandates accountability for those involved in serious crimes, rejecting the idea of deportation as a ‘get-out-of-jail-free card.’ It also aims to repeal tax exemptions granted during the Duterte administration, while still empowering the Bureau of Internal Revenue to pursue unpaid dues.

Manila: With the April 15 income tax deadline approaching, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has intensified its efforts to digitalize services, aiming to simplify the tax filing process for taxpayers. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. announced this initiative on Monday through a public advisory on his official Facebook page, urging taxpayers to utilize the agency’s electronic facilities and tax payment channels for a hassle-free experience. According to Philippines News Agency, Commissioner Lumagui emphasized the BIR’s commitment to making tax compliance easier and more convenient. He highlighted the availability of the e-Filing Center and the Regional District Offices’ (RDOs) eLounges,

Dumaguete: The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is hopeful for a reclassification of one town and one city in Negros Oriental currently listed under the ‘red’ category of election areas of concern for the upcoming May 12 elections. Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, the newly appointed director of PRO-NIR, expressed this intent during a media interview, highlighting that Negros Oriental is the only area in the entire NIR with ‘red’ zones, specifically Guihulngan City and La Libertad town. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Wanky stated that there have been no recent reports of election-related violent