Day: May 1, 2025

Manila: The Senate has invited InfinitUs Marketing Solutions, Inc. to participate in a hearing next week concerning its alleged 2023 agreement with the Chinese embassy to conduct pro-Beijing social media campaigns. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, who confirmed this development on Thursday, emphasized that the firm would have the opportunity to present its perspective. According to Philippines News Agency, the Senate Special Committee on Maritime and Admiralty Zones, chaired by Tolentino, is conducting this inquiry as part of an ongoing investigation into foreign interference and espionage. The committee aims to address concerns regarding the integrity of democratic processes. Tolentino stated,

Kuala Lumpur: Padel Pilipinas bets LA Ca±izares and Joanna Tao Yee Tan pulled off a 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 victory over five-time champions Irina Chernaya of Russia and Tim Brown of Australia to capture the mix pro title at the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Open held on April 24-27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was the first title for the Filipino tandem after a runner-up finish at the APPT Manila Open last February. According to Philippines News Agency, Tan, ranked No. 2 behind Japanese Kotomi Ozawa in the pro rankings, also bagged the silver medal in the women’s category. She

Pasay City: The nationwide job fairs in 69 areas across the country will continue until May 2, coinciding with the Labor Day celebration, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced Thursday. These simultaneous events will be held in Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and the Davao Region. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized that these job fairs are not only creating opportunities for more employment but are also bringing jobs closer to the citizens. During the 123rd Labor Day celebration at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, he highlighted that from July 2022 to February

Pasay City: The government would improve the country’s critical infrastructure to improve the commuting experience of Filipino workers, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday. During the 123rd Labor Day celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Marcos emphasized the need to ease the transit burdens on Filipinos commuting to work. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos highlighted the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure, including the construction of roads, bridges, and piers, to ensure faster and safer travel across the country. He emphasized the importance of reducing the time spent by commuters in transit, allowing them to

Caraga: A month-long series of anti-drug operations conducted by the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) during April resulted in the seizure of 499.8 grams of shabu and 0.95 grams of marijuana, with an estimated value of PHP3,398,890, the PRO-13 reported on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the intensified operations by various stations and units under PRO-13 led to the apprehension of 101 individuals involved in illegal drug activities. Among those arrested were 27 identified as High-Value Individuals (HVIs) and 74 classified as Street-Level Individuals. A significant drug bust occurred on April 7 in Nasipit, Agusan del