Day: June 16, 2025

Manila: The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Monday announced the formal launch of a major campaign aimed at addressing the surge in complaints against abusive online lending applications (OLAs). According to Philippines News Agency, PAOCC is coordinating with the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). This initiative follows directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to prioritize complaints against OLAs to ensure victims can obtain justice and access necessary legal remedies. PAOCC Executive Director Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz highlighted the severe impact of OLA

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have joined forces to employ workers for the broader rollout of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) programs. This initiative also aligns with the goal of expanding the PHP20 per kilogram rice offering under the Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na project. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma formalized this collaboration through a memorandum of agreement. This partnership is designed to support local farmers and consumers, as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Tiu Laurel highlighted that

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced a change in the schedule for the voter registration period for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Originally planned for July, the registration has now been moved to late October. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that the delay is to accommodate the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) scheduled for October 13. Garcia explained that the initial 11-day registration period was deemed insufficient and could potentially confuse Bangsamoro voters, as it might interfere with their participation in the BPE. The new registration period is set to

Manila: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Monday called on all elected officials under the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) to prioritize the people, reminding them that “faith and accountability are the core hallmarks of leadership.” According to Philippines News Agency, UBJP, the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), secured most of the elected positions in Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte in last month’s local elections. During a mass oath-taking ceremony at the BARMM government center, Macacua reminded the newly elected officials of the essence of true leadership

Quezon City: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday announced the immediate license suspension of a taxi driver who was caught on video trying to charge PHP1,260 for a ride from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspension was announced during a press conference at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) headquarters in Quezon City. The driver has already been slapped with a temporary license suspension, with the process for permanent revocation ongoing. The vehicle, operated by Taxi Hub Transport, has been impounded as it was found