Day: June 18, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) launched a new website, ‘Pagcor Guarantee’, aimed at enhancing the protection of online gamers and addressing the proliferation of fraudulent gaming platforms. The website, www.pagcor.ph/pagcorguarantee, will assist the public in verifying licensed online gaming providers and help prevent scams. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGCOR Chairperson and CEO Alejandro Tengco emphasized that the website would enable players to easily identify and confirm whether online gaming sites are properly licensed before engaging in play or making payments. Tengco highlighted that this initiative is part of a broader governmental effort to protect Filipino consumers

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has discovered prima facie evidence to file charges against Chinese national Gong Wen Li, also known as ‘Kelly Tan Lim,’ concerning the kidnapping for ransom and subsequent killing of 67-year-old businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo in April. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOJ’s resolution follows the conclusion of the preliminary investigation conducted by the National Prosecution Service (NPS). The DOJ has directed the filing of charges in court for the offense of kidnapping for ransom with homicide against Gong Wen Li, also known as Kelly Tan Lim.

Manila: The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) has resumed full operation on Wednesday after a comprehensive repair and assessment brought on by an electrical fault located between the Redemptorist-Aseana Station and Baclaran Station. In a statement, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) — the private operator of LRT-1 — said full operations resumed at 5:38 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Trains are now running from Fernando Poe Jr. Station to Dr. Santos Station and vice versa,’ it said. The repairs and assessments were made by the LRMC’s Engineering and Maintenance Team. ‘We extend our sincere gratitude for the

Kagoshima: A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) delegation has visited the 10th Regional Headquarters of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima to boost defense and security cooperation in the maritime region. The PCG said this is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of forging closer defense and security cooperation, as well as lasting economic partnerships, with major countries in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the delegation was led by PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO) Vice Admiral Edgar Yba±ez, PCG Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Arnaldo Lim, and Exercise Director Captain Lawrence Roque. ‘We are looking

Quezon City: Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the importance of critical thinking in the face of increasing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and deepfakes online. This statement comes in response to a viral AI-generated content incident on Facebook, involving two supposed learners questioning the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, Angara stressed the necessity for social media users, particularly learners, to be vigilant and cautious online. He remarked on the capabilities of AI, urging people to be careful. “Magaling talaga ang AI. So, kailangan maingat ang tao ngayon (The AI is really