July 2, 2025

Tarlac: Authorities arrested 94 persons illegally facilitating online and offline raffle draws without the required permits and legal documentation in Tarlac province, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press conference held at Camp Crame, PNP-ACG chief Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said the ACG operatives conducted a law enforcement operation on June 29 resulting in the arrest of three financiers and operators, 18 administrative staff, 43 head distributors, 19 distributors, and 11 agents who were facilitating both online and offline raffle draws. The operation was jointly conducted with the Police

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced the implementation of a digital safety reports portal, effective July 1, to streamline the reporting of safety occurrences and better identify and mitigate aviation safety risks. According to Philippines News Agency, the new portal aims to promote transparency and enhance information sharing within the aviation sector. The mandate for its use is in accordance with the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) and applies to all organizations, personnel, and individuals involved in reporting safety-related events to CAAP. This initiative covers all certified and approved aviation entities, licensed aviation professionals, and any

Cagayan de oro city: Bukidnon’s Claren Qui±o triumphed in the girls’ 7-10 division of the ICTSI Junior PGT Championship at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club. Despite a challenging final round, Qui±o carded an 84, culminating in a total score of 165. This performance allowed her to surpass first-day leader Francesca Geroy and fellow competitor Abby Qiu. According to Philippines News Agency, Qui±o, a nine-year-old from Del Monte School, expressed mixed emotions about her victory. “I was happy but nervous when I took the lead. On No. 9, I got a bit cheeky since my friends were watching,”

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating the sinking of Landing Craft Tank (LCT) San Juan Bautista in waters between Romblon and Sibuyan Island on Monday. In a situation report on Wednesday, PCG District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL) said six Filipino crew members of the ship were rescued by the fishing vessel Skip Jack Cri 03 and were found in good physical condition. According to Philippines News Agency, LCT San Juan Bautista’s master confirmed that it departed Guihulngan Port in Negros Oriental on June 28 and was bound for drydocking in Navotas City. The vessel was carrying 2,500 liters of

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday cautioned rice traders against exploiting the government’s ‘Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na’ program to justify slashing their buying prices from farmers. This came amid reports that palay (unhusked rice) prices in Victoria, Tarlac have dropped to as low as PHP13/kg – allegedly due to BBM Na’s low retail price, which is even cheaper than rice bran. According to Philippines News Agency, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa stated in a press briefing that traders cannot use the PHP20 rice price as a basis to lower their buying prices from farmers. He emphasized