Day: July 9, 2025

Manila: The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is intensifying its campaign to protect Filipinos from deceptive ‘foreign suitors’ and other cross-border scams who lure them into sham or abusive marriages abroad. In a news release, CFO Secretary Dante Ang II emphasized the development of a watchlist mechanism by the agency to detect red flags, prevent fraudulent unions, and track repeat offenders who exploit Filipinos, particularly women. According to Philippines News Agency, the CFO revealed that it now actively monitors a watchlist encompassing 356 individuals, including 258 foreign nationals, 60 Filipinos, and 38 suspected marriage brokers reported for engaging in illegal

Malaca±ang: Malaca±ang on Wednesday maintained that Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz is still the head of the agency. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro revealed she has not received any information suggesting that Ruiz will be replaced amid efforts to recalibrate the Marcos administration. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro stated, “Sa aking pagkakaalam wala pa po (As far as I know, there is none yet),” when asked to confirm reports about the alleged changes in the PCO leadership. She affirmed, “Nananatili pong Acting Secretary si Jay Ruiz (Jay Ruiz remains Acting Secretary).” Ruiz was reappointed by President

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a directive for the government to prioritize work and avoid engaging in political activities, as confirmed by Malaca±ang. In a press conference, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro reiterated that President Marcos is committed to serving the Filipino people, focusing solely on his mandate and the responsibilities that come with it. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized that President Marcos is clear about his objectives and the tasks that need to be accomplished. “Ang Pangulong Marcos Jr., alam po niya ang direksiyon niya. Alam po niya ang dapat na gawing trabaho at

Samar: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has asked at least four retailers in Samar province to explain the overpricing of processed meat despite the enforcement of a price freeze arising from the San Juanico Bridge crisis. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, DTI Eastern Visayas regional information officer Anthea Aivi Ancheta said establishment owners have already submitted their official explanation this week and they are ‘being processed’ by DTI officials. According to Philippines News Agency, the DTI is examining whether the price adjustments are justified or if retailers are manipulating prices. This inquiry follows the declaration of a state

Manila: A total of 42 private developers have committed to deliver 251,846 socialized housing units under the administration’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. In a news release on Wednesday, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said the commitment was formalized in a joint letter by top officials of four major developer groups. According to Philippines News Agency, these groups are the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations, Inc., National Real Estate Association, Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines, and the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. The letter expressed