Day: July 14, 2025

Manila: Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday pushed for tighter regulations on online gambling, highlighting that existing laws are lagging behind the swift advancements in digital technology, which has led to widespread addiction through mobile applications. According to Philippines News Agency, Senator Hontiveros mentioned that her office has received numerous appeals from families of individuals who have become addicted to online gambling, with many falling into debt or resorting to extreme measures like taking their own lives. She emphasized the urgent need for legislation to restrict access to online gambling, especially through e-wallets and super apps, as the unchecked growth of

Caticlan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the groundbreaking and time capsule laying for the construction of the new Caticlan Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at the Caticlan Airport in Aklan, hailing it as a major step in improving regional connectivity, tourism, and economic growth. According to Philippines News Agency, the event marked a significant milestone as President Marcos emphasized the strategic importance of enhancing regional access and bypassing the congested Manila airport. The Caticlan Airport, situated in the municipality of Malay in northern Aklan, is the most direct gateway to Boracay Island. With the upcoming terminal expansion, the

Manila: The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday said Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. had already surrendered his Maltese passport before the filing of his candidacy for the 2022 elections. “The alleged existing Maltese passport of Secretary Gilberto Teodoro (Jr.) was surrendered and renounced before the filing of his certificate of candidacy in 2021 for the 2022 elections,” DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, this statement follows a report claiming that Teodoro was issued a Maltese passport on December 22, 2016, valid for 10 years. “Its existence was disclosed to the

Tokyo: Whether Japan should continue to accept more foreign workers or curb its foreign labor intake has become a key issue in the July 20 House of Councillors election amid concerns among the public over crimes and other incidents caused by some foreigners. The number of foreign residents in the country topped 3.7 million by the end of last year, marking a record high, after the Japanese government increased admissions of foreign workers in response to severe labor shortages due to population decline. According to Philippines News Agency, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced at a meeting of cabinet ministers on

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday swore in Dave Gomez as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), expressing confidence that both officials will reinforce key government thrusts under his administration’s governance framework. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos emphasized the importance of effective communication and energy policy reforms as central to his administration’s goals in separate social media posts. ‘Binabati ko si Acting PCO Secretary Dave Gomez (I congratulate Acting PCO Secretary Dave Gomez),’ Marcos stated, highlighting Gomez’s extensive experience in media and public service.