Day: July 20, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday issued a stern warning about the increasing social impact of online gambling, emphasizing the need for digital tools to be used for the betterment of Filipino families rather than their detriment. In his recent video blog, the President acknowledged the advantages of digitalization in enhancing public services but expressed concern over the misuse of technology for activities such as scams, misinformation, and gambling. According to Philippines News Agency, the President specifically pointed out how digitalization has facilitated easier access to gambling, which has had a destructive impact on many families, particularly when

Bulacan: Three suspects, including two high-value individuals, were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Bulacan and Bohol, with authorities confiscating PHP6.7 million worth of suspected shabu. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Angel Garcillano, acting Bulacan Police Director, reported that a buy-bust operation conducted at past 8 a.m. in Barangay Virgen Delas Flores, Baliwag City, resulted in the arrest of 45-year-old Rex, identified as a high-value individual. The operation led to the seizure of 475.5 grams of suspected shabu, valued at over PHP3.2 million. The drugs were found in multiple plastic packs, including one labeled ‘Freeze-dried Durian.’ Buy-bust money and

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday commended boxing legend Manny Pacquiao for bringing pride and unity to the nation following his recent fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, which concluded in a majority draw in Las Vegas. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos expressed that Pacquiao’s performance transcended the outcome of the match. “The Filipinos won! It ended in a draw, but make no mistake, Manny Pacquiao gave us something far greater than a win – pride and unity,” he stated in a message shared on social media. In the 12-round contest, the 46-year-old Pacquiao faced

Manila: The Marcos administration recognized tourism as a vital pillar of the nation’s development, with the sector contributing 8.9 percent to the national economy and providing 6.75 million direct jobs to Filipinos. In 2024, the country’s Tourism Direct Gross Value Added (TDGVA), an indicator that measures the value added of the tourism industry, rose to PHP2.35 trillion, or 11.2 percent higher than the PHP2.12 trillion recorded in 2023. According to Philippines News Agency, days before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA), Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco underscored a ‘holistic approach’ to tourism development. ‘We are

Makati city: Tennielle Madis and Stefi Marithe Aludo of the Philippine Tennis Academy clinched the doubles title in the first leg of the J60 PHINMA-ITF Championships, which concluded Sunday at the Manila Polo Club shell court. The third-seeded duo achieved a decisive 6-2, 7-5 win against the second-seeded Taiwanese pair Yuhan Chen and Yu-Ning Tsai, marking their fifth career title. According to Philippines News Agency, Madis and Aludo showcased strong performance in the semifinals by defeating Japan’s Aoi Watanabe and Korea’s Yesung Choo with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Meanwhile, Chen and Tsai advanced to the finals by overcoming Australia’s