Day: August 13, 2025

Davao city: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday announced the arrest of eight Chinese nationals in a raid on an illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) hub in Davao City. According to Philippines News Agency, NBI Director Jaime Santiago stated that the eight Chinese citizens, consisting of six men and two women, were apprehended on August 12 by agents from the NBI – Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI SEMRO XI). The arrests took place inside a residential property located on Gardenia Street, Montclair Highlands Subdivision, where the illegal POGO hub was operating. The NBI reported the seizure of

Cainta: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 4-A (Calabarzon) has allocated PHP20.3 million to address the effects of severe flooding in Cainta, Rizal. This funding, under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program, will support 400 local residents as they embark on a comprehensive drainage cleanup project along Imelda Avenue. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative aims to expedite the Imelda Avenue Drainage Cleanup Project, focusing on areas heavily affected by recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon. The 400 residents, who began work on Wednesday, will be engaged for 90 days to dredge canals, clear debris,

Bicol: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has established Innovation Hubs (iHubs) in six provinces of the Bicol region, dedicated spaces aimed at nurturing innovation and empowering startups. In an interview, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said the hubs foster innovation by supporting market-responsive, community-driven solutions and empowering local stakeholders through science and technology. “If you have an idea, it’s important to take action on it; otherwise, you might miss out on a valuable opportunity. Now, if you have a concept, you can approach the iHubs of DOST,” he said. According to Philippines News Agency, Solidum emphasized that the

Tacloban: The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has successfully apprehended two of the most wanted individuals in the Eastern Visayas region, along with eight other wanted persons, during a coordinated one-day operation. According to Philippines News Agency, the PRO-8 reported on Wednesday that one of the significant accomplishments on August 11 was the capture of a suspect known as alias “Roy,” aged 20, who was ranked as the third most wanted person in the province of Northern Samar. “Roy” was apprehended in Sta. Clara village in Bobon, Northern Samar, by a collaborative effort between the Bobon Municipal Police Station and

Manila: Malaca±ang has announced a series of proclamations for special non-working days in 13 different provinces and cities, designed to promote participation in notable local festivities such as founding anniversaries, charter days, and cultural celebrations. According to Philippines News Agency, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation 986 to declare August 19 as a special non-working day in Angono, Rizal, marking the town’s separation from Binangonan. Proclamation 987 designates August 20 as a special non-working day in Lucena City to celebrate its 64th charter anniversary, known locally as Araw ng Lucena. Proclamation 988 sets August 29 as a special non-working day