Day: September 8, 2025

Manila: The Philippine government has expressed its deepest sympathy to the people of Afghanistan following an earthquake and a series of aftershocks that claimed many lives and caused widespread devastation. In a statement issued Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the government and the Filipino people mourn with Afghan families who have lost loved ones while also wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. According to Philippines News Agency, the DFA recognized the courage of first responders and volunteers who continue lifesaving work under extremely difficult conditions. It added the Philippines stands in solidarity with Afghanistan as it

Manila: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Monday warned the public against phishing scams that involve emails using the email display name ‘philsys.gov.ph’ and house-to-house visits by persons or groups claiming to be from the agency. According to Philippines News Agency, the PSA highlighted that these scammers are targeting personal information by posing as PSA employees. They offer assistance in updating National ID registrations through a Google form sent via email. Additionally, some individuals impersonating National ID personnel conduct house-to-house visits, asking to take photos of government-issued IDs in exchange for cash. The PSA emphasized that these activities are not

Manila: Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma departed the Philippines for Malaysia on Sunday night, shortly after arriving from the United States. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed her departure. According to Philippines News Agency, the BI reported that Garma, who is also a retired police colonel, boarded a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City at approximately 10:43 p.m. She left the country as a tourist, as per the statement from the BI. The BI further stated that Garma’s departure was conducted in accordance with the

Malilipot: A 14-year-old victim of cybercrime was rescued during an entrapment operation in Malilipot, Albay over the weekend, the Police Regional Office in Bicol reported Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. identified the suspect as a 29-year-old man known by the alias “Anton,” who resides in Malinao. Babagay stated that the operation was initiated after the victim and her mother reported that her online chatmate was threatening the minor to meet in person. Investigations revealed that the suspect had met the victim on three previous occasions. Police arrested the suspect after he arrived

Iloilo city: The Land Transportation Office in Western Visayas (LTO-6) is calling on motorists who have been issued plates to affix them to avoid penalties. ‘The plate is a basic requirement and a condition for registration renewal,’ LTO-6 Regional Director lawyer Gaudioso Geduspan II stated during their regular flag-raising ceremony on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Geduspan mentioned that despite their efforts, district chiefs reported low registration renewal rates. Only one owner for every 10 unregistered motorcycles that have been issued plates has completed the registration process. LTO-6 has even delivered motor plates to remote areas, but many recipients

Caraga: The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) led the launch of the United Caraganon for Peace and Development Federation, Inc. (UCPDFI), a unified organization of former rebels (FRs), here on Monday. The launch was carried out through the agency’s national program, dubbed Community Assembly for Peace and Development (CAPD), which was attended by 286 former combatants of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), stakeholders, government agencies, and security personnel. According to Philippines News Agency, OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. attended the launch and was joined by Governors Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante of Agusan del