General

Gen. Trias: World amateur ranking points are at stake in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) which kicks off on April 8 at the Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite. The 15-leg tour features three age divisions, namely 7-10, 11-14, and 15-18. According to Philippines News Agency, Shinichi Suzuki and Charles Serdenia, who will join the annual San Diego event this July, banner the boys’ 15-18 division. Also competing are elite players Alonso Espartero, Alonso Corpus, John Paul Agustin, Jr., and Kristoffer Nadales. In the girls’ 15-18 bracket are Precious Zaragosa, Tiffany Bernardino, Rafa Anciano, and

Pasig City: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday ordered an agency fact-finding team to look into the reported malicious exploitation of a mentally challenged person who was put on video and forced to say negative things against Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian emphasized that such acts could be considered exploitation and abuse of a person with a disability. He asserted that if the allegations are proven true, the Department would spearhead the filing of appropriate charges against those involved. In a now-viral video uploaded on the Journal Pasig

Manila: With the April 15 income tax deadline approaching, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has intensified its efforts to digitalize services, aiming to simplify the tax filing process for taxpayers. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. announced this initiative on Monday through a public advisory on his official Facebook page, urging taxpayers to utilize the agency’s electronic facilities and tax payment channels for a hassle-free experience. According to Philippines News Agency, Commissioner Lumagui emphasized the BIR’s commitment to making tax compliance easier and more convenient. He highlighted the availability of the e-Filing Center and the Regional District Offices’ (RDOs) eLounges,

Pangasinan: The provincial government of Pangasinan and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are ramping up efforts to strengthen the local market for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through key initiatives, including the establishment of trade centers and participation in national and international expos. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Ilocos Region Assistant Director Natalia Dalaten said a Pangasinan Trade and Investment Center will be established this year, backed by a newly approved ordinance. “First, the establishment of our Pangasinan Trade and Investment Center. We already have an ordinance there and we are sure that within the year,

Quezon City: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy will remain in the Philippines to face criminal charges related to harassing and insulting Filipinos for his online content. Remulla emphasized that Zdorovetskiy will not be deported until a Philippine court delivers a final verdict on the cases against him. According to Philippines News Agency, Zdorovetskiy was arrested on April 2 in Pasay and is currently under the custody of the Bureau of Immigration, classified as an undesirable alien and a flight risk. At least five criminal charges have been filed