Category: General

Bolu: A fire at a ski resort in northern Trkiye killed at least 76 people and injured 51 others, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday. Of the injured, 17 were discharged from hospital while one remains in intensive care, Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said. The fire broke out at around 3.30 a.m. local time in the restaurant area of the Kartalkaya ski resort hotel, quickly engulfing the building, according to Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin. According to Philippines News Agency, it was brought under control after 10 hours of work by firefighters, while efforts to cool down the affected areas

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is investigating reports that self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato has left the Philippines using a passport with a new identity. According to Philippines News Agency, the DFA stated that it found no passport and biometrics records under the name ‘Edgar Matobato’. The DFA’s system is designed to flag any application under a new or assumed identity, preventing the issuance of a Philippine passport if an existing record and biometrics are already in the database. The DFA highlighted that fraudulent applications are considered a ‘serious offense punishable under the Passport Law’. The department emphasized its

Manila: Authorities on Wednesday warned those running in the May 12 midterm elections against the use of International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catchers during the campaign period, saying it could lead to sanctions. Used commonly in text scams, IMSI catchers mimic cell towers and convince nearby phones to connect to them, thus allowing for the collection of IMSI numbers. According to Philippines News Agency, in a joint press briefing held at the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) office in Camp Crame, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy said IMSI catchers could be used during elections

Taguig City: The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and Scam Watch Pilipinas have relaunched an awareness campaign aimed at tackling the increasing threat of love scams. The initiative was announced during a press conference at the National Cybercrime Hub, emphasizing the urgency to address this issue as Valentine’s Day approaches. According to Philippines News Agency, Scam Watch co-convenor Jocel De Guzman highlighted the dual impact of love scams, where victims not only suffer emotional distress but also financial loss. De Guzman explained that these scams often lead to other fraudulent activities, such as loan or investment scams. The campaign

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is reviewing its policies on deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait after the recent deaths of two Filipino workers. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the review aims to strengthen protective measures for household workers and ensure their welfare. “We are reviewing our deployment policies and also trying to review ‘yung kapakanan ng mga matatagal ng OFWs na nandoon sa (the welfare of those OFWs who have been staying for years in) Kuwait,” Cacdac said in a press release on Wednesday. The tragic deaths of Jenny