The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is investigating an alleged data breach involving its Full Disclosure Policy Portal, reportedly affecting over 40 million records. In a statement, the DILG confirmed that it is “verifying” claims of the breach, which surfaced on a dark-web forum. While the probe is ongoing, the agency said its…
Twenty-three Chinese nationals involved in illegal operations of offshore gaming and cyber fraud were deported from the Philippines on Friday, Nov. 21, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The detainees were boarded on a Philippine Airlines flight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport early that morning, said Alexi Val Arciaga, chief of the BI’s deportation…
A major step toward lasting peace and stability was achieved in Matuguinao, Samar, as a total of 116 former rebels (FRs) formally applied for the government’s amnesty program, signaling their complete abandonment of the communist ideology. The mass application was the centerpiece of a two-day orientation and intake activity organized by the Local Amnesty Board…
The Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has begun issuing subpoenas to individuals connected to the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities within government flood control projects. The CIDG confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the action is pursuant to its authority under Republic Act 10973 and in line with the directive of…
First Lady Liza Marcos and Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday denied making disparaging remarks about each other’s appearance. The First Lady called “fake news” a quote card attributed to her, which supposedly criticized her sister-in-law for alleged cosmetic procedures. Senator Marcos also disowned a quote card referencing the First Lady’s physique. Earlier this week, she…
Google has officially launched Google Wallet and Google Pay in the Philippines, allowing users to store payment cards, boarding passes, tickets, and more on their Android devices. The service supports contactless payments wherever VISA and Mastercard are accepted. “Payment cards from Google Wallet can be used to pay online or in-app at merchants such as…
Malacañang said Education Secretary Sonny Angara does not need to resign “if he thinks he is clean,” following the resignations of two Cabinet officials linked to alleged budget anomalies. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stepped down “out of delicadeza” after former House Appropriations Committee chair Zaldy Co accused them of meddling…
The Senate held a necrological service Wednesday morning for former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who also served as chief legal counsel to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Enrile, 101, passed away on November 13 due to pneumonia. He was known as the chief architect and implementer of Martial Law. Senate President Vicente Sotto III introduced…
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid on yellow alert from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday due to a narrow operating margin as several power plants are offline or running at reduced capacity. The grid currently has an available capacity of 2,694 megawatts (MW) against a peak demand of…
Excited pageant fans filled Bangkok to support contestants at the Miss Universe pageant, chanting and welcoming arrivals from rehearsals. Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo received flowers and gifts from cheering supporters. “I always tell her every morning I’m very proud of you,” said Voltaire Tayag, executive vice president of Miss Universe Philippines. Rehearsals for the…