Benhur Abalos Two major groups have designated former Interior Secretary and Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr., now a senatorial candidate, as the Ambassador for Road Safety in a bid to promote safer roads for motorcycle and three-wheeled riders. The Motorcycle Philippines Federation and the Motorcycle Road Safety Warriors officially recognized Abalos during a…
To increase lotto sales and enhance funding for the government’s various charitable programs, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has partnered with DFNN in launching ‘LottoMatik,’ a handy, portable point-of-sale (PoS) device. With LottoMatik, buying lotto tickets is simple and hassle-free, offering a seamless experience. The system also allows small businesses and individuals to sell…
In the NBI’s continuing efforts to support the President’s campaign against rice hoarders and agricultural smugglers, NBI Director Judge Jaime B. Santiago (Ret.) met with representatives of the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement (PRISM) of Bocaue, Bulacan, on February 27, 2025, at the NBI Main Office in Pasay City. Orly Manuntag, co-founder of PRISM, explained…
In line with the government’s efforts to eradicate all forms of criminality, the National Bureau of Investigation – Special Task Force (NBI-STF), under the direct supervision of NBI Director Judge Jaime B. Santiago (Ret.), has arrested twenty (20) foreign nationals for violating Section 4(b)(1) (Social Engineering Schemes) of R.A. No. 12010 (Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act)…
The National Housing Authority (NHA) joined forces with other key shelter agencies (KSAs) for the Inter-KSA Advocacy Walk, an event led by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System Coordinating Body (GFPS), on February 28, 2025. The activity, attended by 500 employees from the participating KSAs,…
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Department of Education (DepEd) signed a memorandum of agreement to expand support for education in underserved communities, increasing the Adopt-a-School Program’s reach from 25 to 30 schools nationwide. Under the new agreement, the GSIS will invest P400,000 per school from 2024 to 2027, providing essential learning tools…
Seo In Guk Shortly after being named the new celebrity tourism ambassador for the Philippines, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Seo In Guk visited the world-renowned Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, marking his first experience on the picturesque shores. During the weekend, Seo In Guk was visibly captivated by the stunning beauty that has made…
In a series of operations under the Fuel Marking Program (FMP), the Bureau of Customs-Legazpi’s Enforcement and Security Service (BOC-ESS), in coordination with Société Générale de Surveillance Philippines, successfully identified two gasoline stations in the Bicol Region engaged in the illegal sale of unmarked fuel. Authorities seized 30,891.5 liters of gasoline and diesel worth P1.745…
GTBA president Michelle Taylan and Tourism Malaysia deputy director general Lee Thai Hung. Travel and tourism stakeholders are eager to see the industry flourish following the successful run of the B2B Global Travel Exchange and Roadshow, organized by the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) and co-presented by Tourism Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on February 20,2025….
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR), including gold, are held and managed solely by the BSP to maintain the international stability and convertibility of the Philippine peso and meet any foreseeable net demand on the Bangko Sentral for foreign currencies. The country’s GIR is not used for any other purpose other than meeting the country’s…