Author: Christine Macapagal
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DICT Confirms No Recent Data Breaches Amid Alleged Chinese Cyberattacks
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has reassured the public that no recent data has been compromised in light of alleged cyberattacks by Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting the executive branch. During a press briefing at the Palace, DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy emphasized the ongoing threat of cyberattacks but confirmed that…
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LTO Elevates Nearly 500 Employees in 2024 to Enhance Job Stability
In a significant move to enhance job security and tackle contractual employment issues, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced the promotion of 486 personnel across the nation in 2024. This initiative is part of a broader governmental effort to address the end-of-contract (endo) employment challenges and to fill permanent positions within the agency. LTO…
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Metro Manila Film Festival Extends Run to January 14
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has decided to prolong the screening of its official entries until January 14 in selected cinemas. Originally set to conclude on January 7, the festival has been granted an additional week due to overwhelming public support. Don Artes, the chair of the MMFF and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority…
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NCRPO Captures Three High-Profile Fugitives in Early 2025 Operations
In a series of successful operations at the start of 2025, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has detained three of the most sought-after criminals in Metro Manila. The arrests took place over the first three days of the year, showcasing the NCRPO’s commitment to public safety. On January 3, authorities nabbed the sixth-ranked…
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Comelec Issues Strict No-Campaigning Order During Nazareno Feast
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a stern warning to political candidates, prohibiting them from using the Traslacion on January 9 as a platform for campaigning. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia emphasized that exploiting religious events like the Feast of the Jesus Nazareno for political gain would not be tolerated. He warned that violators…
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Iloilo Resident Strikes It Rich with P18-M Super Lotto Jackpot
In a stroke of luck, a single ticket purchased in Iloilo has clinched the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot, amounting to a staggering PHP18 million. The winning ticket, which matched the numbers 19-48-15-11-07-24, was sold at an outlet in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo City, as announced by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday. This marks…
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Caritas Philippines Urges Unity and Action to Inspire Hope in the Church
In a heartfelt message, Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, the president of Caritas Philippines, has called on the faithful to unite and actively work towards instilling hope within the church as part of the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year celebrations. The bishop emphasized the importance of strengthening faith, spreading hope, and recommitting to service, compassion, and justice.…
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Philippine Coast Guard Reports Over 36,000 Outbound Passengers on New Year’s Day
On New Year’s Day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded a significant number of outbound passengers, totaling 36,094 across all national ports from 6 a.m. to noon. This surge in passenger traffic marks the conclusion of the holiday season. The PCG provided these statistics in their Wednesday situation update, highlighting the busy period at the…
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