Author: Jean Vergara
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BIR Initiates Friendly Tax Compliance Campaign to Boost Voluntary Adherence
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has kicked off a comprehensive campaign designed to educate taxpayers about their fiscal responsibilities and promote voluntary compliance. Named the Friendly Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD), the initiative, which took place from February 10 to 14, aims to clarify tax obligations, pinpoint common compliance issues, and assist taxpayers in…
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Philippine National Police Alerts Public to Beware of Hospital Bill Text Scams
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a warning to the public to stay alert and avoid becoming victims of a scam that targets the relatives of hospitalized patients via text messages. This alert comes after the PNP’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) reported 19 incidents of this scam, as announced by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean…
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Local Leaders in Maguindanao Surrender Unlicensed Firearms to Boost Election Security
In a significant move to enhance security ahead of the upcoming local elections, village officials from Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, handed over 11 unlicensed firearms to military and police authorities on Sunday. The event took place at the municipal building, where Matanog Mayor Zohria Bansil-Guro, alongside other barangay officials, participated in a ceremonial turnover to…
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Bureau of Immigration Raises Alarm on Surge in Catphishing-Related Human Trafficking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has voiced serious concerns about the escalating number of Filipinos falling victim to trafficking orchestrated by catphishing syndicates. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed that within a single week, 14 individuals were stopped from leaving the country for illegal employment in scam centers overseas. The first group of three victims,…
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CWC Urges Enhanced Child Protection Efforts Despite Decline in Abuse Cases
MANILA – Despite a slight decrease in reported child abuse cases, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) is calling for intensified efforts to protect children. During a recent media briefing at the Philippine Information Agency, CWC Undersecretary Angelo Tapales emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach involving both government and private sectors to…
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Married Couple Caught with Fake Netherlands Visa at Manila Airport
At Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration detained a couple trying to depart the Philippines with a forged Netherlands visa. The incident occurred when the 26 and 28-year-old couple attempted to board a Cathay Pacific flight to Amsterdam, claiming to be tourists on February 2. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado…
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President Marcos Appoints Oscar Valenzuela as New Head of Dangerous Drugs Board
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Oscar Valenzuela, a former Undersecretary for Peace and Order at the Department of the Interior and Local Government, as the new chairperson of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). The announcement was made through a Friday post on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook page. Valenzuela steps into the role…
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DOTr Stands Firm: EDSA Busway to Remain Open Due to High Efficiency
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has firmly stated that there is no justification for shutting down the EDSA Busway, citing its remarkable efficiency and the substantial number of daily users. In a recent statement on Radyo Pilipinas, Jonathan Gesmundo, Executive Assistant to the DOTr Secretary, highlighted that the busway catered to 62 million passengers throughout…
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Philippines Approves Import of 4,000 Metric Tons of Onions to Avert Crisis
In a strategic move to prevent a recurrence of the 2022 onion crisis, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has authorized the importation of 4,000 metric tons of onions. This decision, announced on February 6, 2025, aims to safeguard against potential supply shortages that could be exploited by unscrupulous traders, driving up prices…
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Philippine Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Boost Internet Access and Digital Infrastructure
In a unanimous decision, the Philippine Senate has passed a crucial bill on February 5, 2025, aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape. The ‘Konektadong Pinoy Act,’ or Senate Bill No. 2699, was declared urgent by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signaling a strong push towards enhancing digital connectivity across the Philippines. This legislative move…
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