Author: Juan Santos
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Cybercrime Complaints Surge in 2024, Tripling Previous Year’s Figures
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) reported a dramatic increase in cybercrime complaints in 2024, with a total of 10,004 cases filed, a stark contrast to the 3,317 complaints recorded in 2023. This surge was highlighted by CICC Executive Director Undersecretary Alexander Ramos, who noted that the financial impact on victims reached nearly PHP198…
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Philippine and Australian Agencies Join Forces to Combat Online Romance Scams
In a significant move against transnational crime, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) of the Philippines has announced a collaborative effort with the Australian Federal Police and other international partners. This initiative follows the discovery of a scam operation in Pasay City, raided in October 2024, which targeted Australians among others. The Australian Federal Police’s…
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Explosion Reveals Hidden Shabu Lab in Cavite; Four Suspects on the Run
An explosion in Tanza, Cavite, led to the uncovering of a clandestine shabu laboratory operating out of a residential area, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). The blast occurred early Tuesday morning on Leon Fojas Street in Barangay Sahud-Ulan, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Upon investigation, officers discovered a variety of…
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DSWD Expands F1KD Cash Grant to Include Pregnant Women and Toddlers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has clarified that the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) conditional cash grant, part of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), extends its benefits to both pregnant women and children up to the age of two. This announcement was made by Marie Grace Ponce, the Chief of the 4Ps…
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Northern Mindanao Police Enhance Disciplinary Training
In a move to bolster professionalism and integrity, police officers from Northern Mindanao gathered at the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) in Cagayan de Oro City for a specialized training session. The two-day event, which commenced on January 28, 2025, at Camp Alagar, focused on Administrative Disciplinary Mechanisms and was inaugurated by Brig. Gen. Cresenciano Landicho,…
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Two-Week Partial Closure of P. Sanchez Street in Manila for Drainage Repairs
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced that the outermost lane of P. Sanchez Street in Manila will be temporarily closed for two weeks starting Tuesday at 10 p.m. to facilitate essential drainage repairs. The DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office (NMDEO) specified that the repair work will commence at Pat Antonio Street…
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Manila Announces Road Closures for Chinese New Year Celebrations
The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) has announced that several roads will be closed starting Tuesday to facilitate the Chinese New Year festivities. The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge will be inaccessible from 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, while other key routes like the Northbound and Southbound lanes of Jones Bridge, Quintin Paredes Street from Padres Burgos Avenue to Dasmariñas…
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Dinagyang Festival Set to Shine on Global Stage with International Performances
The Dinagyang Festival, a vibrant celebration held in Iloilo City, is poised to make its mark internationally following the conclusion of its 2025 festivities. The festival, which honors Sto. Niño, the Child Jesus, and is traditionally held on the fourth Sunday of January, has received invitations to perform abroad, signaling a new era of global…
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