Author: Ramon Diaz
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DICT Proposes Cybercrime Law Amendments to Combat Advanced Scammer Tactics
In Manila, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is advocating for revisions to the existing cybercrime legislation to more effectively tackle the sophisticated methods employed by scammers. During a press conference at Malacañang, DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy highlighted the resurgence of scam text messages, despite the SIM Card Registration law’s efforts to…
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Davao Police Seize PHP9.6 Million in Illegal Drugs During December Raids
In Davao City, the Police Regional Office (PRO-11) announced the seizure of illegal drugs valued at PHP9.6 million in December through a series of anti-drug operations. According to PRO-11 director Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, the police executed 271 operations, which included buy-busts, search warrants, arrests, marijuana eradication efforts, checkpoints, and immediate police responses. The…
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Ilocos Norte Police Step Up Patrols to Curb Drunk Driving During Holiday Festivities
In an effort to enhance public safety during the holiday season, the Ilocos Norte police have ramped up their mobile patrols and set up checkpoints across strategic locations. This intensified effort comes in response to ongoing issues with drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during festive times. Police Major Jephre Taccad, head of…
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Court of Tax Appeals Rejects Agricultural Firm’s P8.4 Million Tax Refund Request
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) in Manila has dismissed a claim by MD Rio Vista Agri-Ventures, Inc., based in Compostela Valley, for a tax refund amounting to PHP8.419 million. The decision, detailed in a 25-page document authored by Associate Justice Maria Rowena Modesto-San Pedro and released on December 19, was made by the second…
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Philippine Army Confident NPA Unable to Launch Major Attacks in Eastern Visayas
The Philippine Army in Eastern Visayas has expressed strong confidence that the New People’s Army (NPA) will not be able to execute significant attacks during its 56th founding anniversary on December 26. This assurance comes after a year marked by substantial losses for the NPA, as stated by Capt. Jefferson Mariano, spokesperson for the Philippine…
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Cebu City Implements Strict Fireworks Regulations, Designates Safe Zones
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has introduced stringent new rules regarding the use and sale of fireworks during the festive season. Under Executive Order No. 6, Series of 2024, fireworks displays are prohibited in private homes, residential areas, and hospitals. The mayor’s directive aims to enhance safety by limiting fireworks to designated zones where…
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Marcos Jr.’s Senate Slate Dominates OCTA’s Top 12 in Latest Survey
In a recent Tugon ng Masa survey conducted by OCTA Research, nine candidates from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration slate have secured positions within the top 12 preferred senatorial candidates for the upcoming 2025 elections. The survey, carried out between November 10 and 16, 2024, involved face-to-face interviews with 1,200 respondents across the nation,…
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DPWH Boosts Efforts to Mend Camarines Sur Highway Amid Traffic Woes
In a concerted effort to alleviate traffic congestion, the Department of Public Works and Highways in Bicol (DPWH-5) has ramped up its resources and workforce to hasten repairs on the Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur. Regional Director Virgilio Eduarte has mobilized additional personnel, trucks, and machinery from various district engineering offices across the province to…
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OTS Urges Holiday Travelers to Check Prohibited Airport Items
As the holiday season approaches and passenger numbers are expected to surge, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) has issued a reminder to travelers to be vigilant about the items they bring to airports. OTS Administrator Crizaldo Nieves emphasized the importance of reviewing the list of prohibited items before packing, advising passengers to pack their…
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