Tag: Philippines
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CIDG Establishes Specialized Team to Combat Clandestine POGO Operations in Manila
In a decisive move to curb the persistent illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR) has announced the formation of a dedicated tracker team. This initiative comes in response to the ongoing guerilla-style operations of POGOs, which have continued unabated despite a government-imposed total ban…
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Cebu’s Lucky Charm: P109 Million Super Lotto Jackpot Won!
In a thrilling turn of events, a Cebu resident has struck gold with a staggering PHP109 million win in the Super Lotto 6/49 draw held on Sunday night. The winning ticket, which matched the numbers 40-34-32-26-21-12, was purchased at a local outlet in Cebu City, turning an ordinary day into a life-changing moment for the…
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Philippines Shatters Records with PHP1.9 Trillion in Investment Pledges for 2024!
In a stunning economic milestone, the Philippines has soared to new heights with a record-breaking PHP1.9 trillion in approved investment pledges for 2024. The Board of Investments (BOI) announced this monumental achievement on February 24, 2025, highlighting the Marcos administration’s successful strategy to elevate the country as a top-tier investment hub. This surge represents a…
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President Marcos Jr. Vows Ongoing Support and Vigilance for Kanlaon Eruption Victims
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuously monitor and support the victims of the recent Mount Kanlaon eruption. During a visit to the La Carlota City South Elementary School II Evacuation Center in Negros Occidental on February 21, 2025, Marcos personally oversaw the distribution of aid, providing each of the…
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Bicol Police Crack Down on Drugs, Seize PHP5 Million in Contraband, Arrest 37
In a robust week of anti-drug operations from February 17 to 23, 2025, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported a significant haul of illegal substances valued at over PHP5 million. The crackdown led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the region’s six provinces and one city. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andrei Dizon…
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Philippine Team Shines at Thailand Math Olympiad, Secures Three World Stars
In a remarkable display of mathematical prowess, Team Philippines clinched three world stars at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) finals, held in Chiang Mai from February 21 to 24, 2025. The event, a crucial qualifier for the World International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 scheduled for January 2026, saw Filipino students excelling on the global stage.…
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Philippine Team Shines at Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad, Secures Three World Stars
In a remarkable display of mathematical prowess, Team Philippines clinched three world stars at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) finals, held in Chiang Mai from February 21 to 24, 2025. The event, a crucial qualifier for the World International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 scheduled for January 2026, saw Filipino students excelling on the global stage.…
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Philippine Treasury Fully Allocates T-bill Auction Amid Rising Yields
In Manila, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully met all bids for Treasury bills (T-bills) in Monday’s auction. The auction saw 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day T-bills being sold at average rates of 5.329 percent, 5.672 percent, and 5.754 percent, respectively. These rates show a slight increase from the previous week’s averages of 5.318 percent,…
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Philippine Central Bank Solely Manages National Gold Reserves
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Monday that it exclusively manages the Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR), which include gold. The central bank’s primary goal is to ensure the stability and convertibility of the Philippine peso and to fulfill any anticipated foreign currency demands. The BSP emphasized that the GIR is…
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