Tag: Public Awareness
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Senator Calls for Heightened Public Awareness Campaign Against Online Romance Scams
Senator Joel Villanueva has called for a more robust public education campaign to combat the rising tide of online romance scams, following a report from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) that documented eight cases in January alone. The previous year saw a total of 72 such incidents. Villanueva stressed the importance of using…
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Philippines and UK Strengthen Ties to Combat Misinformation Through Strategic Communication
In a significant move to bolster their fight against misinformation, the Philippines and the United Kingdom have decided to deepen their collaboration on strategic communications. This decision was reached during a meeting between Cesar Chavez, the Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) of the Philippines, and Laure Beaufils, the UK Ambassador to the…
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Philippines and UK Strengthen Ties to Combat Misinformation
In a significant move to bolster their fight against misinformation, the Philippines and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their collaboration on strategic communications. This decision came after a meeting between Cesar Chavez, the Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), and Laure Beaufils, the UK Ambassador to the Philippines, held at Chavez’s…
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Leptospirosis Incidents in Bacolod City Drop by 63% in 2024
BACOLOD CITY – The number of leptospirosis cases in this bustling urban center has decreased by 63% in 2024, thanks to ongoing prevention and control efforts, according to the latest figures from the City Health Office (CHO) released on Monday. From January 1 to December 31, the city recorded 34 cases, including nine probable deaths,…
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Philippine Tobacco Institute Proposes Measures to Combat Illicit Tobacco Trade
The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) has put forward a series of recommendations to tackle the growing problem of illicit tobacco trade, which is severely impacting tobacco farmers and government revenue. During a Senate Committee on Ways and Means hearing, PTI president Jericho Nograles highlighted that illicit tobacco products could represent 19% of the domestic market…
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President Marcos Jr. Aims for Greater Public Engagement on Government Policies
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to enhance public understanding of his administration’s policies and programs by becoming more accessible, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). During a recent Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, PCO Undersecretary for Digital Media Services Emerald Ridao explained that Marcos intends to personally address public inquiries on issues he…
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President Marcos Jr. Honors Government Communicators at ‘Parangal’ Ceremony
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. celebrated the vital role of government communicators in fostering public trust and engagement during the inaugural ‘Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Pampubliko’ event held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on December 16, 2024. The ceremony, organized by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), highlighted the importance…
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Decline in Violence Against Women Cases in Negros Oriental from January to October 2024
In Negros Oriental, the incidence of violence against women has seen a decline over the first ten months of 2024, thanks to concerted efforts from both government and private sectors, alongside increased public awareness. The Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) reported a total of 369 cases…
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