DICT says local hacker behind PSA data breach
THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) confirmed on Thursday that a local hacker is behind the recent data breach of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) systems.
Politicized encounters called out
PHILIPPINE government officials should be cautious of visits and appearances with public figures as these encounters may be politicized and associated with personal interests,...
ASEAN tackles transnational crime
PHILIPPINE officials and members of the judiciary on Thursday met with their regional counterparts in Bangkok, Thailand to exchange expertise on combatting transnational organized...
Peacebuilding key to investments
COTABATO CITY — The implementation of peacebuilding programs for the 63 Bangsamoro villages located within Cotabato province will be intensified to create a more...
Milk for plastics in Manila
ALASKA Milk Corp. has partnered with the Manila City government for an incentive program that allowed city residents to get milk products in exchange...
Two Filipinos die in Hamas attack on Israel; one more death being verified
AT LEAST two Filipinos died in the attacks by Hamas militants on Israel at the weekend, according to Philippine authorities.
China to help Philippines deal with illegal offshore gambling
CHINA on Wednesday said it is willing to help the Philippines crack down on illegal online and offshore gambling outfits, according to the Chinese...
Duterte hits House after OVP is stripped of confidential funds
FORMER President Rodrigo R. Duterte has called the Philippine House of Representatives the “most rotten institution” in the country after her daughter Vice-President Sara...
Lifting of pandemic restrictions drives OFW deployments in 2022
THE NUMBER of registered overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) picked up by 7.6% last year as the lifting of pandemic restrictions provided them employment opportunities abroad, analysts said on Wednesday.
PSA cyberattack being probed
THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed on Wednesday that it is now investigating another cyberattack, this time on the Philippine Statistics...
President’s P10.7-B budget OK’d
THE OFFICE of the President’s (OP) P10.71-billion budget for 2024 was swiftly approved on Wednesday by a Senate committee in the absence of impeding...
Clark set for smart transport
A SMART transportation system will be put in place to service the commuting public between and around New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac and...