More than 250 detained in Manila scam hub raid
(UPDATES) PHILIPPINE authorities have detained more than 250 people, most of them Chinese, in a raid on a suspected online scam farm in Manila, law enforcement officials said Friday.
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81-year-old contestant bags 'Best Dressed' at Miss Universe Korea 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Choi Soon-hwa may have not taken the coveted crown at last Monday's Miss Universe Korea 2024 coronation, but the 81-year-old won "Best Dressed" and the Internet.
Press Release - Tolentino leads turnover of fiberglass boats, livelihood assistance to fisherfolk in Sta. Cruz, Zambales
Consistent with his advocacy to advance the welfare of the country's marginalized fisherfolk, Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino visited Sta. Cruz, Zambales on Thursday to personally lead the handover of livelihood support to local fishers.
Press Release - Poe seeks franchise for Starlink
Sen. Grace Poe has filed a bill seeking the grant of franchise to Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. to allow it to provide internet services, specially in far-flung communities.
Press Release - Senator Loren Legarda backs re-election bid of Congressman AA Legarda, ensuring continued progress for Antique
Senator Loren Legarda has expressed her full support for the re-election bid of her brother, Congressman Antonio Agapito "AA" Legarda as Representative of the Lone District of Antique.
BI rushing exit clearance for POGO workers
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) would hasten processing of applications of employees of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) or internet gaming licensees (IGL) so they could leave the country immediately.
Telco to use satellites for remote areas
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos in remote areas may find themselves making calls and texts through a satellite as telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. is close to integrating space-based equipment in its network.
Press Release - Gatchalian to push for PAOCC budget hike to sustain anti-POGO operations
Senator Win Gatchalian expressed his intention to push for an increase in the budget of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) to support the agency's efforts against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).