The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has taken down over 52,000 e-sabong domains since 2023. This is part of a broader crackdown on illegal online cockfighting operations, with the Department of Justice exploring links to the disappearance of missing sabungeros.
PAGASA warns of a low-pressure area near Pangasinan likely developing into a tropical depression, affecting various Philippine regions with rain and wind. 12,790 families have already been impacted by the adverse weather.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has implemented a total ban on online gambling links in e-wallets to secure the country’s position on the Financial Action Task Force’s gray list. The BSP warns that non-compliance could risk the Philippines’ removal from the list, emphasizing the importance of curbing such activities for financial stability.
Businessman Joseph Sy, a Filipino-Chinese executive, detained by the Bureau of Immigration for allegedly using fraudulent documents to secure Filipino citizenship and a position in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, raising national security concerns.
A bus crash on a New York State highway resulted in several casualties, including Filipinos, confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The accident involved a tourist bus returning from Niagara Falls and led to multiple fatalities and injuries.
A Pulse Asia survey reveals that 73% of Filipinos support age-appropriate sex education in schools, highlighting strong regional support, especially in Metro Manila. The findings could influence educational policy and legislative discussions regarding the integration of culturally sensitive lessons on sexuality, sexual health, and family planning.
The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines recorded a rise in dengue cases in June 2023, with reports attributing the increase to continuous rains and flooding. The health agency is preparing for a potential further increase and urged public vigilance.
The Philippine and Cambodian military chiefs met in Phnom Penh to reaffirm military cooperation, emphasizing regional stability and security. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two Southeast Asian nations.
Maximo Londonio, a Filipino green card holder, has been released from the Northwest Detention Center after nearly two months. Londonio claims he faced abuse during detention and criticized the Philippine government’s support. His case highlights ongoing concerns over U.S. immigration enforcement practices and the treatment of detainees.
Ruth Castelo, spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President, refutes business ties with Atong Ang since 2009, following her previous role as his lawyer.