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As ransomware attacks target the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and possibly other government agencies following the infiltration of PhilHealth, a ranking member of the House of Representatives urged the Department of Information and Communication Technology to mobilize some of the country’s about 200 certified cybersecurity experts. “We have a clear and present danger to our […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes expressed concern over reports saying the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) is operating its antivirus software on a one-month subscription. “Parang trial version lang? Ilang buwan na po ang lumipas nang unang maireport itong data breach at ang solusyon nila sa problema ay one month subscription ng anti-virus software?” he […]
Senator Robin Padilla pushed for early compensation for victims of the collision between a commercial vessel and a fishing boat in the West Philippine Sea. At the Senate hearing that tackled the collision, Padilla stressed the government must speed up the process of giving compensation to the victims as they and their families are very […]
Senator Bong Go has issued an urgent appeal to various government agencies, including the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), to conduct immediate action to account Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. As Vice […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of the passage of Senate Bill No. 2439 or the proposed Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law. During the interpellation of the bill recently, Legarda lamented the lack of accounting of the country’s natural resources, a major driving force in the Philippine economy. […]
Two days before the opening of the Kasanggayahan Festival, Governor Boboy Hamor and the provincial government of Sorsogon were filled with joy and pride as the province was honored with the Grand Winner award for the Best Cultural Festival at the 24th Pearl Awards hosted by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP). […]
The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chaired by KABAYAN Party-list Representative Ron Salo held a briefing with concerned agencies on the current situation of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Israel, as well as their ongoing evacuation and repatriation efforts. Salo conveyed his deepest sorrows and sincerest condolences to Filipinos who lost their loved ones […]
As the country commemorates Local Government Month, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua touted the role that local government units continue to play in society. “As frontliners of the government, LGUs remain as crucial as ever in protecting and promoting the welfare of the people,” Cua said. […]
House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera filed a proposed resolution to commend and congratulate the Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games, especially the gold medal winners and Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers. The Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China comprised 395 athletes, personnel, and officials led by Chief of Mission Chito Loyzaga and […]
A colorful and festive Kambal Festival transformed the streets of Angeles City in a mixture of hues recently. This after Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. led its celebration while riding a float made of indigenous and recyclable materials. “This is in line with our celebration of Fiestang Kuliat, bringing the importance of these momentous occasions […]