Category: NEWS
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PBBM arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN Summit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, where he will join regional leaders to discuss key developments and shared goals for the region. The aircraft carrying the President and members of the Philippine delegation touched down at 5:41 p.m. (local time) at…
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DOST Region 1, PNRI Strengthen Local Capacities on Radiation Safety and Emergency Preparedness
The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), in partnership with the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) and in coordination with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (PDRRMO) in Region 1 hosted the Specialized Seminar on Radiation Safety and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response on May 20, 2025, at the…
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Spot the scam BDO Foundation and SEC team up to protect Filipino investors
Shared commitment to empower Filipinos through education. BDO Foundation highlights the importance of collaborating with organizations like the SEC who share the same advocacy in helping Filipinos make smarter decisions in managing their finances. (Photos courtesy of the SEC) When an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Unfortunately, it can…
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PBBM signs law amending Motorcycle Crime Act,20-day ownership transfer rule
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a law amending the “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act,” requiring new owners to transfer motorcycle ownership within 20 working days. Signed on May 9, the new law notably amends Section 4, reduces fines for certain violations, aiming to improve compliance while promoting responsible motorcycle ownership. R. A. 11235 mandated…
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PBBM open to reconciling with Dutertes: ‘Ayaw ko ng gulo, gusto ko ng kaibigan’
Saying he does not want trouble, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed openness to reconciling with the Duterte family, emphasizing his desire to avoid conflict and promote unity for the sake of national stability. During the maiden episode of the BBM Podcast on Monday, the President was asked whether he still wished to mend ties…
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DOST to hold 3rd international smart city expo in Isabela
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the local government unit of Cauayan City Isabela (ISU) is set to hold the 3rd International Smart City Exposition and Networking Engagement (iSCENE) on May 22-24, 2025, at the Isabela Convention Center, Cauayan City. Cauayan City, Isabela is the first smart city in the Philippines, designated…
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PAPI Survey Gains Credibility After Accurate 2025 Senatorial Predictions
The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) has emerged as a credible name in election-related surveys following the results of the May 12, 2025, national elections. PAPI’s senatorial preference survey, which drew data from 42,000 barangays nationwide and incorporated inputs from social media platforms—Facebook, YouTube, Instagram—as well as bloggers, successfully predicted 10 out of…
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MB closes Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan (Oriental Mindoro), Inc. PDIC to pay all valid insured deposit claims
The Monetary Board (MB) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) prohibited Oriental Tamaraw Rural Bank of Naujan (Oriental Mindoro), Inc. from doing business in the Philippines through MB Resolution No. 437.B dated May 8, 2025, which also directed the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), as Receiver, to proceed with the takeover and liquidation of…
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The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has expressed “serious concern” over the harassment of media personnel during this year’s mid-term elections
“Such acts undermine press freedom and the essential role of the media in a democratic society,” saidJose Torres Jr., Executive Director of PTFOMS. “We do not tolerate attacks on media professionalswho are performing their duties as responsible citizens during the elections. We will vigorously pursuecases against those found to be endangering the lives of journalists.”…
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Better birthing facilities for moms, thanks to BDO Foundation
Many of the more than 210 health facilities across the country rehabilitated by BDO Foundation house birthing clinics that address the needs of pregnant mothers. One such facility is CHO Panganakan ng San Jose in Nueva Ecija, which was recently renovated by the foundation as part of continuing efforts to help improve the healthcare delivery system in the country.…