Category: PRESS RELEASE
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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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PTFOMS Condemns Threats and Violence Against Media Workers Ahead of Mid-Term Elections
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) is taking decisive action inresponse to recent threats and acts of violence against media workers. Following reports that Mayor Joseph Bernos of La Paz, Abra, allegedly threatened DZRHreporter Romeo Beñas Gonzales via Facebook Messenger and a subsequent video call on April21, 2025, PTFOMS has initiated an active…
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PDIC, Korean counterpart renew bilateral cooperation agreement
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation to further sustain the cross-border relations between the two deposit insurance agencies (DIAs), a collaboration forged as early as 2014. The MOU was signed by PDIC President and CEO Roberto B. Tan and…
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DSWD chief lauds WFP’s mobile kitchen donation for Bicol’s disaster ops
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian thanked the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) for the donation of a new mobile kitchen unit during a turnover ceremony held at the agency’s Disaster Response Command Center (DRCC) on Tuesday (April 22). “The DSWD truly appreciates this gift of love. I know…
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TRAGIC REALITY, DISTORTED TRUTH
The brutal murder of Chinese Filipino businessman Anson Que has shocked our nation. Kidnapped in broad daylight and killed by a well-organized crime syndicate, his death is a chilling reminder of the lawlessness gripping our streets. Yet, what is equally alarming is the narrative being spun around this tragedy—a narrative that distorts facts for perceptions…
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PCSO donates medical equipment to support health needs in Magdalena, Laguna
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) remains steadfast in its commitment to public service through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program, to extend meaningful support to communities nationwide. On April 10, 2025, Barangay Captain Felino R. Pabricio of Brgy. Buenavista, Magdalena, Laguna, personally received essential medical and mobility aids from PCSO Assistant General Manager for…
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PAGCOR donates Php90M for new dialysis center in Pampanga
GUAGUA, Pampanga – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined the Provincial Government of Pampanga on Friday, April 11, for the inauguration of the new Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I here in a major boost for accessible healthcare in the province. PAGCOR donated over Php90 million for the project to procure 40 dialysis machines…
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Enrile’s threat to reduce OFW Benefits Condemned by Pinoy Workers
AKO-OFW Partylist strongly condemned the threat made by Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile to reduce benefits for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) after he stated that benefits would be reduced. This comes after the planned “zero remittance week” by OFWs in support of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. According to AKO-OFW nominee Joseph Rivera,…
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New App to Connect, Support, and Promote Filipino Inventors Nationwide
Manila, Philippines – The Filipino Inventors Society Multi-Purpose Cooperative (FISMPC), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), continues to spotlight Filipino innovation through its program INVENTREPINOY. In a recent episode, the program welcomed Engr. Jimson Uranza, CEO of Lead Core Technology Systems Incorporated, and Raymond Mark Bimbo Doran, President of Carlita R. Duran…
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DOST strengthens NorMin LGU’s disaster prevention and mitigation thru GeoRiskPH
To equip the disaster risk reduction and management personnel of local government units in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)—10, together with the DOST—Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), conducted a series of training sessions on GeoRiskPH and its platforms. The training aimed to capacitate LGUs and National Government Agencies (NGAs)…