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Credit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

By modernizing or digitizing the donation process, the Department of Social Welfare and Development has reduced the risks of corruption as donors can now go directly to local government units through an online platform and steer clear of bureaucratic red tape.

Credit to Author: Rainier Allan Ronda| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Despite having measures to defend against online scams, wireless provider Globe Telecom Inc. is asking the government to give it access to an official ID database, now that fraudsters are coming up with new ways to circumvent SIM registration.

Credit to Author: Mayen Jaymalin| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Viral “Sexy Babe” contestant Heart Aquino is expected to visit the Commission on Elections main office in Intramuros today, following an invitation from the poll body.

Credit to Author: Evelyn Macairan| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Amid the proliferation of fake news on social media, the Department of Justice is studying the possible amendment of laws governing cyberlibel and other cyber issues.

Credit to Author: Janvic Mateo| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations should be wary of attempts by external powers to use legal and legitimate socioeconomic endeavors to interfere in their respective domestic affairs, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said.

Credit to Author: Evelyn Macairan| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

If the definition of “forthwith” is not clear enough in the dictionary or in the cacophony of opinions from lawmakers and legal experts, then the Supreme Court may be able to provide the answer once and for all and end the debate over the scheduling of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Malacañang wants an investigation on cash and vehicle donations made by suspected Chinese spies to police and local government units, in order to rule out bribery.

Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Debunking claims of conflict of interest in his appointment, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz denied reports yesterday that he co-owns a media company allegedly involved in securing a P206-million deal with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.

Credit to Author: Brix Lelis| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Oil companies are set to reduce fuel prices by up to P1.40 per liter today, while liquefied petroleum gas prices will also see a decline this month

Credit to Author: Bella Cariaso| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

A “danger” heat index of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius is expected in Metro Manila and certain areas as the peak of the dry season will be experienced from end-March until April, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.