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Jose de Venecia Jr., five-time House Speaker and veteran lawmaker, dies at 89
Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., a veteran lawmaker who emerged as a key power broker in Philippine politics after the 1986 EDSA uprising, has died. He was 89. Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez announced de Venecia’s death in a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, describing him…
Social media poll shows overwhelming support for Sandro Marcos’ bill to abolish travel tax
An overwhelming majority of netizens who joined The Situation Report’s social media poll are in favor of House Majority Leader Rep. Sandro Marcos’ bill to abolish the Philippine travel tax, based on results tallied as of Monday, February 9. The poll shows that 99.13% of respondents support the…
Cybercrime law outdated, needs urgent update amid AI scams — CICC
The Philippines’ cybercrime law is outdated and increasingly unable to address AI-driven online scams, with authorities constrained by court rulings that limit the government’s power to block malicious sites without judicial approval, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating…
AI-powered deepfakes now driving online love scams, says CICC
Artificial intelligence–powered deepfakes are now at the core of increasingly sophisticated online love scams, erasing many of the warning signs Filipinos once relied on to detect fraud, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC). “So ang nakita natin ngayon ay maling…
Marcos, Isko inspect Bagong Ospital ng Maynila after PLM allied health building groundbreaking
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Friday, February 6, conducted an inspection of the Bagong Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center following the groundbreaking of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Allied Health Sciences Building…
Isko Moreno thanks PBBM for support as Manila breaks ground on PLM allied health sciences building
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Friday, February 6, thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for backing the construction of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of Allied Health Sciences Building, as the city formally broke ground on the project inside the…
Sandro Marcos files bill abolishing travel tax
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos filed House Bill No. 7443 that seeks to abolish the travel tax, citing its negative impact on economic recovery, mobility, and regional competitiveness. The said House Bill proposes the repeal of the travel tax imposed under the Presidential Decree No. 1183 and…
Sara Duterte leads among three possible 2028 contenders with 97.6% in social media poll
Vice President Sara Duterte emerged as the top choice among netizens who participated in The Situation Report’s social media poll for potential 2028 presidential candidates. Twenty-four hours after the survey’s launch, Duterte maintained a commanding lead in the digital poll conducted on The…
LOVE ENDURES: Age no barrier to love as 79-year-old groom, 67-year-old bride wed after 32 years
A 79-year-old groom and his 67-year-old bride finally exchanged vows in a civil ceremony at Manila City Hall on Wednesday morning, February 4, after more than three decades of life together. The wedding of Manuel Bulong Delos Santos and Mae Jean Dolar Baladiang at the Bulwagang Villegas served as…
Ping Lacson says Blue Ribbon panel members to discuss flood control scam draft report
Members of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee are scheduled to convene on Wednesday, February 4, to deliberate on the draft partial committee report regarding the flood control scandal. Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Panel Chairman Panfilo “Ping” Lacson stated that the discussion…
In ‘Bilis Kilos’ fashion, Isko Moreno breaks ground for new San Nicolas Health Center
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, February 3, led the groundbreaking of the new San Nicolas Health Center, framing the project as an example of how leadership requires clear timelines when issuing directives. In his remarks during the ceremony, the Mayor noted that the…
Isko Moreno says Manila’s strength, forged in war, remains unity and resilience
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday said Manila’s enduring strength, forged in the devastation of World War II, continues to lie in unity and resilience as the city commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Battle for Manila at St. Paul University Manila. Speaking before…
Isko Moreno, Starbucks ink pact to provide jobs for senior citizens in Manila
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has partnered with Starbucks to support the city’s ongoing “Work for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)” program, citing improved workplace atmosphere and better customer relations in establishments that employ elderly workers.…
CICC sounds alarm on AI-driven romance scams, rolls out Feb-IBIG awareness drive
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Monday launched a nationwide public information drive to counter the growing use of artificial intelligence in online romance scams, warning that scammers are now exploiting Filipinos’ emotions with increasingly sophisticated digital…
Isko Moreno announces ₱69.8M teachers’ allowances released for Manila public school educators
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, February 2, announced the scheduled release of ₱69.8 million in allowances for public school teachers under the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Manila. Speaking during the flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall, Domagoso said the…