PCSO conducts CSR uutreach at an Island Barangay in Malolos

PCSO conducts CSR uutreach at an Island Barangay in Malolos

On January 29, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conducted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach activity in Isla Pamarawan, distributing essential food assistance to residents of five coastal barangays. PCSO Director Jennifer Liongson‑Guevara, together with Malolos City Councilor John Vincent “JV” Vitug, led the distribution of 500 ChariTimba food packs to priority sectors, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents. Barangay Captain Cesar “Belty” Bartolome conveyed the community’s gratitude, emphasizing that the residents were deeply appreciative of PCSO’s efforts to visit the island and provide direct support. The initiative aligns with PCSO’s CSR mission to […]... Keep on reading: PCSO conducts CSR uutreach at an Island Barangay in Malolos

DILG to procure LiDAR drones for manhunt for high-profile fugitives

DILG to procure LiDAR drones for manhunt for high-profile fugitives

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday said his department will be procuring drones with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to aid law enforcement’s manhunt for high-profile fugitives. “I’ve been given the clearance to procure drones with LiDAR. LiDAR can penetrate through canopies of trees to see what’s beneath them,” Remulla, speaking in Filipino, said in a press briefing in Quezon City. “So, we’re going to be deploying them in the next few months for our intensive manhunt operations. For Bantag, for Atong Ang and for the coming indictments in the flood control scandal,” he […]... Keep on reading: DILG to procure LiDAR drones for manhunt for high-profile fugitives

DILG to probe 1,000 BFP execs for reported inspection irregularities

DILG to probe 1,000 BFP execs for reported inspection irregularities

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to place under investigation at least 1,000 Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officials for alleged irregularities regarding the fire safety inspection of establishments and the purchase of their fire safety equipment, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Thursday Remulla previously said he was cracking down on corruption in the BFP after instituting reforms in the Philippine National Police (PNP). Both agencies are under the supervision of the DILG. “Almost 1,000 will be investigated nationwide. In the backtracking of the DILG regional offices, we […]... Keep on reading: DILG to probe 1,000 BFP execs for reported inspection irregularities

Marcos inaugurates rehabilitated P450-million dam in Zamboanga del Sur

Marcos inaugurates rehabilitated P450-million dam in Zamboanga del Sur

MAHAYAG, Zamboanga del Sur – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the inauguration of the rehabilitated dam in Barangay Salug Dako, Mahayag town, a five-decade-old irrigation structure built in 1967, during the time of his father, the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The dam, inaugurated in 1970, had long served as the major diversion structure of the Salug River Irrigation System (SARIS), irrigating 8,102.58 hectares of farmland across the towns of Mahayag, Molave, Sominot, and Ramon Magsaysay.  READ: Imee Marcos bats for expansion of Zamboanga del Sur dam It benefits 3,174 farmers who, according to the National Irrigation Administration […]... Keep on reading: Marcos inaugurates rehabilitated P450-million dam in Zamboanga del Sur

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Aiai Delas Alas | (Ep. 786)

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Aiai Delas Alas | (Ep. 786)

Ngayong Huwebes, makakapanayam ng King of Talk na si Boy Abunda ang Comedy Concert Queen na si Aiai delas Alas. Alamin ang kaniyang kwento mamaya sa 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.' Get to know the latest updates on your favorite showbiz personalities together with 'The King of Talk' Boy Abunda in 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on GMA Afternoon Prime. #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda

PCSO donates ChariTimba and rescue equipment to Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija

PCSO donates ChariTimba and rescue equipment to Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), headed by General Manager Melquiades Robles, formally turned over ChariTimba food packs, medical devices, and rescue and emergency kits to the Municipality of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija on January 22, 2026. Mayor Christopher Aguilar personally visited the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong to receive the assistance and expressed his gratitude, noting that the donated items would benefit the municipality and its residents. He said the support would help strengthen the local government’s capacity to respond to emergencies and address the needs of constituents, especially during disasters. The ChariTimba packages included canned goods, noodles, coffee, […]... Keep on reading: PCSO donates ChariTimba and rescue equipment to Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija

Death penalty on the decline in Southeast Asia

Death penalty on the decline in Southeast Asia

From Vietnam to Malaysia and Indonesia, Southeast Asian governments are narrowing the use of the death penalty and edging, often cautiously, toward abolition. At present, eight of the 11 Southeast Asian countries retain the death penalty. Only Cambodia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste have abolished it in law. But recent years have seen most of the retentionist states abide by de facto moratoriums on executions and pass new legislation so death is no longer the mandatory punishment for certain crimes. READ: 44 Filipinos abroad facing death penalty – DMW The European Union has made abolition of the death penalty a flagship […]... Keep on reading: Death penalty on the decline in Southeast Asia