AFP’s first woman spox aims to promote patriotism, cybersecurity in new post
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) first female spokesperson wants to awaken patriotism and educate Filipinos about cybersecurity. “Ang vision ko is (My vision is) to make the most significant difference that I can do for our country,” recently designated AFP spokesperson
Authorities shut down Manila office of Dubai-based travel firm
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — A Manila office of a Dubai-based firm has been shut down and charged for illegally recruiting Filipinos to work abroad, offering them fake jobs in Italy and Malta, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Tuesday. The agency said DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans
UAAP: Fil-Am Miguel Yniguez commits to play for UP Fighting Maroons
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons have secured the commitment of Filipino-American Miguel Yniguez. The 6-foot-5 sharpshooter suited up for San Francisco State in the US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II last year. He will be eligible to play in
Marcos: Coldplay concert ‘unmissable
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who calls himself a music lover, said British rock band Coldplay’s concert could simply not be missed. \”To have somebody like Coldplay, you cannot miss it. Unmissable dapat ‘yun [It should be unmissable]. You cannot miss. It was just
Davao, Caraga landslides, flooding kill 16; agri damage hit ₱78M
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23)— Landslides and floods caused by heavy rains in Davao and Caraga regions left 16 people dead, with the cost of agricultural damage rising to ₱78 million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday. It said 173,875 families or 768,387
3 women tell Senate panel how Quiboloy sexually abused them
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) – One Filipino and two Ukrainian women on Tuesday alleged before a Senate panel that Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy sexually abused them while they were pastorals of the church. Quiboloy, the spiritual adviser of former President Rodrigo Duterte, is
UN Special Rapporteur urged to probe govt.’s alleged use of trolls, ‘rabid’ media outlets
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — A lawmaker on Tuesday urged a United Nations expert to investigate the Marcos administration’s alleged use of trolls and media stations to spread disinformation. In a statement, House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro welcomed the arrival of UN
AFP eyes more external defense assets to boost security at Bajo de Masinloc
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday committed to beef up its external defense assets this year following the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) latest harassment of Filipino fishermen at Bajo de Masinloc. “For the Philippine Navy, since nagdi-dwindle na ‘yung internal
Marcos reorganizes NICA to address cybersecurity, other emerging threats
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest son Dexter has died at age 62
(CNN) — Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died, according to statements from his family and the King Center. The King Center confirmed in a statement the 62-year-old civil rights activist died Monday after a battle with prostate cancer. The third child of
