Tag: national
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Legarda: Ban on POGOs, a stand against human trafficking, national security threats
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed her continued support for efforts to fight human trafficking as she lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s announcement regarding the banning of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country during his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA). “The proliferation of POGOs in the country has escalated concerns over… Read more
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Legarda shares high hopes for key issues in president’s 3rd SONA
Senator Loren Legarda expressed her expectations that critical issues such as food security, literacy, inflation, support for the agriculture sector, climate crisis, and peace and order will be prominently addressed in the 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Monday. Legarda emphasized the urgency of tackling food… Read more
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Former anti-graft chief seeks audit of P245 billion flood control projects amid Metro’s massive flooding
The former chief of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) has called for a comprehensive audit of the country’s P245-billion budget for flood control projects for 2024 amid the massive flooding in the capital region following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina (international name Gaemi). Atty, Nicasio Conti, former commissioner of PAGC, now the chief executive… Read more
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Former Anti-graft chief seeks regulated gaming BPOs to offset POGO revenues
The former chief of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) said the government can offset the potential revenue losses from the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by allowing gaming Business Process Outsourcing in export processing zones to enpolsure strict regulations. Atty. Nicasio Conti, former head of PAGC, now chief executive officer of Capstone-Intel Corp.… Read more
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P-pop sensation must drive growth of creatives industry – Capstone-Intel research
Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation said government and private sector support to P-pop groups such as BINI and SB-19 can create jobs and harness the potential of the country’s creative industry. “The growing number of followers of P-pop groups such as BINI and SB-19 unlocks the potential of the creative sector, which is now a source… Read more
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Former anti-graft official urges strict rules on gambling Ads
The former Commissioner of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) is seeking legislative measures to regulate advertisements on gambling, similar to the stringent controls on tobacco and smoking citing damaging impact of addiction to families and individuals. Atty. Nicasio Conti, former commissioner of PAGC, now the CEO of Capstone-Intel Corp. said there is a need to… Read more
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Pinoys online resort to prayers amid tensions in West Philippine Sea
As tensions rise in the West Philippine Sea, more Filipinos on social media resort to prayers for the peaceful resolution of the territorial disputes, according to the latest sentiment analysis conducted by Capstone-Intel Corporation. The territorial disputes issue was widely discussed online with up to 360 daily posts or a total of 2,323 posts within… Read more
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Capstone-Intel Corporation Urges Serious Attention to Alarming PISA Test Results for Filipino Students
Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation has raised concerns over the recent results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test, which ranked Filipino students among the bottom five in creative thinking. The firm emphasized that these results should serve as a basis to improve the education system to ensure graduates are globally competitive. From June… Read more
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KONTRA SA FILING NG CASE NG PAOCC KAY ALICE GUO
Ngayon araw, nagsampa ng kasong Anti-Trafficking in Persons ang PAOCC laban kay Mayor Alice Guo ng Bamban, Tarlac. Bagamat hindi pa nabibigyan si Mayor Guo ng kopya ng naisampang reklamo, tiwala siya na walang sapat na ebidensya na maaring iugnay sa pangalan nya patungkol sa reklamo. Samaktuwid, niluto muna sa media at sa publikoang ang… Read more
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Alice Guo Itinanggi ang Paratang ni Senator Win. Kung Sino ang Nag-aakusa Siya Ang Magpatunay.
Bamban, Tarlac – Tumugon si Mayor Alice Guo sa mga alegasyon ni Senador Win Gatchalian tungkol sa kanyang citizenship. Walang alam o kinalaman si Mayor Guo sa mga dokumentong ipinakita ni Senador Gatchalian na diumano ay galing sa Board of Investments at Bureau of Immigration. Ayon kay Mayor Guo, ang kanyang tunay na ina ay… Read more