SWS Hunger recovers from 11.8% to 9.8%

SWS: Hunger increase from 11.3% to 11.8%

The national Social Weather Survey (SWS) found that 11.8% of Filipino families, or an estimated 3.0 million, experienced involuntary hunger – being hungry and not having anything to eat – …

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DICT considers SIM Registration extension

Preregistered SIM cards stolen, sold – DICT

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Thursday that thieves could scam phone subscribers by using stolen SIM cards that have already been registered. DICT Undersecretary Anna …

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SIM registration deadline on April 26

SIM registration deadline on April 26

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) clarified yesterday that the deadline for SIM registration, which is April 26, 2023, is in accordance …

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Philippines to import more rice this 2024 - USDA

Rice prices may increase next week

A group of farmers has warned that rice prices may increase next week. Samahan ng Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) President So explained this is because of the increase in its …

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PNP says Philpost package scam new modus

PNP says Philpost package scam new modus

The PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) warned the public against the Philpost package scam after there were many victims regarding the alleged unclaimed packages at the said office. According to P/Brig Gen …

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Filipina intercepted after buying fake passport on TikTok

BI intercepts fake Filipino at NAIA

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers intercepted a Canadian man suspected to be a fake Filipino. According to a report from Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) Acting Chief Ann Camille …

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SWS-51% of Filipino families feel Poor

SWS: 51% of Filipino families feel Poor

The national Social Weather Survey of December 10-14, 2022, found 51% of Filipino families rated themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 31% rating themselves as Borderline (by placing themselves on a horizontal line …

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BI officer denies asking yearbook from passenger

BI nabs Japanese woman wanted for theft in Tokyo

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Japanese national wanted by authorities in Tokyo, for involvement in theft and financial fraud. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the …

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