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by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 18, 2026
Unified 911 blocks AI, prank calls to protect real emergency calls
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 18, 2026
Emergency 911 National Office Executive Director Francis Fajardo said the system can recognize patterns linked to AI-generated calls and robo-dialing used for prank or misleading reports.... Read full article
by Zaldy De Layola on March 18, 2026
House reviews gov’t readiness vs. Gulf crisis impact on agri sector
by Zaldy De Layola on March 18, 2026
He said the review was aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen food security and ensure proactive government response to external shocks.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 18, 2026
Private firms may implement flexible work schemes - DOLE
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 18, 2026
Under a compressed workweek arrangement, the standard 40-hour workweek may be distributed across four working days instead of five, with the corresponding hours added from Monday to Thursday if work is suspended on Friday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 18, 2026
FDA destroys recalled milk to block reentry into market
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 18, 2026
The FDA, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, said the activity was conducted through its Food Product Recall Committee as the final phase of the recall process aimed at guaranteeing proper disposal of affected products.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 17, 2026
Malacañang: Gov’t to expand P5K fuel aid program by April
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 17, 2026
The distribution of PHP5,000 in cash assistance kicked off at ASAC Covered Court in Sta. Mesa, Manila covering around 135,196 tricycle drivers from the country’s metropolis.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 17, 2026
Gov’t continues to monitor Middle East crisis – Marcos
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 17, 2026
Marcos allayed public concerns, saying affected Filipinos will receive assistance from the government to ensure that their livelihood and daily commute will not be disrupted.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 17, 2026
PBBM oversees cash aid distribution to Metro Manila tricycle drivers
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 17, 2026
Marcos oversaw the distribution of the financial aid at ASAC Covered Court in Sta. Mesa to support public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers affected by the continued increase in the prices of petroleum products amid the Middle East crisis.... Read full article
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 17, 2026
DBM denies delaying infra funds, cites GAA rules on releases
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 17, 2026
In a statement, the DBM said it does not arbitrarily withhold funding and only processes releases in accordance with the law passed by Congress and approved by the President.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 17, 2026
Embassy assures legal aid to 2 OFWs arrested in UAE
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 17, 2026
In a statement, the embassy said it immediately contacted UAE authorities to verify the circumstances and whereabouts of the two OFWs.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on March 17, 2026
DOJ rejects Villars’ plea to return complaints to SEC
by Benjamin Pulta on March 17, 2026
Last January, the SEC filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land, its related entities and their officers for market manipulation, insider trading and misleading disclosures.... Read full article