DSWD calls for stronger support to promote digital safety of children

MANILA: A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has called for full implementation of the law to protect children against online sexual abuse or exploitation.

DSWD Undersecretary for International Affairs, and Att…

Laguna’s 7th most wanted nabbed while getting police clearance

CALAMBA CITY: The 7th most wanted person in this province was arrested by lawmen while trying to secure a police clearance in the municipality of Bay.

Col. Gauvin Mel Unos, acting provincial police director, on Thursday, identified the suspect as ‘Ge…

Comelec sees 30K students to register at BU satellite list-up

LEGAZPI CITY: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects to cater to more than 30,000 students of Bicol University (BU) as it opens a two-day Special Satellite and Register Anywhere Project (SSARAP) inside the campus here next week.

In an intervie…

DOTr, Meralco ink deal to power Metro Manila Subway

MANILA: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and energy utility provider Meralco on Thursday signed an agreement to power the Metro Manila Subway –the country’s first underground railway.

During the signing of the ‘Switching Station Agreement wit…

ISIS female financial conduit nabbed in Sulu

MANILA: Authorities on Thursday nabbed a female terrorist who served as a financial conduit and coordinator for international terrorist groups.

In a press conference at Camp Crame, Quezon City, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) direct…

MWSS: Water sources augmentation in place vs. El Niño effects

MANILA: The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) assured Thursday that water source augmentation efforts are in place to cushion the effects of El Niño.

In a press briefing, MWSS Field Operations Management Department principal engineer…

Group seeks urgent care for sexually abused kids

MANILA: Children who have survived sexual violence and are left without parents must be provided with care immediately, a child rights advocacy group said Thursday.

‘Children who may not be able to complain, voice out their feelings or avoid conversa…