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Companies State it Takes More Than 6 Months to Fill Cybersecurity Positions
The latest Kaspersky survey found that 48% of companies require over half a year to find a qualified cybersecurity professional. A lack of proven experience was cited as one of the biggest challenges, along with the high cost of hiring and global competition in talent acquisition. With global labor markets continuing to clamor for InfoSec […].....»»
Dovish Powell lifts markets to historic highs
Last week, US equities reached new all-time highs, thereby lifting global stock markets. This came on the back of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish policy statement. In that speech, Powell touted considerable progress in bringing down inflation, notwithstanding the bumps in the road toward the two percent target......»»
Over 40 defective weighing scales seized in Carbon Market
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the City Markets (OCM) of the Cebu City Government has confiscated over 40 defective weighing scales in Carbon Public Market as of March 21. Led by Market Administrator Robert Barquilla, the operation, dubbed “Operation Timbangan,” aims to ensure accurate measurements for customers. Barquilla, with assistance from Task Force.....»»
Negros Occidental sets monthly ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ markets
Negros Occidental sets monthly ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ markets.....»»
Government completes road project in Cagayan
A road project connecting the villages of Navagan and Binalan in Aparri, Cagayan has been completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways......»»
Signal No. 1 up in parts of Northern Luzon as Jenny becomes typhoon
Jenny was last located 655 kilometers east of Aparri in Cagayan or 665 km east of Calayan town. Its peak winds increased to 120 kph near the center, with gusts reaching 150 kph. .....»»
Funding real intelligence
You could hear the gnashing of teeth from Aparri to Zamboanga when the Filipino men’s basketball team crashed out of the recent FIBA tournament with three losses, the fans’ dismay relieved only momentarily by the locals’ drubbing of arch-nemesis China......»»
Batanes under Signal No. 1 as Jenny strengthens
Jenny was last located 760 kilometers east of Aparri in Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds reaching 100 km per hour near the center and gusts up to 125 kph......»»
PAGASA: Goring continuing to weaken
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration on Monday said “Goring” continues to weaken while moving north-northeastward over the Philippine Sea. Heavy rainfall due to “Goring” is still expected in the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan by Monday with 50 to 100 millimeters of rain pouring expected over the Batanes, Babuyan Islands and the northern portions of mainland Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte by Tuesday. Batanes will have greater than 200 mm raindrops on Wednesday, including Babuyan Island at 100 to 200 mm while 50-100 mm rains are expected in the northern portions of mainland Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte. PAGASA said the southwest monsoon enhanced by “Goring” meanwhile brings occasional or monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas over the next three days. “Goring” is forecast to maintain its strength or may slightly weaken further in the next 12 hours due to the upwelling of cooler ocean waters and the onset of dry air intrusion before re-intensifying as it turns northwestward. The weather disturbance may pass close to Batanes at or near its peak intensity. PAGASA said interaction with the rugged terrain of Taiwan during its close approach will result in a weakening trend beginning by late Wednesday. Typhoon “Goring” was last tracked at 245 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 190 kph. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 1 remains hoisted over the Batanes, Babuyan Islands, the northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Camalaniugan, Pamplona, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Baggao, Buguey, Santa Ana, Claveria, Aparri, Ballesteros, Abulug, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Allacapan, Lal-Lo, Lasam, Peñablanca, Iguig, Amulung, Gattaran, Alcala), the eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, San Mariano, San Guillermo, Ilagan City, Tumauini, San Pablo, Cabagan, Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan), the northern and central portions of Aurora (Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dilasag, Baler, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis), Polillo Islands, the northern and eastern portions of Camarines Norte (Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Paracale, Vinzons, Talisay, Daet, Mercedes) including Calaguas Islands, the northeastern portion of Camarines Sur (Siruma, Tinambac, Lagonoy, Garchitorena, Caramoan), and the northern portion of Catanduanes (Panganiban, Caramoran, Viga, Bagamanoc, Pandan). The post PAGASA: Goring continuing to weaken appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Hundreds flee floods as super typhoon brushes past Philippines
More than a thousand people fled their homes as floods unleashed by Super Typhoon Saola swept through mainly rural villages in the northern Philippines, rescue officials said Sunday. Saola brushed past the northeast of the main island of Luzon overnight Saturday and continued south just off the Pacific coast packing winds of up to 185 kilometers (115 miles) per hour, the state weather bureau said. No casualties or substantial damage have been reported. Residents of coastal communities vulnerable to high winds and large waves were moved to higher ground on Isabela province's Pacific coast, as were those on the northern tip of Cagayan province to the north and Ilocos Sur province on Luzon's northwest coast, officials said. "These coastal towns have no protection because they are directly facing the Pacific," said Isabela rescue official Constante Foronda, putting the number of evacuees in Isabela at 372. "It's raining constantly but the winds are not that strong," he told AFP by telephone, adding: "We got lucky." The Philippines is hit by an average of 20 major storms each year that kill hundreds of people and keep vast regions in perpetual poverty. In neighboring Cagayan, rescue official Ruelie Rapsing told AFP 388 people were evacuated overnight amid flooding on several coastal municipalities on Luzon's northeast tip. There were also widespread electricity cuts across the province of 1.2 million people due to downed power lines, he added. The provincial government's press office released photos on its Facebook page of knee-deep floodwaters swamping homes in the municipality of Aparri. The civil defense office in Manila also reported the evacuation of 421 people from four municipalities in Ilocos Sur, which were hit by a landslide, flooding and overflowing rivers. The eye of Saola was within 90 kilometers of the remote coastal town of Casiguran at 2:00 pm (0600 GMT) but was forecast to remain over water over the next few hours before turning east and then northwest towards Taiwan in the coming days. The weather service said the main threat was from heavy rain that could trigger flash floods or landslides. Up to 200 millimeters (nearly eight inches) of rain was forecast to fall along Cagayan and Isabela's coasts over the next 24 hours. The post Hundreds flee floods as super typhoon brushes past Philippines appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bring public health services closer
“Health is the greatest of human blessings,” according to Hippocrates, father of Modern Medicine. That is why we continue to make significant strides in improving our health system. The latest of which is the signing into law of the Regional Specialty Centers Act. As the principal sponsor and one of the authors of this measure, I am grateful to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., for approving and prioritizing this legislation which will help bring specialized medical care closer to Filipinos in various regions, and hopefully to the most vulnerable groups in grassroots communities. As we aim to make public health more accessible, we must continue such efforts to ensure all Filipinos get the healthcare they deserve. In line with this, the Malasakit Centers we initiated in 2018 have already provided financial medical assistance to more than seven million patients so far. There are 158 Malasakit centers established all over the country through the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which I principally authored and sponsored in the Senate. I have also continuously pushed for the establishment of Super Health Centers, which are medium versions of a polyclinic and improved versions of the rural health unit, to make healthcare more accessible to Filipinos even in remote areas. These centers, funded with the help of my fellow legislators and primarily implemented by the Department of Health, shall provide primary health care services in communities that also include consultation, diagnosis, and early detection of diseases. As chair of the Senate Health Committee, I must emphasize the need to bring public health services closer to the people who need them the most. The enactment of the Regional Specialty Centers Act, along with the continuing operations of Malasakit Centers and the establishment of more Super Health Centers nationwide will hopefully bridge this gap and further promote the health and well-being of Filipinos no matter where they are in the country. As a legislator and public servant, I will continue to help improve public service delivery at the grassroots to the best of my capacity so that no Filipino is neglected when it comes to availing government services they need. That is why aside from the health initiatives mentioned above, I also continue to visit communities to deliver assistance, listen to their concerns, and provide solutions to their daily struggles. We were in Laguna on August 25 to inspect the Siniloan Sports Complex which was funded through our efforts as part of our goal as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports to promote grassroots sports development and divert our youth from harmful vices like illegal drugs. We then inspected the Isolation Facility of the Infirmary Hospital which we supported during the Duterte administration. We also led the distribution of aid to 500 impoverished residents of Siniloan together with Vice Governor Karen Agapay, Mayor Patrick Go, Vice Mayor Carla Valderrama, and other local officials. Last weekend, I also joined fellow officials and basketball enthusiasts alike in supporting Gilas Pilipinas during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. I commend everyone who took part in ensuring the successful hosting of the FIBA World Cup here in the Philippines. We were invited as a guest speaker on 24 August at the Gender and Development Activity organized by the Provincial Council of Occidental Mindoro. We support these kinds of discussions that aim to promote equal and gender-sensitive leadership. On 23 August, I received the prestigious Apostle Arsenio Ferriol Award of Excellence for Public Service and Governance. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) for this very prestigious recognition. With or without an award, I will continue my mission to serve fellow Filipinos, knowing very well that service to the people is service to God. Aside from the awarding ceremony, I also joined them yesterday for their 50th Golden Church Anniversary celebration in New Clark City, Tarlac. I also visited Navotas City on 22 August, together with Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Vice Mayor Tito Sanchez to help 1,000 senior citizens, PWDs, and indigents. We also provided additional support to 1,328 recovering fire victims who were given aid from the National Housing Authority to buy housing materials through their Emergency Housing Assistance Program that we initiated before and continue to support its implementation now. We were also instrumental in the construction of nine public school buildings in Navotas City, some of which we were able to inspect during our visit. My office also continues to assist Filipinos affected by calamities. Among those assisted were typhoon victims in various towns in Cagayan — 500 in Gonzaga; 500 residents in Aparri; 500 in Allacapan; 500 in Pamplona; 500 in Ballesteros; and 500 more in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. More support was also provided for 35 indigents from different towns of Cotabato Province plus 110 sectoral members in Libungan town; three fire victims of Brgy. Peñaplata in Samal Island; 1,000 residents of Sibalom and almost 250 in Tobias Fornier in Antique; 1,000 beneficiaries in Polomolok, South Cotabato; 66 residents of Malolos Bulacan; 31 residents of General Tinio and 140 more in Gapan, Nueva Ecija. We also extended livelihood support to 14 indigents in Cauayan, Negros Occidental; three farmers in San Lorenzo, Guimaras; and 52 residents of Brgy. Tisa, Cebu City who were previously victims of a fire incident. They were also provided aid through DTI’s Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program, which I pushed for before and continue to support now to boost the livelihood of those affected by various crises. Furthermore, I am also thankful to the President for signing the following into law: Republic Act No. 11961, which I co-authored, amending the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, and mandates the creation of a Philippine Registry of Heritage; RA 11958, which I co-authored, that amends RA 6948 to rationalize the disability pension provided to military veterans; and the One Town, One Product Philippines Program, which I authored and co-sponsored, to support the growth of the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises. While we have accomplished a lot in the past few days in helping those in need and pushing for policies that would uplift the lives of fellow Filipinos, our work must not stop as long as there are more of our kababayans who rely on us for support. As public servants, let us continue to bring the government and its services closer to the people while working together so that no one is left behind toward recovery and progress. 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DSWD on high alert status amid ‘Goring’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Sunday said its Field Office-2 (Cagayan Valley) continued to be on high alert status as Typhoon "Goring" intensified into a super typhoon, bringing heavy rains over the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the latest report from Cagayan Valley Regional Director Lucia Alan indicated that 367 families or 1,219 individuals from 24 barangays in the two provinces were affected by ST Goring. “Of this number, 138 families or 468 individuals were displaced. There are also 26 open evacuation centers sheltering affected families in the whole Cagayan Valley Region,” Alan told the DSWD chief. Alan said the evacuees were mostly individuals residing in coastal areas. “We continue to be vigilant and on high alert status to extend assistance to the LGUs, “ Alan reported to Secretary Gatchalian. As of Saturday (26 August), more than 70,000 family food packs (FFPs) have been made available by the Cagayan Valley Field Office with over 40,000 already prepositioned to the LGUs, especially in coastal towns. As the typhoon continues to batter the region, Alan said the field office (FO) has not received reports of casualties, damaged houses, or stranded individuals, as of press time. The DSWD FO-2 has earlier prepositioned a total of 9,778 FFPs in the island province of Batanes broken down as follows: Basco (1,306 FFPs); Itbayat (1,322); Ivana (1,100); Mahatao (1,094); Sabtang (1,203); and Uyugan (1,167) for a total of 7,700 FFPs. An additional 2,078 food packs were also sent to the Batanes provincial capitol. Alan on Friday (25 August) reported to the Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG) that FO-2 has also prepositioned FFPs to Isabela province coastal municipalities of Divilacan with 1,000 boxes of FFPs; Maconacon with 154; and Palanan with 500. “For Calayan Island, we have prepositioned 2,900 FFPs while 150 FFPs were sent to Barangay Fuga of Aparri, Cagayan. An additional 1,246 food packs were also sent (by) boat to Isabela province,” Alan reported. Gatchalian on Thursday (24 August) ordered concerned DSWD regional directors to beef up their stockpile of food packs in anticipation of TS Goring. The post DSWD on high alert status amid ‘Goring’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Hundreds flee floods as super typhoon brushes past Philippines
More than a thousand people fled their homes as floods unleashed by Super Typhoon "Saola" (called "Goring" in the Philippines) swept through mainly rural villages in the northern Philippines, rescue officials said Sunday. Saola brushed past the northeast of the main island of Luzon overnight Saturday and continued south just off the Pacific coast packing winds of up to 185 kilometers (115 miles) per hour, the state weather bureau said. No casualties or substantial damage have been reported. Residents of coastal communities vulnerable to high winds and large waves were moved to higher ground on Isabela province's Pacific coast, as were those on the northern tip of Cagayan province to the north and Ilocos Sur province on Luzon's northwest coast, officials said. "These coastal towns have no protection because they are directly facing the Pacific," said Isabela rescue official Constante Foronda, putting the number of evacuees in Isabela at 372. "It's raining constantly but the winds are not that strong," he told AFP by telephone, adding: "We got lucky." The Philippines is hit by an average of 20 major storms each year that kill hundreds of people and keep vast regions in perpetual poverty. In neighboring Cagayan, rescue official Ruelie Rapsing told AFP 388 people were evacuated overnight amid flooding in several coastal municipalities on Luzon's northeast tip. There were also widespread electricity cuts across the province of 1.2 million people due to downed power lines, he added. The provincial government's press office released photos on its Facebook page of knee-deep floodwaters swamping homes in the municipality of Aparri. The civil defense office in Manila also reported the evacuation of 421 people from four municipalities in Ilocos Sur, which were hit by a landslide, flooding, and overflowing rivers. The eye of Saola was within 90 kilometers of the remote coastal town of Casiguran at 2:00 pm (0600 GMT) but was forecast to remain over water over the next few hours before turning east and then northwest towards Taiwan in the coming days. The weather service said the main threat was from heavy rain that could trigger flash floods or landslides. Up to 200 millimeters (nearly eight inches) of rain was forecast to fall along Cagayan and Isabela's coasts over the next 24 hours. The post Hundreds flee floods as super typhoon brushes past Philippines appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DSWD prepositions 10k food packs in ‘Goring’-affected Batanes
The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Friday said it has prepositioned some 10,000 family food packs, through its Cagayan Valley regional office, in the island province of Batanes, which is under the direct path of Tropical Storm "Goring". DSWD Field Office-2 (Cagayan Valley) Regional Director Lucia Alan reported to Secretary Rex Gatchalian that a total of 9,778 FFPs have been prepositioned in Batanes, broken down as follows: Basco, 1,306 FFPs; Itbayat, 1,322; Ivana, 1,100; Mahatao, 1,094; Sabtang, 1,203; and Uyugan, 1,167 for a total of 7,700 FFPs. An additional 2,078 food packs were also sent to the Batanes provincial capitol, according to Alan. "Goring" (international Name: Saola) has slightly intensified near Batanes on Friday morning, 25 August, as another cyclone (Tropical Storm Damrey) has been spotted near the Philippine area of responsibility, said the state weather bureau PAGASA. As of 4 a.m. Friday, "Goring" was estimated by PAGASA to be at 220 km east southeast of Basco, Batanes with maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 90 kph. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 remains hoisted in Batanes; the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island); the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca); and the northeastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan). Alan also reported to the Disaster Response and Management Group that FO-2 has also prepositioned FFPs in Isabela's coastal municipalities of Divilacan, with 1,000 boxes of FFPs; Maconacon with 154; and Palanan with 500. An additional 1,246 food packs were also sent through boat to Isabela province. “For Calayan Island, we have prepositioned 2,900 FFPs, while 150 FFPs were sent to Barangay Fuga of Aparri, Cagayan,” he reported. According to PAGASA, the trough of "Goring" will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Region, which could cause possible flooding or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains. Gatchalian on Tuesday ordered concerned DSWD regional directors to beef up their stockpile of food packs in anticipation of "Goring". The post DSWD prepositions 10k food packs in ‘Goring’-affected Batanes appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA: LPA east of Cagayan may develop into cyclone
The LPA was last seen 570 kilometers east of Aparri in Cagayan......»»
Alameda slay suspects refuse polygraph test
Senators on Tuesday slammed the sudden “change of heart” of the three persons of interest in the killing of Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda to take a lie detector test as “advised” by their legal counsel. During the continuation of the Senate hearing by the Committee on Public and Dangerous Drugs, Freddie Molina, Dennis De Guzman, and Rommel Paltao surprised the panel by withdrawing their initial decision to accept the challenge of undergoing lie detector test to determine the accuracy of their statements regarding Alameda’s death, which was recommended by Senator Raffy Tulfo in the previous hearing. Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said their move will only make the public doubt their credibility and will only draw a public perception that they are really involved in the killing of Alameda. However, Dela Rosa said it is their right to subject themselves to lie detector tests or not. “We respect your right Constitutional right mo ‘yan kung ayaw mo magpa-undergo pero iba ang dating sa committee na ito,” he added. Also, Aparri Mayor Bryan Dale Chan is also among the persons of interest in the death of Alameda. The Aparri vice mayor was killed along with five others; namely Alexander Agustin delos Angeles, Alvin dela Cruz Abel, Abraham dela Cruz Ramos, John Duane Banag Almeda, and Ismael Nanay, in an ambush attack last 19 February at the Sitio Kinacao, Barangay Beretbet in Bagabag town, Nueva Vizcaya. The post Alameda slay suspects refuse polygraph test appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Persons of interest in Alameda slay refuse lie-detector test
Senators on Tuesday slammed the sudden “change of heart” of the three persons of interest in the killing of Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda to take a lie detector test as “advised” by their legal counsel. During the continuation of the Senate hearing by the Committee on Public and Dangerous Drugs, Freddie Molina, Dennis De Guzman and Rommel Paltao surprised the panel by withdrawing their initial decision to accept the challenge of undergoing a lie detector test to determine the accuracy of their statements regarding Alameda’s death, which was recommended by Senator Raffy Tulfo in the previous hearing. Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said their move will only make the public doubt their credibility and create the perception that they are really involved in the killing of Alameda. “Alam mo, ‘yang ginagawa mong ‘yan, lalong magdududa ang taumbayan sa inyo, na may tinatago ka talaga, may kinalaman ka talaga sa krimen na ito dahil ‘yun nga ayaw mo magpa-lie detector, nag-volunteer ka. Ngayon, binawi mo na. Ayaw mo na,” Dela Rosa said. However, Dela Rosa insisted on their right not to subject themselves to a lie detector test. “We respect your right. Constitutional right mo 'yan kung ayaw mo magpa-undergo pero iba ang dating sa committee na ito,” Dela Rosa countered. The Aparri vice mayor was killed along with five others, namely Alexander Agustin Delos Angeles, Alvin Dela Cruz Abel, Abraham Dela Cruz Ramos, John Duane Banag Almeda, and Ismael Nanay, in an ambush last 19 February at Sitio Kinacao, Barangay Beretbet in Bagabag town, Nueva Vizcaya. The victims were riding a Starex van en route to Manila when they were killed. Aparri Mayor Bryan Dale Chan is also among the persons of interest in the death of Alameda. The post Persons of interest in Alameda slay refuse lie-detector test appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PNP wants calls, texts bared
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is considering amending Republic Act 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, to allow the disclosure of computer data, including the content of communications such as calls and text messages, of individuals who are subjects of case investigations. The suggestion came during a public hearing on the ambush of Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda in Nueva Vizcaya last 19 February. P/Lt. Col. Christopher Luyun, officer in charge of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Unit of Cagayan Valley, cited restrictions in RA 10175 as one of the challenges in the investigation of the ambush attack against Alameda and five others. Luyun said they had applied for a warrant to disclose computer data from the phone number of Mayor Bryan Chan, who is among the persons of interest in the case. However, Globe Telecommunications, the service provider for Chan’s phone number, initially said they did not have the equipment to save traffic data. When the warrant was amended and reapplied, Globe submitted traffic but not content data. Traffic data refers to computer data other than the content of the communication, such as the communication’s origin, destination, route, time, date, size, duration, and type of underlying service. The post PNP wants calls, texts bared appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Dela Rosa: Amend cybercrime law to check suspects’ mobile data
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is eyeing amendments to Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 to allow the disclosure of computer data, including the content of calls or text messages by individuals who are subjects of case investigations. This suggestion came during Monday’s public hearing on the ambush of Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda in Nueva Vizcaya last 19 February, where Lt. Col. Christopher Luyun, officer in charge of the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Unit of Cagayan Valley cited restrictions provided in RA 10175 as among the hurdles hampering the probe into the ambush of Alameda and five others. "We applied for a warrant to disclose computer data doon sa number ni Mayor Chan based sa affidavit ni Mrs. Alameda. However, noong una, sinagot ng (telecommunications firm) Globe na they don't have the equipment to save ‘yung traffic data. Pero nung inamend ‘yung warrant, nag-reapply kami Sir, nag-submit naman ‘yung Globe pero walang content" (At first, Globe responded saying they didn't have the equipment to save traffic data. But when we amended the warrant and reapplied, Globe submitted but there was no content), Luyun told the committee chaired by Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa. Aparri Mayor Bryan Chan was among the persons of interest in the attack on Alameda and his five companions in Purok 5, Sitio Kinakao, Baretbet, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya. Under Section 14 of RA 10175, “law enforcement authorities, upon securing a court warrant, shall issue an order requiring any person or service provider to disclose or submit, within 72 hours from receipt of such order, subscriber’s information, traffic data or relevant data in his/its possession or control, in relation to a valid complaint officially docketed and assigned for investigation by law enforcement authorities, and the disclosure of which is necessary and relevant for the purpose of investigation.” Traffic data or non-content data refer to any computer data other than the content of the communication, including, but not limited to the communication’s origin, destination, route, time, date, size, duration or type of underlying service. "So maybe i-amend natin ‘yang batas na ‘yan na pagdating sa investigation ng isang krimen ay dapat obligado ang service provider like Globe to disclose to the investigating agencies ‘yung contents ng kanilang cellphone" (Maybe we should amend that law when it comes to the investigation of a crime, so service providers like Globe should be required to disclose to the investigating agencies the contents of their cellphone), Dela Rosa said. The committee also tackled several measures requiring the installation of closed-circuit television, the proposed Law Enforcement Body-worn Camera Act and the Checkpoint Regularization Act. The post Dela Rosa: Amend cybercrime law to check suspects’ mobile data appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go assists disaster victims in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan
"Mga kababayan ko nandito po ako para makabigay ng kaunting tulong sa mga apektado ng bagyo," Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said during relief operations for communities affected by the typhoon in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan on Monday, 31 July. On the same day, Go also extended assistance to typhoon victims in Santa Ana town. In light of the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Egay, Go emphasized his commitment to extending assistance to those affected to the best of his capacity. This comes as a response to the ongoing crisis, where several provinces have been declared under a state of calamity due to extensive fatalities and damage in the wake of the typhoon and the subsequent monsoon rains. "Gaya ng ginagawa ko po noon, tuwing mayroong bagyo, sinusubukan ko talagang makabisita dito at makatulong. Noon, sa Aparri at iba't ibang bayan pa,” Go said even as he assured residents that his office is committed to conducting relief efforts, just like what they did during previous calamities. Earlier, Cagayan was declared under a state of calamity due to destruction caused by Typhoon Egay, as recommended by its Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council. Despite the somber situation, he expressed his hopes that the efforts of his office and the government can bring a slight smile to those grieving, underlining the importance of empathy and understanding during these trying times. "Alam ko malungkot ang mga kababayan natin, pero kapag nakikita kong masaya sila masaya na rin po ako. Kaya po ako narito para tumulong po sa abot ng aking makakaya, mapakinggan ang inyong mga hinaing, isulong ang mga proyektong makakapagpaunlad ng inyong lugar, ilapit ang mga serbisyo ng gobyerno na makakatulong sa inyong muling pagbangon, at makapag-iwan ng ngiti sa oras ng inyong pagdadalamhati,” he said. The senator also took time to express his gratitude towards local officials who have been working tirelessly to provide service to their constituents amid these trying times. He also acknowledged the unwavering commitment to public service of several officials including Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba, Sanchez Mira Mayor Abraham Bagasin and Vice Mayor Asela Sacramed. Go urged that the national government and the local government units must work hand in hand to aid the affected communities. "Nandito po ang ating gobernador, ang ating LGU, local government para makikipagtulungan po, maiahon po natin ang ating mga kababayan. Magtulungan lang po tayo,” said Go. Meanwhle, Go stressed the need to establish the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) in order to improve the country's readiness and ability to respond to future disasters. He emphasized that this department would consolidate and streamline efforts in disaster management, resulting in a more productive and efficient response to natural calamities. Go and his team held a relief activity at the municipal gym of Sanchez Mira, where they assisted 1,500 typhoon victims. The beneficiaries received food packs, masks, vitamins, and snacks. Cellular phones, shoes, bicycles, watches, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball were also distributed to several individuals. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Agriculture extended assistance to the beneficiaries. The post Bong Go assists disaster victims in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»