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Chocolate Hills furor prompts Bohol bishop’s call to preserve national treasures

MANILA, Philippines — The public has been urged by the Catholic bishop of Bohol to preserve national treasures amid an outcry over the construction and operation of a resort in the middle of the picturesque Chocolate Hills’ protected area. The need to “recognize and cherish” Bohol’s natural wonders, specifically its Chocolate Hills and beaches was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

PNP warns public of rise in cyber identity theft cases

The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said that it has recorded 178 cases of "hijack profile" or identity theft cases from November 2023 to February 2024, half of which (89) took place in February alone......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Cyber identity theft cases up by 13.9% in 2023

Cases of cyber identity theft in 2023 increased by nearly 14 percent, data from the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group show......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Bohol bishops warn public of deception in charter change signature drive

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Two bishops from Bohol have issued a Pastoral Letter urging the public against being misled in the signature collection for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. The pastoral letter, dated January 24, 2024, was signed by Talibon Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon and Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy. In the letter, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Police continue to verify identity of ‘lawyer’ killed in Bohol encounter

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police are validating the identity of a woman who was one of the fatalities of an encounter that happened in Bilar town in Bohol province on Friday morning. In a phone interview on Saturday, Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7), they are.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Mindanao bishops Odchimar and Pacana die on same day, 2 hours apart

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 1 February)—Two Mindanao bishops passed on on Thursday, February 1—Tandag Bishop Emeritus Nereo Odchimar at 10:27 a.m. and Malaybalay Bishop Emeritus Honesto Pacana at 12:33 p.m. Last month, two Mindanao bishops also passed away, the 57-year old Pagadian Bishop Ronald Lunas on January 2 and the 89-year old Davao Archbishop Emeritus […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

What Is Identity Theft and How to Check for It

As technology progresses, so do the tactics used by identity thieves, who continuously devise innovative ways to exploit individuals’ personal information for ill-gotten gains. The implications of identity theft extend far beyond mere inconvenience, often resulting in financial losses and damage to one’s credit score. Fortunately, there are measures individuals can adopt to bolster their […] The post What Is Identity Theft and How to Check for It appeared first on Kagay An......»»

Category: newsSource:  kagay_anRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status.  Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said the Bohol  encounter occurred in Bilar town. Nuez also relayed the agency’s official statement in a video posted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Bishop at home with Ginebra

As the PBA playoffs begin tonight, Tony Bishop took some time to share his thoughts on being back in the country and playing with the crowd favorites this time around......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Netizens share thoughts on controversial resort in Bohol’s Chocolate Hills

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Just May of last year, Bohol Island was named as the Philippines’ first UNESCO Global Geopark. With the thriving agriculture and fishery industry on the island, it is no surprise that this tiny island in Central Visayas will somehow make its mark on the bigger league. Bohol has been the home.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Retail most targeted sector for digital fraud in Philippines

The retail sector is the most targeted industry for fraudulent digital transactions in the Philippines last year, according to an analysis conducted by global information and insights company TransUnion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated News5 hr. 55 min. ago

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 8

BEIRUT -- Three Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians were injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes targeting towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that one of the Israeli raids targeted a house in the village of Blida, killing three Hezbollah members, while another raid targeted the town of Baraachit, wounding three ci.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 8

BEIRUT -- Three Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians were injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes targeting towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that one of the Israeli raids targeted a house in the village of Blida, killing three Hezbollah members, while another raid targeted the town of Baraachit, wounding three ci.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Pope Francis appoints Filipino priest as bishop in California

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest in the United States of America was appointed by Pope Francis as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento, California on Saturday. In the announcement of the Holy See, Father Reynaldo Bersabal, the parish priest of Saint Francis of Assisi in Sacramento, will accompany Bishop Jaime Soto and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Mindoro bishop bans debunked Lipa apparition devotion, image

The bishop of Mindoro warned priests and laity of his jurisdiction to refrain from observing and celebrating the debunked apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lipa, adding that any religious articles related to the event must not be distributed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition

Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Filipino bishop calls for end to gun violence

Filipino bishop calls for end to gun violence.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

‘He can be a diplomat’: Charismatic Naga priest is new bishop of Virac

Father Luisito Occiano, a longtime priest in Naga City, is set to lead the Diocese of Virac after its bishop for the past three decades retired.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Bishop Ambo David elected vice president of Asian bishops’ assembly

This is the latest international assignment of Bishop Pablo Virgilio 'Ambo' David, an internationally trained Bible scholar and a prominent voice in Philippine society.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Pope Francis names Philippines’ first Dominican bishop in decades

Father Napoleon Sipalay Jr., an official of the University of Santo Tomas and former head of Filipino Dominicans, is the new bishop of Alaminos, Pangasinan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024