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DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Manny Villar pinakamayaman pa rin sa ‘Pinas

Tumataginting na P621 bilyon ang net worth ni dating Senate President Manny Villar kaya siya pa rin ang pinakamayaman sa Pilipinas base sa listahan ng Forbes magazine. The post Manny Villar pinakamayaman pa rin sa ‘Pinas first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Halving arrives for bitcoin miners

The bitcoin market on Friday engineered the "halving" of the reward for operating the cryptocurrency, a much-anticipated step designed to limit production and boost the digital money......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Bitcoin hits new all-time high

The leading cryptocurrency surged above the $72,000 mark on Monday Bitcoin, the world's highest-valued cryptocurrency, hit a new record on Monday as it surged above $72,000. The token soared to a fresh all-time high of $72,030, breaking the record set in November 2021 and bringing gains for the year so far to n.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Historically low valuation

The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023

The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

3 nabbed for using FL’s name in extortion scheme

Three persons are facing criminal charges following their arrest in Pasay City for allegedly using the name of First Lady Liza Marcos in extorting P5 million from a businessman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Ombudsman: Ex-DBM exec swak sa Pharmally scam

Hindi umubra ang paliwanag ni dating Budget Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao sa Ombudsman kaya tuloy ang graft case nito kaugnay ng P4 bilyong Pharmally scam. The post Ombudsman: Ex-DBM exec swak sa Pharmally scam first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Mga chinese student kinonek sa ‘pastillas’ scam

Maaaring konektado sa pastillas scam ang pagdagsa ng mga estudyanteng Chinese sa lalawigan ng Cagayan, ayon kay Senadora Risa Hontiveros. The post Mga chinese student kinonek sa ‘pastillas’ scam first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

SSS loan scam tatalupan ng Kamara

Gigisahin ng Kamara de Representantes ang mga opisyal ng Social Security System (SSS) dahil sa loan scam kung saan maraming miyembro ang pinagbabayad ng loan kahit hindi sila nag-file. The post SSS loan scam tatalupan ng Kamara first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Villar patriarch places 190 in Forbes Top 200 billionaires

Villar ranked 190 out of the 200 billionaires in the world in 2024 with a total net worth of $11.7 billion (P660,125,700,000) coming from $8 billion (P451,376,000,000) in 2023, according to Forbes magazine......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Villar pushes extension, higher budget for RCEF

Sen. Cynthia Villar wants to double the annual guaranteed allocation for the rice competitiveness enhancement fund to P20 billion as she seeks to extend the fund by another six years or until 2030......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Villar: Biz groups just want ease of doing business

Instead of amending the 1987 Constitution, business groups want the government to focus on the effective implementation of the ease of doing business law and addressing the problem of corruption, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Sales agent nabbed for 2 counts of rape in Liloan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A sales agent, who was accused of two counts of rape, was arrested in Yati Liloan on Monday evening, January 29, 2024. The suspect was identified as Leonard Raya Villar, 36 years old, a resident of Barangay Labangon, Cebu City. Villar was considered the Top 8 Most Wanted Person (MWP) at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Villar’s PREIT utilizes IPO proceeds for energy projects

Billionaire Manuel Villar Jr.’s Premiere Island Power REIT Corp. has used up all of the proceeds it obtained from its initial public offering to bankroll energy projects in Luzon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Ayala Corp. is interested in selling LRT-1 stake to Villar Group

Bilyonaryo is reporting from a source that Ayala Corp. is interested in selling its 35% stake in Light Rail Manila Corp.  to Manny Villar, but that Metro Pacific Investments, AC’s co-investor in LRMC, has a right of first refusal......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

OCD warns: Do not transact with brokers, fixers

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) cautioned the public against some groups and individuals who are using the name of the agency and its officers for government transactions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Big SCAM : Matteo Guidicelli warns vs fake promo using him, Sarah Geronimo

Matteo and Sarah are ambassadors of PSA, the authority who issues the national ID under Philippine Identification System (PhilSys)......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

BFAR-Davao warns vs fishing using chemicals

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Davao Region (BFAR-Davao) warned the public against using noxious substances in catching fish, as this violates Republic Act Number 10654, otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Eight Tips for Choosing a Domain Name for Your Small Business

Choosing a domain name for a small business requires careful consideration, as it is often the first thing people see about your business. The domain name of a business is often considered a piece of real estate on the internet, or your business home on the web. It is core to the digital presence of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024