MANILA (October 6) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against individuals and groups posing online as aid providers to scam victims, saying such schemes are designed to defraud them a second time. In a statement Friday, the SEC said these groups operate through Facebook pages, online groups, and other social media platforms, often claiming … [Read more...] about Regulator flags bogus groups posing as recovery agents online
₱1.79-M damage as Piapi fire razes 179 homes
Davao’s fire programs tested as coastal communities remain at risk DAVAO CITY (October 6) — A fourth-alarm fire swept through Barangay 21-C, Piapi Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, October 2, destroying 179 homes, displacing hundreds of families, and causing an estimated ₱1.79 million in damage. The Bureau of Fire Protection–Davao Region (BFP-Davao) said the blaze spread … [Read more...] about ₱1.79-M damage as Piapi fire razes 179 homes
Nordeco owes ₱380M, barred from power market
Consumers fear outages, higher rates as coop stays silent DAVAO CITY (October 6) — The Davao Consumer Movement (DCM) slammed the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) for failing to explain its suspension from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) after racking up nearly ₱380 million in unpaid bills — the biggest arrears in the country. The Independent … [Read more...] about Nordeco owes ₱380M, barred from power market
ASSCAT steps up oversight of campus projects
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (October 6) — What was supposed to be a routine inspection turned into a firm reminder from the Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT): ghost projects and substandard work will not be tolerated. ASSCAT President Joy C. Capistrano, with Vice Presidents Carmelo S. Llanto and Ferdinand A. Dumalagan, made a surprise … [Read more...] about ASSCAT steps up oversight of campus projects
Disaster tech urged for safer communities
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (October 6) — When a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu last week, residents scrambled out of their homes and offices, some barefoot, others clutching only their phones. For many, it was another reminder of how unprepared communities remain when disaster hits. Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. believes the tools to change that already … [Read more...] about Disaster tech urged for safer communities
