DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has warned operators of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) that the full force of the law will be deployed against those defying the government’s total ban. The warning follows a raid in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, where the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Region XI charged … [Read more...] about NBI XI charges 59 foreigners amid Marcos’ POGO crackdown
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PBBM signs EO establishing one-stop system for child rights violations on human rights day
DAVAO CITY – As the country marked Human Rights Day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the establishment of a centralized system for reporting child rights violations through Executive Order (EO) No. 79. Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on December 6, the EO institutionalizes the Mahalin at Kalingain Ating mga Bata (MAKABATA) Program and the MAKABATA … [Read more...] about PBBM signs EO establishing one-stop system for child rights violations on human rights day
BARMM prioritizes child welfare with comprehensive 5-year roadmap
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Government has set forth an ambitious plan to enhance the welfare of Bangsamoro children over the next five years, marked by the launch of the Regional Plan of Action for Children (RPAC) on November 4, 2024. Led by the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), the RPAC aims to create an environment that promotes, protects, and fulfills … [Read more...] about BARMM prioritizes child welfare with comprehensive 5-year roadmap
Davao del Norte strengthens efforts to ensure children’s safety and well-being
DAVAO CITY --- The provincial government of Davao del Norte reaffirmed its commitment to the rights and well-being of chThe province also bolstered services for adolescents. The DavNor Teen Tambayan Hub provided health and psychosocial services to 2,571 teens this yearildren, emphasizing their survival, development, protection, and participation during the culmination of the … [Read more...] about Davao del Norte strengthens efforts to ensure children’s safety and well-being
CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and manufacturing equipment in a two-day operation in Valenzuela City and San Rafael, Bulacan. The CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit (AFCCU), in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
