Windows26: Mayors given list of 402 illegal Pogos to shut down

August 1, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering mayors tasked to shut down 402 illegal Pogos, Trade Secretary Pascual's resignation, and the US providing P55 million in aid to Super Typhoon Carina victims.

Mayors given list of 402 illegal Pogos to shut down

The House of Representatives on Wednesday tapped mayors nationwide to promptly shut down 402 illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) in their areas, turning over dossiers containing the exact hub locations and personalities involved to the local chief executives.

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Pascual quits as DTI chief, returning to private sector

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual is resigning from his post effective Friday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Wednesday.

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US extends P55-M aid to Carina victims

The United States has donated P55 million ($1 million) to assist communities affected by Supertyphoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) in Bulacan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Pampanga and Metro Manila.

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ICC seeks 'blue notice' vs Bato, 4 others – Trillanes

Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a blue notice against the five people tagged in the investigation of former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war.

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House OKs bill capping casket price at P20,000 for poor folk

The House of Representatives has approved a bill that would keep funeral services affordable to poor families by ensuring they don't have to spend upwards of P20,000 for a casket.

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EDITORIAL: Future-proofing the BARMM

The present BARMM leadership deserves credit for its efforts in building or fostering conditions conducive to school education in the autonomous region. The high priority it has given to education is consistent with the longstanding precept that education is the key to economic growth and development in any society.

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