Google faces cyber-crime cases in Philippines

(BusinessWorld) A Philippine senator has filed cyber-crime charges against Google Philippines and the owners of two YouTube channels at the Justice department for showing videos alleging domestic violence and adultery in his family. “Social media sites need to step up… Continue Reading →

Palace announces new quarantine classifications

(SunStar) PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte approved the extension of the general community quarantine (GCQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) for another two weeks until July 31, 2021. Under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), the second highest quarantine classification, until July… Continue Reading →

First 18 km of Central Luzon Link Expressway opens

(BusinessWorld) THE FIRST 18-kilometer section of the 30-kilometer Central Luzon Link Expressway project will be opened to motorists Thursday, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. “Bukas na ang opening kaya nagpa-final inspection na ako dito. Ang bubuksan… Continue Reading →

DENR shuts down 355 illegal dumpsites

(GMA News) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recently closed down 355 illegal dumpsites in the country, its spokesperson Undersecretary Benny Antiporda said on Wednesday. At the Laging Handa public briefing, Antiporda said these were open dumpsites,… Continue Reading →

COVID-19 cases in 8 metro cities rising — DoH

(BusinessWorld) METRO Manila and nearby provinces should stay under a general lockdown until end-July, researchers from the country’s premier university said on Tuesday, as health authorities said coronavirus infections in eight metro cities increased in the past two weeks. “The… Continue Reading →