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DICT blocks AI Chatbot 'Grok' over sexually explicit deepfakes

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday ordered the takedown of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok in the Philippines due to several laps... Read More


LTFRB to use 'working days' in all policies, regulations

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday issued a memorandum to define all compliance periods in its policies and regulations to be "working days."... Read More


Castro: Libel case filed by Rep. Leviste meant to silence me

Manila, Jan. 16 -- Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday said Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste wants to "silence her" through a libel case. Castro has yet to receive a copy of the co... Read More


DSWD provides ready-to-eat food to stranded travelers in Bicol, Caraga

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) immediately distributed ready-to-eat food (RTEF) boxes to stranded individuals at several ports in Bicol and Caraga due to ca... Read More


Corrupt officials evade punishment due to flaws in justice system

Manila, Jan. 16 -- Weaknesses and abusive practices in the justice system are allowing corrupt public officials to escape accountability, a senator said Friday. In a radio interview, Sen. Francis Pan... Read More


Ticket sold in Marikina wins P15.8-M SuperLotto jackpot

Manila, Jan. 16 -- A bettor from Metro Manila bagged the PHP15.8-million jackpot in Thursday's SuperLotto 6/49 draw. In an advisory on Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said th... Read More


PNP open to separating IAS from police force

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday expressed openness to a proposal to separate the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) from the agency to strengthen its disciplinary mechani... Read More


Army honors its 2025 Bar passers

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday honored six of its military and civilian personnel who successfully hurdled the September 2025 Bar Examinations. In a ceremony at Fort Bonifacio ... Read More


Comelec asks P98M from Palace for Antipolo special polls

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is requesting the Office of the President for over PHP98 million to help fund the special polls in the 2nd District of Antipolo City on March 1... Read More


Take all precautions for 'Ada,' OCD chief tells public

Manila, Jan. 16 -- Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator, Undersecretary Harold Cabreros, on Friday called on the public, especially those residing in the Eastern Visayas and Bicol Regions, to t... Read More