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GMA Network
7 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Palace to VP Sara: Your father was also present during destruction of drugs
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro on Thursday hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte for saying that President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. was doing ''photo op'' when he witnessed the destruction of illegal drugs in Tarlac province. At a press briefing, Castro reminded the Vice President that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, did the same when he was still the Chief Executive. Castro showed the media a report, which stated that the former president witnessed the incineration of P7.51 billion worth of dangerous drugs in Cavite in 2020. On Wednesday, Marcos witnessed the destruction of P9,484,134,038.62 worth of dangerous drugs at the Clean Leaf International Corporation in Capas City. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-06-2025
- GMA Network
Marcos witnesses drug destruction in Tarlac
CAPAS CITY - President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday witnessed the destruction of P9,484,134,038.62 worth of dangerous drugs at the Clean Leaf International Corporation in Tarlac province. Together with the president was Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Among the illegal drugs destroyed were the 1,304.604 kilograms of floating packs of shabu, which have an estimated value of P8,871,307,200.00. These floating shabu were recovered by local fishermen off the waters of Zambales, Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and Cagayan. Meanwhile, PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez said the destruction activity was in response to the President's order to destroy all illegal drugs as quickly as possible with nothing spared. 'The destruction process was made in full transparency and in compliance with the requirements of the law on the custody and disposition of seized dangerous drugs. PDEA kept under close watch until the drugs were completely reduced to ashes,' Nerez said in a separate press release. When it comes to the recovered floating shabu where no person is arrested and no criminal case was lodged; the drugs were destroyed on account of a sworn certification issued by the Director General pursuant to Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Regulation No. 1 Series of 2002. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
19-06-2025
- GMA Network
Public warned vs ‘task scams' via messaging apps
Authorities cautioned the public from taking part in 'task scams' sent via messaging apps where victims are given assignments in exchange for cash before being convinced to "invest" their money in return for quick profits. In her report on Thursday's 24 Oras, Darlene Cay said victim 'Bea' lost P9,800 in an 'investment', most of which is money she just borrowed. Bea said she was encouraged to send money via a digital link after she initially saw it quickly gain profits. However, after she sent a larger sum, the money was never returned and the person she was transacting blocked her. Pearl, another victim, said she lost P38,000 through the same scheme. She said the scammers sound very professional and convincing. Pearl said she participated because she was looking for a way to earn extra money. Despite her pleas, the scammer ignored her messages and later blocked her. 'Work from anywhere' Via unsolicited messages through messaging apps, people introducing themselves as members of a digital marketing agency offer "work from anywhere" opportunities. Victims are enticed by earning as much as P9,000 daily just by clicking 'likes' of products in different shopping apps. According to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), task scams lure victims with the promise of earning easy money. 'Pasasakayin ka e. Kunwari bibigyan ka ng mga gagawin mo para kumita ka ang mabigat kasi dito, grupo grupo rin yan,' said Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz, PAOCC Executive Director. It is possible syndicates use easy catchers or devices that have the capability to access telephone numbers, messages and data from the smartphones of potential victims. Cruz said the scammers would get these cellphone numbers and would initiate a text blast. If a person's phone receives an ad, he or she could then be convinced by scammers to join by completing their assigned tasks. The phone numbers could also have been sourced from phones whose users clicked on phishing websites according to the Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Center. CICC Deputy Executive Director Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso said possible victims could have provided their names, numbers and email addresses believing they were taking part in a promotional event or a discount but these details could be sold to scammers. PAOCC said it is continuing to investigate the said scam which it believes is being operated by Filipinos. Be suspicious Authorities advised jobseekers that no legitimate employer would ask money in exchange for employment and that they would not contact you via messaging apps if you did not apply in the first place. 'Employers do not get in touch with individuals they pass through channels or platforms. Nobody calls from a company to offer a job to somebody. People should be suspicious by this system alone,' said Serge Ortiz-Luis, President of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines. —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
11-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
No major lotto jackpot winners on Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said there were no winners of the major lotto jackpot draws on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The winning numbers for the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot worth P39,361,064.80 are 25-32-46-44-26-36. For Megalotto 6/45, the correct combination of 14-39-10-17-44-41, would have won P9,996,380.20. For more lotto results, visit here. —RF, GMA Integrated News .
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Two peregrine falcons hatch at Nottingham Trent University
The first peregrine falcon chicks have hatched this year at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).The university, which manages the nest box in partnership with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, announced their arrival in a social media post on peregrine falcon eggs have been laid this year at the nest at the NTU's Newton Building, the trust said.A webcam monitoring the birds and their chicks was set up in 2012. NTU's Facebook post said: "We're so excited to welcome two extra members to our City Campus."Mum, P9, and Dad, Archie, have been keeping a watchful eye on the new chicks over the last few weeks."We've loved watching them bring back food and keeping their fluffy offspring warm."
