The great fork heist and other national priorities
At long last, the public can sleep soundly. The National Capital Region Police Office has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of attempting to make off with 26 forks and seven silver spoons from a Manila hotel—the estimated value of the alleged loot is P12,658.14.
Salmon implements proactive security measures to counter rising digital fraud
Salmon, one of the country’s leading fintech applications, has strengthened its security infrastructure to address the growing complexity of fraud threats in the Philippines.
PH, Denmark launch project to modernize offshore fishing industry
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with Denmark to introduce a pilot project aimed at modernizing the Philippines’ offshore fishing sector. Signed through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Danish Fishing Technology Cluster, this cooperation marks a new milestone as both countries celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations.
Delivery complaints drop 88% as DICT expands digital reforms
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported Thursday that complaints against courier services have fallen by nearly 88 percent over six months, thanks to its Oplan Bantay Padala initiative.
Gold price rally boosts Philippine mineral wealth
A surge in gold valuations lifted the estimated worth of the Philippines’ mineral reserves in 2025, highlighting how global commodity prices increasingly shape the economic value of the country’s resource base even as reserve volumes and production trends remain mixed.
