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7 illegal e-sabong websites shut down; others under investigation

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported on Wednesday, May 25, that seven illegal e-sabong operations have been shut down following the crackdown ordered by DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año.

SSS offers faster, more convenient online pension loan application for first time borrowers

Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino on Wednesday, May 25, announced that retirement pensioners who are first time borrowers under the SSS Pension Loan Program (PLP) may file their applications online starting May 30, 2022 in the My.SSS Portal.

Fair weather, isolated rains to prevail over most of PH

A forecaster on Wednesday, May 25, said many areas in the country will experience fair weather, with isolated rains caused by localized thunderstorms.

Toots Ople to head OFW dep’t 

Presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., confirmed on Monday, May 23, that Susan “Toots” Ople accepted his offer to head the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) department.

Lanao del Sur town holds special polls

Twelve barangays in Tubaran, Lanao del Sur held a special election on Tuesday, May 24, after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared a failure of election in the areas due to poll-related violence during the May 9 polls.

DSWD lauds passage of law protecting foundlings

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lauded the passage of Republic Act (RA) 11767 or the Foundling Recognition and Protection Act, a law that would recognize and protect the rights and welfare of deserted and abandoned children.

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