National news from across the Philippines: government, public services, infrastructure, and the issues shaping the country.
The House just passed a bill that would ban social media accounts for kids under 13 and put limits on teens. Here's what's in the SAFE KIDS Act, and what still has to happen before it becomes law.
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The DICT has a new secretary. President Marcos tapped SSS president and CEO Robert Joseph de Claro to replace Henry Aguda, and de Claro says a clear plan for the country's tech agenda is coming within three months.
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Last week, the Department of Transportation ordered a study of special buses that would follow the LRT-2 route from Antipolo to Recto, as only eight of the line's 10 trains are running. On October 12, the LTFRB said the routes could work like the EDSA Busway, but no start date has been set.
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A report released last week estimates Filipino adults lost about P121.8 billion to scams over the past year, with 84% encountering at least one attempt. Scammers are now far more likely to ask for money through e-wallets, while very few victims report to authorities.
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