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The online gaming platform Roblox has responded to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), addressing serious concerns regarding the child safety feature.
According to DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, there have been reported incidents where Roblox was utilized for sexual predation, grooming, and exploitation of minors.
The agency previously considered banning the platform if Roblox didn’t respond and take necessary actions to enhance the safety features. However, Roblox has cooperated with the DICT, so it remains accessible in the Philippines.
With this, Roblox will disable the chat feature for children unless permitted by their parents. The platform’s chat feature has been identified as a tool used by some pedophiles, pretending to be a kid to communicate with young users.
The DICT calls on the parents to always monitor their children’s activities across all online platforms.
With reports from JP Nuñez
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The National Capital Police Office (NCRPO) reported a total of 24, 881 violators of various ordinances in Metro Manila.
Recorded offenses, according to NCRPO, include:
The ordinances that are being strictly enforced in Metro Manila are in accordance with the Safer Cities Initiative of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Key restrictions include a public drinking ban, shirtless roaming, a 10:00 PM curfew for minors, and a karaoke cutoff.
According to NCRPO Spokesperson PMaj Hazel Asilo, on-duty officers are equipped with body cameras to ensure they perform their duties with integrity.
“Para ma-ensure yung transparency at wala pong abuse na ginagawa ang ating mga kapulisan, lahat po sila ay equipped ng body-worn cameras,” she said
[“To ensure transparency and prevent any abuse of authority by our police force, all of them are equipped with body-worn cameras.”]
PMaj Asilo also added that if a body camera fails to capture police misconduct, witnesses are encouraged to come forward and file a formal complaint for immediate action.
With reports from Lea Ylagan
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) plans to use digital platforms to disburse cash relief assistance for drivers.
With this, the agency conducts a virtual summit with financial providers. According to DSWD, they expect cooperation from e-money issuers, mobile wallet operators, and financial technology providers at this meeting.
This initiative aims to eliminate long queues and make the distribution faster and more convenient for claimants.
Secretary Rex Gatchalian previously mentioned that the current manual or face-to-face distribution was implemented in the first tranche to ensure that the claimants are real drivers and truly exist.
“We have to have a form of validation and verification dahil ito yung unang bugso,” he said
[“We have to have a form of validation and verification because this is the first tranche.”]
Also, the agency stated that they need to review the data thoroughly, as the beneficiary lists came from external sources.
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There are 175 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP HPG) to deploy to provide security for the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Cebu.
These personnel will be turned over to the Presidential Security Command in Malacañang before being transferred to Cebu on April 9, 2026.
According to the PNP HPG, deployed personnel consisted of 108 riders, 38 drivers, 24 crews, and 5 convoy officers. The unit is also preparing 38 mobile units and 108 motorcycles.
PNP HPG Acting Director PBGen. Rommel Batangan assured that both vehicles and personnel have undergone inspections, and they are prepared to intensify security in the event.
PBGen. Batangan also reminded the personnel to be careful and maintain the highest level of discipline on duty.
“Mag-ingat sila sa pagganap po ng tungkulin nila. Disiplina, ang pangalawa. At the same time, sabi ko nga, shino-showcase natin hindi lang yung HPG at hindi lang yung PNP kundi yung Philippine government,” he said
[“They must be careful in the performance of their duties. Discipline, secondly. At the same time, as I’ve said, we are showcasing not only the HPG, not only the PNP, but also the entire Philippine government.”]
With reports from Lea Ylagan
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Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin clarified that there is no oil supply shortage.
Despite the sufficient supply, the agency opted to implement anti-hoarding rules to ensure that fuel remains available for everyone and to prevent panic buying.
The DOE has explained how hoarding works for both gas stations and consumers.
For gas stations: They refuse to sell fuel products without a valid reason or intentionally hide the supply to make it appear that there is an actual shortage.
For consumers: They usually engage in stockpiling or panic buying.
In response, the DOE stated that gas stations may set limits on the amount of fuel sold to consumers. Regulations in purchasing fuel using containers are being strictly enforced. Buying fuel in drums and jerry cans is permitted for specific uses, such as in fishing, farming, or frontline services (e.g., hospitals, telecommunications, etc.).
The DOE reminds the public:
“Kung walang hoarding, walang problema sa suplay. Bumili lang ayon sa pangangailangan,”
[“If there is no hoarding, there would be no problem with the supply. Buy only based on what you need.”]
