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Have you ever heard the word “VISHING”?
Vishing or voice phishing scam is a type of scam that utilizes phone calls and social engineering tactics to deceive the victims.
In light of this, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) is warning the public to remain vigilant against this fraudulent scheme.
According to the PNP, the red flags or signs indicating you may be targeted by a vishing scam include:
• Humihingi ng sensitibong impormasyon
[Requesting sensitive information.]
• Nagpapanggap na para sa “verification”
[Posing as a representative conducting account verification.”]
• Gumagamit ng pekeng caller ID
[“Using fake caller ID.]
• Nananakot o nagpi-pressure
[“Employing threats and pressure.”]
• Nag-uutos ng agarang money transfer
[“Demanding immediate money transfer.]
• Nag-aalok ng napakagandang oportunidad
[“Offering good opportunities”]
The PNP advises the public to refrain from giving immediate trust to unexpected phone calls. They also urge the public to protect their personal and financial information, as these can be weaponized by scammers to execute vishing attacks.
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon discovered an incomplete drainage project inside the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH).
This discovery followed an inspection conducted by the DWPH in response to the flooding reported both inside and outside the PGH building.
“You know, our people don't deserve this. Sabi nga ni Pangulo, our people deserve better than this. Hospital to e. PGH to eh. Kaya sinasabihan ko yung kontratista. Sabi ko, “Nakikita mo ba 'yung mga tao dito? Hindi ka ba—wala ka man lang malasakit? Yung delay na na kino-cause mo, yung hirap na kino-cause mo dito sa mga pasyente dito," Sec. Dizon said
[“You know, our people don't deserve this. As the President said, our people deserve better than this. This is a hospital. This is PGH. That’s why I called out the contractor. I told him ‘Do you see the people here? Don’t you have even a shred of compassion? Look at the delays and the hardships you are causing to the patients here.”]
The project began in December 2024, but progress is still at only 17%.
Hence, the Secretary gave an urgency to complete the project by the end of June. However, a failure to complete the project may lead to the cancellation of the contract and the possibility of filing a charge against them, says the department.
With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approves five state universities across the Philippines to operate Doctor of Medicine programs.
According to the commission, the initiative aims to address the critical shortage of medical doctors in the Philippines.
Following CHED’s approval, the five state universities are authorized to operate the first and second years of the mentioned program.
“The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has approved the applications of five State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to operate the first and second-year levels of their respective Doctor of Medicine programs, effective Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027,” according to the commission
The approved institutions authorized to offer Doctor of Medicine programs include:
Based on the data provided by CHED, the physician-to-population ratio in the Philippines is currently 7.2 per 10,000 people. The commission flagged this figure as critical, as it doesn’t meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) international minimum standard of 10 doctors per 10,000 people.
As part of the ongoing preparations for the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, senators are thinking on who will be seated as the presiding officer in the Senate Impeachment Court.
In an interview with Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, he revealed that members are planning to elect Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero as the presiding officer because of his extensive legal background.
“Lawyer eh at saka may experience na rin siya sa impeachment. 'Yun ang consensus namin as of this morning, puwedeng magbago, and si Senator Win mismo, Senate President Win, ang nag-suggest din,” he said
[“He’s a lawyer, and he already has experience when it comes to impeachment. That is our consensus as of this morning, though it could still change, and Senate President Win himself actually is the one who suggested it.”]
“Kasi alam niyo pag ikaw nagp-preside, kailangan talaga meron kang hindi basic knowledge sa law. Yung rules of court, evidence. Kasi once na merong magmosyon from either from the prosecution or defense, merong pagkakataon na kailangan mag-rule ka immediately 'di ba?” he added
[“Because you see, when you are the one presiding, you need more than just a basic knowledge of law, the rules of court, the evidence. Once there’s a motion filed by either the prosecution or the defese, there will be instances where you need to rule immediately.”]
With reports from Jed Nerecina
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The House of Representatives expressed confidence in the new Senate leadership following the appointment of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as the duly elected Senate President.
Gatchalian’s appointment took place during a special session on June 17, 2026, which also served as a resumption of sessions and legislative duties for both the Senate and the House.
According to House Speaker Faustino Bojie Dy III, the cooperation between the upper and lower chambers would accelerate the implementation of reforms for the benefit of the public.
“Kapag nagtutulungan ang dalawang kapulungan, mas mabilis nating naihahatid ang mga repormang kailangan ng sambayanan,” he said
[“When both chambers work together, we can quickly deliver the reforms that the people need.”]
Meanwhile, House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Sandro Marcos welcomed the newly elected SP Gatchalian.
“On behalf of the house, we would like to congratulate Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. We look forward to working with him. I have worked with him,” he said
So, I think that's exactly what this current political climate needs, especially there in the Senate – level-headedness and you know, just the need for all of us to really get back to work,” he added
House Impeachment Trial Spokesperson and Kabataan Party-list Representative Renee Co expressed hope that under the new leadership, no further delays would happen to the upcoming trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in July.
“Wala na pong dapat balakid sa pagtutuloy ng paglilitis on July 6,” she said
[“There should no longer be any obstacles to continuing the trial on July 6.”]
Meanwhile, the pre-trial conference is scheduled to take place at the Senate on June 18, 2026. However, the conference will be closed to the media to allow participants to discuss matters openly.
With reports from Rosalie Coz
