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OWWA Deputy Administrator Jasmine Gapatan cautions OFWs in Bahrain about reported scam incidents.
“The Philippine Embassy [to] the Kingdom of Bahrain warns the public about a scam phone calls and messages from individuals falsely claiming to be from the embassy,” she said
Based on the Embassy’s report, one of the scammers’ schemes in Manama is to use the Embassy’s emblem on WhatsApp to appear legitimate.
The scammers will offer Assistance-to-Nationals Services in exchange for money.
However, the Embassy emphasized that they will never ask for money to provide this kind of assistance.
They also reiterate that they only use their official accounts to provide information and assistance.
With reports from Evan Alvarez
Some airports in Asian countries like Thailand and Nepal implemented stricter airport screening due to reported incidents of a deadly outbreak, the Nipah Virus in West Bengal, India.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that the Nipah Virus is commonly found in bats, but it can be transmitted in other animals like pigs.
“In this first outbreak, bats initially spread the Nipah virus to pigs. People who worked closely with the infected pigs got sick, as well,” they said
Moreover, WHO mentioned that the virus is also transmissible from animals to humans through contaminated food. Human-to-human transmission is also possible.
The fatality rate ranges from 40% to 70%.
The following symptoms include:
In the Philippines, the last recorded case of Nipah Virus was in 2014 in Sultan Kudarat.
Recently, there have been no recorded cases of the virus in our country.
However, DOH Spokesperson Asec. Albert Domingo mentioned that the Philippines is ready for the Nipah virus and other diseases, and its epidemiology bureau is consistently monitoring the cases.
He also stated to be cautious in picking the right meat for your meal.
“Pinakamainam na kumain ng karne na aprubado ng ating National Meat Inspection Service o NMIS, at palaging lutuin nang maigi ang pagkain.” he said
[“The best choice is to eat meat that is approved by our National Meat Inspection Service or NMIS, and always cook your meals well.”]
There are no vaccines or medicines that may cure against the virus.
With reports from Gladys Toabi
President Bongbong Marcos Jr. conferred a 4-star rank on newly promoted PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.
After the rank conferment ceremony and oath-taking in Malacañang, PNP Chief Nartatez Jr. proceeded to Camp Crame to receive arrival honors and was welcomed by high-ranking police officials.
Following his promotion, PNP Chief Nartatez Jr. identified crime reduction in the Philippines as one of his primary objectives.
“Well, ang bilin ng ating Pangulo is continue ‘yung trabaho ng Philippine National Police. Ensure that the community is safe. Ensure na mapababa natin ang krimen.” he said
[“Well, the instruction of the President is to continue the work of the Philippine National Police. Ensure that the community is safe. Ensure to lessen the crime.”]
He also noted that to make crime reduction feasible, it is important to ensure high police morale, salary increases, quality training, and sufficient funding.
With reports from Lea Ylagan
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The Bacolod City Local Government Unit (LGU) has implemented a ₱500.00 penalty for individuals caught giving money to beggars.
This enforcement is part of a safety measure aiming to lessen the number of beggars and the possibility of using their money for vices.
Beyond that, there have been reported incidents of violent actions and behaviors exhibited by beggars toward individuals who decline to provide monetary alms.
The LGU clarifies that non-monetary assistance, such as food, is allowed.
With reports from Lalaine Morenno.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has released the hearing schedules for the Confirmation of Charges of former President Rodrigo Duterte in his case, crimes against humanity.
There will be three sessions for each day of hearings.
Hearing schedules will start on February 23, 24, 26, and 27, 2026.
On March 11, 2025, FPRRD was brought to the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands, to face the case filed against him.
The ICC noted earlier that Duterte is eligible to proceed to the pre-trial stage.
After the COC hearing, the judges will decide whether the process will proceed to the trial stage.
“After hearing the Prosecution, the Defence, and the Legal representative of victims, the judges decide (usually within 60 days) if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial,” according to the statement of the ICC.
With reports from JP
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