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LTO and PNP-ACG Unite to Hunt Down Online Fixers and Scammers
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has partnered with the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) to intensify the government’s fight against online fixers, scammers, and cybercriminals targeting the agency’s digital platforms.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II and PNP-ACG Director Police Brigadier General Bernard R. Yang, following the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to ensure that government digital transactions are secure and that data privacy is strictly protected.
Mendoza explained that both agencies share a mandate to safeguard data protection and prevent cyber-related crimes, which often require close collaboration. “The cooperation of the LTO and the PNP-ACG is essential to make our digital platforms safe for clients, especially against online scams,” he said.
The agreement outlines case referrals, joint investigations, coordinated enforcement, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building activities. It also guarantees that stakeholders’ rights to data privacy and cybersecurity will be prioritized.
The LTO has already rolled out measures to curb fixers, including digitalization of services, on-site outreach programs, collaboration with law enforcement, and deployment of confidential agents to monitor illegal activities. With the PNP-ACG onboard, Mendoza said the agency expects “more aggressive operations and legal offensives against fixers, scammers, and cybercriminals.”
For his part, PBGEN Yang welcomed the partnership, calling it a significant step in protecting Filipinos both on the road and online.
“This collaboration between the PNP-ACG and LTO strengthens the government’s campaign to track down cybercriminals. It is not just about transportation—it is also about ensuring safety in cyberspace,” Yang said.
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Pasay City — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) expressed its full support for the use of digital tools in monitoring flood control projects with the launch of the Flood Control Project Components (FCPC) under the Digital Information for Monitoring and Evaluation (DIME) initiative on Thursday at the Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station.
MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, in his welcome remarks, said the system will play a vital role in addressing flooding, one of the biggest problems in Metro Manila. He noted that DIME makes it easier to determine if a project is working, allowing government to act faster and provide better protection for communities.
“This will ensure safety and well-being while promoting transparency,” Artes said, adding that the step is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to digitize government processes and guarantee that public funds directly benefit the people.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) leads the program, which incorporates advanced technology such as satellite imaging, drones, and geotagging to track the progress of major government infrastructure projects.
DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman highlighted the importance of public involvement, encouraging citizens to share their input on projects under DIME.
The launch also included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with various agencies: the Department of Transportation, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Education, Department of Public Works and Highways, National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, Philippine Space Agency, and the Government Data Initiative.
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, UP-NOAH Center Director Mahar Lagmay, and representatives from civil society groups joined the event to show their support.
Foodpanda Logistics has rolled out a year‑long “Ka‑panda Gasolinahan” deal with Caltex that gives partner riders a 10‑peso cut per liter at participating stations nationwide. The program is live in multiple cities and will expand to more locations soon to help riders cope with rising fuel costs and keep more of their earnings.
Rider Experience Lead Ron Sanders said the initiative began before the latest wave of price hikes and is part of broader efforts to support partner riders’ livelihoods. He added that foodpanda Logistics shoulders seven pesos of the 10‑peso discount per liter to further ease expenses.
The discount has launched across Albay, Bacolod, Batangas City, Benguet, Bulacan, Butuan, Cabanatuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calamba, Camarines Sur, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iligan, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lipa, Ormoc, Palawan, Pampanga, Roxas City, San Fernando, Surigao, Tacloban, Tarlac, and Zamboanga. Cavite and Metro Manila are set to follow in the coming months.
To claim the discount, riders must secure a Caltex SavePlus card, link it to a Caltex Rewards account via the provided registration link, then present their Rider ID and card number when fueling. The discount can be applied to up to three liters per transaction.
Sanders said the registration process mirrors the platform’s streamlined onboarding to keep things simple. He noted that Foodpanda Logistics has offered similar fuel and partner perks as other brands since the pandemic era, when the rider sector experienced rapid growth.
