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BSP DOJ Information-Sharing Pact Accelerates Scam Investigations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Department of Justice signed an information-sharing pact to enable the DOJ to request and receive financial account information for investigations into financial account scams under AFASA, aimed at speeding up prosecutions while safeguarding data use. The agreement aligns the DOJ’s prosecutorial powers with BSP’s regulatory authority and includes safeguards to ensure information is used only for authorized purposes, enabling quicker action against online scams.

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PNP Identifies Two Suspects in Mima Alicia Killing

The Philippine National Police have identified two suspects in the killing of vlogger Mima Alicia Lipata within 24 hours using CCTV footage, with investigators probing possible syndicate involvement and the mastermind still unidentified. One suspect reportedly has prior cases, and authorities are continuing to profile the suspects while coordinating with Lipata’s family as the case unfolds.

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Salceda Rejoins Cabinet as PLLO Chief

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Joey Salceda, former Albay governor and longtime lawmaker, as secretary of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office, marking his return to the Cabinet after two decades. Salceda said his mandate is to reform PLLO into a genuine policy office and accelerate the president’s remaining legislative agenda, drawing on his deep experience in finance, markets, and public service.

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