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MindaNews Investigates More Pages Masquerading as Digital Scam Victim Aid

HeadTopics.com — Sat, 16 May 2026 13:16:00 +0800

MindaNews Investigates More Pages Masquerading as Digital Scam Victim Aid

MindaNews discovered at least three more websites that share the same modus operandi as previously investigated pages. These pages imply helping victims of digital scams but have red flags that may not be immediately apparent to the untrained eye. MindaNews fact-checked these pages, which continued to thrive online with symptoms of phishing or recovery scams. At least two of these pages advertise on Metas platform.

Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award Recognizing Frenchie Mae Cumpio

HeadTopics.com — Sat, 16 May 2026 16:16:00 +0800

Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award Recognizing Frenchie Mae Cumpio

Each year, the IWMF honors journalists who have been unjustly imprisoned for their work. The recipients of this year's awards include Frenchie Mae Cumpio, receiving the Justice for Women Journalists Award, and four other courageous journalists from Iran, Georgia Fort of the United States, and Myanmar. Notably, all honorees are independent journalists working without the institutional protections or legal resources often available to major media organizations. Frenchie Mae, prior to her arrest in 2020, previously worked for Eastern Vista and a local radio station in Tacloban City. Her advocacy for marginalized and oppressed sectors through community journalism has inspired various advocacies and calls for her release.

Helberg to Strengthen US Economic Ties in Southeast Asia

HeadTopics.com — Sat, 16 May 2026 14:16:00 +0800

Helberg to Strengthen US Economic Ties in Southeast Asia

US economist Jacob Helberg will travel to Philippines and Singapore from May 17 to 21 to strengthen economic security and technology cooperation with Southeast Asian partners, focusing on the Pax Silica initiative and U.S.-ASEAN AI Ministerial Roundtable.

TNT Upsets NLEX, Qualifies for Semis; Bol, Pogoy, Oftana Stand Out in TNT Victory

HeadTopics.com — Sat, 16 May 2026 15:16:00 +0800

TNT Upsets NLEX, Qualifies for Semis; Bol, Pogoy, Oftana Stand Out in TNT Victory

TNT, led by Arthur Bol's 35 points and the impressive local players like Arajon Pogoy and Calvin Oftana, overcame NLEX's twice-to-beat advantage to qualify for the semifinals of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup.