Tax amnesty extension now a law
The legislation enacted by Congress to prolong the period for estate tax amnesty application became law on August 5, even without the signature of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. This …
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Tansingco slams statements of Laogan ‘unauthorized, no basis’
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Tuesday slammed news that the agency is eyeing amnesty for illegal aliens. Tansingco reacted to a news article quoting BI Deputy Commissioner …
Chinese coast guard hits PH boat with water cannon
The Chinese Coast Guard’s water cannon hit the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship that was going to Ayungin Shoal to deliver supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre, this Saturday. According …
African-bound trafficking victims intercepted in NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the interception of three victims of trafficking last August 5. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section …
Manila Bay reclamation project to trigger flooding in Las Piñas – Villar
Senator Cynthia Villar has warned about the potential consequences of the ongoing Manila Bay reclamation project. She has stated that the reclamation efforts could result in a significant six to …
Decapitated inmate found in Bilibid septic tank ‘fake news’ – Remulla
It is still not certain what happened to the missing inmate at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), Michael Cataroja, after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted that the information he …
2 PMA cadets guilty of physical injuries charges in Darwin Dormitorio hazing case
Two cadets from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) have been declared guilty by a Baguio court for causing physical injuries that led to the tragic demise of Darwin Dormitorio in …
Headline inflation declines further to 5.2 percent – PSA
The Philippine’s overall inflation for the bottom 30% income households continued to exhibit a downward trend as it decelerated further to 5.2 percent in July 2023 from 6.1 percent in …
DBM owes P6 billion to state and local universities, colleges: Escudero
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) owes state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) P6 billion for the academic year 2022-2023, a senator said this …
P1.4-B proposed budget for President Marcos’ trips
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman defended the allocation of over P1.4 billion for the Office of the President’s local and foreign missions, including state visits, for the upcoming year. During a …
Hunger rises from 9.8% in March 2023 to 10.4% in June 2023 – SWS
The national Social Weather Survey of June 28-July 1, 2023, found that 10.4% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger – being hungry and not having anything to eat – at …
Department of Agriculture assures enough rice supply
As per an official from the Department of Agriculture (DA), the country’s rice supply is sufficient for the upcoming months due to a combination of the previous harvest and rice …
US Embassy concerned over environmental impact of Manila Bay reclamation
The United States has raised issues regarding the continuous reclamation endeavors in Manila Bay, which borders its embassy, and the participation of a Chinese construction firm that Washington has blacklisted. …
Typhoon Egay leaves 26 dead, over 300K displaced
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 26 people were killed and 13 were missing as a result of tropical cyclone Egay’s onslaught in numerous locations last …
Cases of dengue, leptospirosis increasing – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that the number of cases of leptospirosis and dengue in the country is increasing due to the onset of the rainy season and floods. …
PH plans to import 1.3 million metric tons of rice
According to a Department of Agriculture (DA) official, the government is planning to import 1.3 million metric tons of rice again. DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla told a press conference at …
Arnie Teves declared a terrorist
Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., a Negros Oriental representative who has been suspended, and 12 other people have been declared terrorists by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC), in response to multiple suspected …
Southern ‘backdoor’ still being utilized by traffickers – Tansingco
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco called for increased vigilance in Philippine waters following reports of human trafficking victims utilizing the southern ‘backdoor’. Tansingco made the call after receiving …
American sex offender stopped at airport – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred from entering an American national found to be a registered sex offender in his country. The passenger, identified as Jonathan Daniel Vasquez, 38, was …
Rice prices might increase – President Marcos
It is said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is nervous because of the possible increase in the price of rice after the damage to agriculture caused by Typhoon Egay was …
Tropical Storm Falcon enters PAR
Tropical Storm Khanun has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) was named Falcon, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin. The center of the eye was estimated based …
BI opens new office in Olongapo
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) inaugurated its new office in Olongapo last July 26. The new office, which is situated on the 6th floor of the SM City Olongapo Downtown, …
Relatives of those who died in capsized boat in Rizal demand justice
About 30 people died this Thursday afternoon after a passenger boat capsized in Laguna de Bay near Talim Island in Binangonan, Rizal. According to the initial information of the Philippine …
1,000 Bilibid personnel relieved of posts after gang fight
Approximately 1,000 employees of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa have been dismissed from their duties due to a gang battle that took place within the state prison and …
Korean with fake ACR I-Card arrested in NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Korean national at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for presenting a fake ACR I-Card. The Korean was identified as …
China wants military drills with Philippines – AFP
The Philippines’ military leader said Thursday that Beijing has discussed prospective war drills with Manila, as tensions over territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea remained high. Gen. Romeo Brawner, …