Tropical Depression Dodong maintains strength

Tropical Depression Dodong maintains strength

Tropical Depression Dodong maintains its strength as it moves north-northwestward over the northwestern Cagayan area. The center of Tropical Depression DODONG was estimated based on all available data in the …

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Public given tips against 'SMShing'

Public given tips against ‘SMShing’

Suspicious links in emails, social media and apps have been pointed to the recent sudden increase in cases of account takeovers among mobile wallet users. However, the investigation shows that …

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PAGCOR's new logo worth P3-M criticized

PAGCOR’s new logo worth P3-M criticized

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp’s newly unveiled logo for its 40th anniversary, which cost P3.03 million according to the government itself, has been criticized. The new logo was revealed …

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BI launches online services

BI launches online services

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday officially launched their eServices, designed to transform the way clients engage with immigration services. IIn a ceremony held at the BI’s main office …

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'Talon' trafficking victims rescued in Cebu

‘Talon’ trafficking victims rescued in Cebu

Immigration officers at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) intercepted five victims of human trafficking last July 8. The victims, who were attempting to board a Philippine Airlines flight to Thailand …

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BI stops Chinese man charged with kidnapping from leaving PH

British sex offender arrested at airport – BI

A British national reportedly involved in sex-related crimes was arrested by immigration authorities on Thursday. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the foreign national as William Hughes, 79, …

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Mismatched work docs also sign of trafficking – BI

BI arrests 7 fugitives

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced the arrest of seven fugitives in Las Pinas on Wednesday. Tansingco shared that fugitives were turned over to the BI’s custody after …

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TikTok bans Apollo Quiboloy's account

TikTok bans Apollo Quiboloy’s account

The account of the “Appointed Son of God” and Kingdom of Jesus Christ Church leader, pastor Apollo Quiboloy, can no longer be accessed on the video sharing platform TikTok, this …

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PH to impose eVisas for foreigners this year

PH to impose eVisas for foreigners this year

The Philippines will implement electronic visas for foreign visitors beginning in the third quarter of this year, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Wednesday, making visa application and …

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Workers disappointed with DOLE's disapproval of 2024 wage hikes

DOLE defends minimum wage hike in NCR

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) defended the P40 daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila on Tuesday, stating that it took into account the ability of employers, especially …

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59 more medicines exempted from VAT

59 more medicines exempted from VAT

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has updated its list of VAT-exempt drugs for conditions such as cancer, hypertension, and diabetes. The BIR approved the list of 12 percent VAT-exempt …

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