Man holds call center agent a hostage in Pasay
A man who took a call center agent hostage in Pasay City this Saturday was mobbed and arrested by the police. The incident happened at six o’clock in the evening, …
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BI bars American sex convict at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country on Tuesday night, another American previously convicted of sex crimes in the United …
Hamas to be declared terrorist in the Philippines – NSC
Prompted by the bloody attack on Israel, National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo Año announced that the Anti-Terrorism Council would promote the declaration of Hamas as a terrorist group in the …
New batch of illegal gaming workers deported
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday deported the latest batch of online gaming workers, who were arrested in an alleged scam hub in Pasay City in August. BI Commissioner …
BI works with DOJ in probing reports of ‘escorting’
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that they are working with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate reports of ‘escorting’ at the airports. In a statement, Tansingco …
DMWs prepares for repatriation of OFWs in Israel
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that the repatriation flight is being prepared for overseas Filipino workers affected by the unrest in Israel and the remains of two Filipinos …
Pinay nurse who died in Israel chose not to leave her patient
A local official in Jerusalem is very impressed with the greatness of the Pinay nurse who was among the casualties in the attack by the militant group Hamas in Israel. …
BI to run after traffickers, couriers, illegal recruiters
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that they are focusing now investigations against human traffickers. Tansingco stated that they are keen on uncovering members of trafficking and illegal …
Teacher’s slap did not kill 14-year-old student – PNP
The alleged slap from his teacher did not fatally injure the 14-year-old Grade Five student in Antipolo City. As reported on “24 Oras,” the Antipolo police clarified that a forensics …
Trafficking victim intercepted after faking signature of IACAT officer – BI
Officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted a female trafficking victim after she presented a document with a fake signature of a Department of Justice (DOJ) exec. BI Commissioner …
BI hopes budget approval for tech upgrades
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco says that he is hopeful for the passing of the 2024 budget request for the agency. During the Public Hearing of the Committee …
Ricardo Cepeda denies involvement in estafa case
Ricardo Cepeda has addressed the public after his arrest in Caloocan City on Saturday, which is linked to a syndicated estafa case. In an exclusive report by Marisol Abdurahman on …
Illegally-acquired passports ‘a cause for major concern’ – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco reiterated that the proliferation of illegally-acquired Philippine passports is a national security issue. During the Public Hearing of the Committee on Finance presided …
NBI files hold departure order motion vs. Senior Agila
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has submitted further evidence to support its complaint against members of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) for offenses including trafficking and the abuse …
Find all Filipinos affected by war in Israel – President Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to find all Filipinos in Israel. Marcos’ order came after the airstrikes …
3 trafficking victims with hidden visas intercepted at airport – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday morning, intercepted three human trafficking victims at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The three female victims, ages 46, 31 and …
Pakistanis with alleged links to local terrorist group arrested in Mindanao
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested three Pakistani nationals with alleged links to a local terrorist group. Arrested in Purok Durian in Barangay Pinig Libano, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur last …
Palparan acquitted of kidnapping, assault of 2 farmers in Bulacan
A court in Bulacan found retired Maj Gen Jovito Palparan and others not guilty of the multiple charges of kidnapping, serious illegal detention and serious physical injuries filed by two …
VP Duterte denies being cause of traffic in Commonwealth Ave QC
According to the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Vice President Sara Duterte was not the reason why vehicles were stopped on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City this Thursday morning. …
PH unemployment rate decreases to 4.4 percent
The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in August 2023 from 5.3 percent in the same month last year. In the previous month, the unemployment rate was posted at …
Korean wanted for telecom fraud falls in Pampanga – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested on Wednesday a South Korean national long wanted by the Bureau for being a fugitive in his country, where he was charged with engaging …
Sara Duterte: Those fight against confidential funds fights peace
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte reiterated her support for the use of confidential funds by her offices, asserting that those who oppose the allocation of such funds are …
PH inflation rate now at 6.1 percent – PSA
The Philippines’ headline inflation or overall inflation increased further to 6.1 percent in September 2023 from 5.3 percent in August 2023. This makes the national average inflation from January to …
Rice price cap lifted
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced on Wednesday the removal of the rice price cap. “Well, I think it’s the appropriate time since namimigay tayo ng bigas. Yes, as of …
Alleged deaf-mute man with fake PH passport intercepted – BI
A man claiming to be deaf-mute was intercepted by immigration officers today at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The man, identified as Sengaloun Phimpa, was stopped after …
Typhoon Jenny slightly weakens
Typhoon Jenny slightly weakens and commences its West Northwestward turn towards Southern Taiwan, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin. Forecast rainfall are generally higher in elevated or mountainous …