Teacher who allegedly killed student with a slap explains side
The teacher clarified that although his hand “landed” on the face of the deceased 14-year-old grade 5 pupil, it was not strong, according to the Antipolo police. In an interview …
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P1 provisional fare hike for PUJs begins October 8
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a provisional increase of P1 in the minimum fare for public utility jeepneys (PUJs), with the new fare set to …
Grade 5 pupil dead because of teacher’s slap
A Grade 5 pupil who was rushed to the hospital after being dizzy and losing his balance after allegedly being slapped by his teacher in Antipolo, Rizal has passed away. …
Approval rating of Marcos, Duterte drops in September – survey
The approval ratings of both President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte declined in the third quarter of 2023, as revealed by a Pulse …
BI arrests America illegally working as bus dispatcher in GenSan
An American man illegally working as a bus dispatcher was arrested by agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) last September 29. BI Intelligence Deputy Chief for Mindanao Melody Penelope …
Chinese man convicted of sex crime barred at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country, Thursday night, a Chinese national previously convicted of sex crimes in the United …
Mother-daughter drug smugglers arrested – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco lauded its Anti-Terrorist Group (ATG) for its role in the successful interdiction of two drug smugglers last September 27. In a report to …
Nationwide minimum wage hike possible before end-2023
Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) expressed his expectation that daily minimum wages will increase in all regions by the end of the year. This …
BI to explore the use of AI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that the agency is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for its operations. Speaking in a forum last September 27, Tansingco …
House removes confidential, intel funds of some gov’t agencies
The leaders of the House decided to remove the confidential and intelligence funds of government agencies and departments that have nothing to do with national security. The funds will be …
China will continue to defend Scarborough
China is once again stubborn in its decision to defend its sovereignty in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough) — even though it is in the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines …
NEDA to life rice price cap ‘very soon’
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced that the decision to remove the price ceiling on commonly purchased rice varieties will be made shortly. He mentioned that the government is closely monitoring …
P125-M OVP confidential funds would have benefited 8,300 farmers — groups
Thousands of farmers could have been prevented from losing their land if the amount allocated by the government for Vice President Sara Duterte’s P125 million confidential funds had been used …
Marcos signs Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act into law
In an effort to create more employment opportunities in the country, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act on Wednesday. This law is designed to …
Congress to realign OVP’s confidential and intelligence funds
The decision to realign confidential and intelligence funds from civilian agencies to boost the budgets of intelligence and security forces reflects the House of Representatives’ commitment to addressing the increasing …
OVP spent P125M in 11 days – Risa Hontiveros
Senator Risa Hontiveros raised questions regarding the Office of the Vice President’s utilization of P125 million in confidential funds over 11 days in 2022. This inquiry arose due to the …
Elvie Vergara’s employers fail polygraph test – NBI
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel said that the boss of the allegedly abused maid, Elvie Vergara, was not telling the truth when they subjected her to polygraph examinations or …
Trafficking victim pays P200K to go home
A male trafficking victim was repatriated last September 22 after being forced to work as a scammer for a Chinese company in Myanmar. The victim, identified as ‘Gio’, 33, departed …
Recruiter instructs woman to hide work visa
An illegal recruitment victim was intercepted by officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) last September 18 at the Clark International Airport (CIA) Terminal 2 in Pampanga. The victim, identified …
75 foreign nationals involved in online scams deported – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has confirmed the deportation of 75 foreign nationals last September 22. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the 75 foreign nationals, made up of Chinese …
DSWD wants more budget for 4Ps grant increase
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has requested funding from Congress to raise cash grants within the government’s conditional cash transfer program. This proposal came during the deliberations …
Smog in Metro Manila not from Taal Volcano
On Friday, concerned agencies clarified that the pollution observed in Metro Manila is likely predominantly caused by emissions from heavy vehicular traffic. They noted that the plumes from Taal Volcano …
Ex-Marikina Mayor and MMDA chairman Bayani Fernando dies at 77
Former Marikina mayor and congressman Bayani Fernando passed away this Friday after being rushed to the hospital. In Glen Juego’s report on Super Radyo dzBB, his wife, Marides, confirmed the …
NEDA urges Marcos to ban POGOs in PH
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan has stated that he will personally recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. the banning of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) from the country. This recommendation is …
Airport personnel who swallowed stolen $300 to face charges – DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the filing of appropriate charges against airport security personnel allegedly linked to the case of missing cash belonging to a foreigner at the …
DSWD to probe cash grants going to Socorro group
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian has initiated an investigation into reports suggesting that Socorro Bayanihan Services was purportedly collecting government-issued cash grants from its followers. This action came …