Fishing ban lifted in Pola 5 months after the oil spill
The fishing ban in the town of Pola has also been lifted almost five months since the oil spill happened in Oriental Mindoro. Gov. Humerlito Dolor announced that the fishing …
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BI to tighten police presence in airports to prevent trafficking
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco called on local law enforcement agencies to tighten security around the country’s efforts to fight human trafficking. Tansingco made the call after noticing …
Mother who allegedly strangled her child has 3 other children
A mother suspected of strangling her own 2-year-old child will leave behind three more children after being jailed for parricide this Wednesday. According to alias ”Janna,” a cousin of the …
Tansingco warns recruiters BI can detect concealed visas
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco warned illegal recruiters to stop the practice of enticing their victims to present visas for tourism when their actual purpose is for employment. …
BI collabs with DMW to fight fake OECs
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) noted the recurrence of illegal recruitment victims presenting fake overseas employment certificates (OEC). BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Thursday cited the case of a female …
Duterte shrugs off ICC’s decision on drug war
Former president Rodrigo Duterte just shrugged off the International Criminal Court’s decision to dismiss the government’s appeal to stop the investigation into “crimes against humanity” related to those killed in …
SMNI News hosts facing complaints due to alleged red-tagging
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan chairperson emeritus Carol Pagaduan-Araullo formally filed a complaint with the Quezon City Hall of Justice regarding the alleged continuous red-tagging of her by two controversial hosts of …
Ex-Pres. Duterte to attend SONA 2023
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly confirmed that he will attend the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24. “Yes, …
Index crime rate slightly decreased from January to June: PNP
Recorded crime in the country decreased in the first six months of the year, according to the Philippine National Police. Based on PNP data, from January to June, index crimes …
PNP, MMDA prepare for looming transport strike
The Philippine National Police and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority are preparing for next week’s impending transport strike. According to the PNP, their contingency planning includes the plan for a …
BI projects 20% increase in foreign tourists
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday said that it expects a significant increase in foreign tourists by the end of the year. According to BI Tourist Visa Section Chief …
NAIA brings back shoe removal for security inspection
After more than two decades, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is bringing back the removal of shoes for security inspection of passengers leaving the country, according to the Office …
Fake government employees intercepted by BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted three females misrepresenting themselves as government employees. A report from the BI’s Travel Control and Enforcement Unit showed that the three unnamed females presented …
Thailand-bound Filipina victimized by illegal recruiter – BI
Officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted a Filipina and her recruiter after attempting to travel to Thailand last July 14. BI officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International …
BI-FSU arrests Polish man involved in drugs
Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested on Wednesday, a male Polish national wanted in his country for drug-related crimes. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, Fugitive …
Int’l passengers reminded to check-in 3 hours prior to flight – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday reminded departing international passengers to check-in at least three hours prior to their flight. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the reminder in response …
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 …
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 …
Government funds running out due to waste management
Government funds are running out due to tons of garbage in Metro Manila after the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spent P3.336 billion in 2022 to pay the contractor to …
LTFRB asks transport groups to cancel strike on BBM’s SONA
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has pleaded with the MANIBELA group that plans to hold a three-day transport strike related to the controversial PUV modernization program. Only …
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 …
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 …
Amsterdam-bound worker paid 148k for fake docs intercepted by BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 reported the interception of a female trafficking victim last July 4. The victim, a 49-year-old …
NCRPO will form a team to arrest ex-BuCor chief Bantag
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced this Tuesday that it will form a team to track down and arrest former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag and its …
Controlling inflation most important issue to 63% of Pinoys — Pulse Asia
Controlling inflation is the only national concern that is “urgent” for most Filipinos, according to Pulse Asia — the price of goods in the Philippines is now the fastest in …
‘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 …