Zubiri signs final copy of Maharlika bill
On Wednesday, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri signed the final version of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill. The senator signed the MIF bill at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, …
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YouTube deletes Pastor Quiboloy’s channel due to alleged violation
American video sharing and social media platform YouTube removed the official channel of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. The reason is that it violated their community …
Nike lauds BOC execs on confiscation of P1.56 billion worth of fake shoes
The Nike Asia Pacific Brand Protection Team recognized the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for their exceptional efforts in confiscating P1.56 billion worth of counterfeit footwear of the iconic brand. The …
One dead, 24 others taken to hospital after ammonia leak, fire in Navotas
A minor died while 24 other residents were taken to two hospitals after an ammonia leak and fire occurred in a cold storage facility in Navotas City this Monday night. …
Influencer victimized by crypto traffickers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the repatriation of three more victims of a trafficking syndicate in Myanmar. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, members of the travel …
DOJ offers reward for capture of Bantag and Zulueta
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has offered a total reward of P3 million to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief …
Nursing graduates who almost passed boards may be given temporary license
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa plans to grant temporary licenses to nursing graduates who did not reach a 75% passing score in the board exam or 70 to 74% grade obtained …
Faking CFO certs sign of new trafficking trend
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed its concern on the proliferation of fake Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) certificates. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that BI officers have encountered several …
Chinese incursions limit Filipino fishers’ catch in West PH Sea
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) stated on Saturday that if Chinese invasions had not occurred, Filipino fishermen may have harvested more fish in the West Philippine Sea. …
Fil-Am psychologist found dead in Brooklyn, New York
A Filipino-American psychologist who was first reported missing on June 11 in Brooklyn, New York, has been found dead. The victim was identified as Karl Clemente, 27. According to his …
BI recognized by US for fighting trafficking
-Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the Philippines, has once again been recognized for its unwavering commitment in combatting trafficking by the United States government. According to …
Pres. Marcos has yet to leave Department of Agriculture
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will not leave the management of the Department of Agriculture to others until it is ensured that all the systems in the department are in …
Judge resigns from pending drug case vs De Lima
The judge handling the case inhibited the hearing of the remaining drug case against former Senator Leila de Lima. Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256 Judge Romeo Buenaventura did this …
FDA warns against glow-in-the-dark lato lato
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the public from purchasing and using the unnotified toy and childcare article (TCCA) product, LATO LATO TOYS WITH HANDLE GLOW IN THE DARK LATTO …
VP Sara Duterte supports SOGIE bill passage
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her endorsement of the SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics) Equality bill on Friday. “While we wait patiently for the passage …
Group condemns massacre of ‘red tagged family’ in Negros Occidental
The Agricultural Workers Union condemned the alleged “massacre” of a farmer’s family this Wednesday night — the aforementioned is said to be linked by the Armed Forces of the Philippines …
Taiwanese, 2 Filipinos arrested for allegedly selling registered SIM cards
A Taiwanese man and two Filipinos were arrested in a coordinated operation by the Philippine National Police – Anti Cybercrime Group in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. According to PNP-ACG …
GCash warns against gambling apps used for phishing
Several gambling sites and apps used for account takeovers in the recent increase in phishing scams were discovered in an investigation conducted by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the …
2 senior PNP officials tagged in shabu ‘cover up’
The two high-ranking PNP officials are ready to face the complaint filed against them in connection with the alleged cover-up of 990 kilos of shabu seized in October 2022 in …
Pres. Marcos approves pilot run of food stamps – Gatchalian
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the pilot run of the government’s food stamp program. “The President …
Foreign minors sans parents may pay fees online – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreign minors traveling to the Philippines who are unaccompanied by their parents may now pay their fees online. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner …
3 more trafficking victims stopped at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) inspectors at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have stopped from leaving the country three more suspected human trafficking, including two women bound for Lebanon and …
Sex offenders refused entry at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has successfully denied the entry into the Philippines of two registered sex offenders (RSO) at NAIA who were deemed threat to public morals. The individuals, …
BI raises concern on trafficking amid Interpol notice
The Bureau of Immigration (BI), in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), has again raised concerns about human trafficking. BI Commissioner Norman Tansinco has long been vocal about …
New DND chief against peace talks with CPP
The new secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND), Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., is against the possible peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). “To enter …
Comelec solidifies rules for gun ban implementation
The Commission on Elections or Comelec adopted its resolution related to the implementation rules of the gun ban for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections or BSKE, to be held …