Kenneth Egano dies four days after falling into a coma
Saranggani boxer Kenneth Egano passed away this Wednesday, a few days after he was comatose after his fight in Cavite last Saturday, which he won. The 22-year-old Egano figured he …
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BI agents nab 5 illegal aliens
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of five illegal aliens who are now facing deportation for violating the country’s immigration laws. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the foreigners …
DOH reminds public pandemic not yet over
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public not to be complacent against the threat of COVID-19 because the pandemic is still not over — this is after the latest …
Arnie Teves wants asylum in Timor-Leste – DOJ chief
The suspended Congressman of Negros Oriental, Arnie Teves, is in Timor Leste and is seeking special asylum, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. “Mr. Teves entered Timor-Leste a week …
BI appeals to public not to post fake news
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared his frustration over fake news about BI operations at the airports. Tansingco lamented about posts circulating on social media on Sunday stating …
BI warns public vs fake CFO certificates
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday cautioned the travelling public against the circulation of fake Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) certificates sold by scammers. …
Malta remains a hotspot for trafficking – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported the interception of two human trafficking victims bound for Malta. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the victims posed as friends travelling as tourists …
10 female sex workers rescued from trafficking abroad – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the rescue of ten females, who attempted to depart illegally for Singapore as sex workers. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the ten women, …
Pres. Marcos admits abuse in Duterte’s drug war
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr admitted that there were alleged abuses by some elements in the government during the drug war of former President Rodrigo Duterte and that the illegal …
Human trafficking victim intercepted at NAIA
A human trafficking victim who was supposed to fly to the United Arab Emirates was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on April 30, the Bureau …
Couple trafficked to Thailand arrive in PH – BI
Two more trafficking victims from Myanmar are now in the country, Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco reported on Thursday. Tansingco said that the couple worked as love scammers, and …
Public should not panic over increase in COVID cases: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) insisted this Thursday that the public should not panic despite the rising number of those testing positive for COVID-19. “We don’t need to panic. Ang …
DA-BFAR prepares for possible fish supply shortage amid El Niño
The DA-BFAR announced on Thursday that they had implemented measures to ensure an adequate fish supply as the country prepares for the arrival of El Niño. According to a statement …
SWS: 56% of Filipino SIM card owners registered their SIM cards
One month before the original deadline to comply with the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Registration Act or Republic Act No. 11934, the national Social Weather Survey of March 26-29, 2023, …
Kadiwa stores to sell 4,000 MT of smuggled sugar – SRA
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced on Wednesday that roughly 4,000 metric tons of confiscated smuggled sugar had been sanctioned for sale at reduced prices in Kadiwa outlets. According to …
BI agents nab American wanted for racketeering, fraud in Florida
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest in Palawan of an American fugitive wanted by authorities in Florida for racketeering and financial fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman …
No need for mandatory masking – IATF
The Department of Health announced on Tuesday that the pandemic task force of the country is not suggesting the reintroduction of stringent mask regulations despite the recent surge in COVID-19 …
Stronger alliance of PH, US discussed in Biden, Marcos meeting
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden discussed a stronger alliance between the Philippines and America during their meeting at the White House. In the one-on-one meeting this …
BI slams misinformation, illegal recruitment online
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco slammed misinformation and illegal recruitment on social media. In a statement, Tansingco denounced several videos circulating on Tiktok, encouraging Filipinos to seek employment …
BI agents nab 2 illegal aliens in Cebu, Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its agents have arrested two illegal aliens in Cebu and Manila. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the aliens, an American and an Indian, were …
BI resumes Facebook update
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that they will resume posting airport operations updates on social media. According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, they have received good feedback on the …
HDO against Bantag issued – BI
The Hold Departure Order (HDO) against former Bureau of Corrections Chief Gerald Bantag, and former deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta has been included in the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) system. …
Probe on high vaccine hesitancy in PH sought
Dr. Carla Orozco, a UNICEF health specialist, called for a government-led investigation into the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy in the Philippines. She emphasized that identifying the root causes of …
BI to deport 2 wanted Koreans arrested in Cavite
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of two more South Koreans wanted for various crimes in their homeland. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the duo were arrested last …
Cynthia Villar explains rage in viral video
Senator Cynthia Villar suspects that the person who took and uploaded the video that showed her confronting some security guards in a subdivision in Las Piñas had bad intentions that …
Microplastics already in the air of Metro Manila – study
It appeared in a study that the air of Metro Manila already contains microplastics that humans can inhale. The cities that reportedly have the highest levels of microplastics in the …