Oil from sunken tanker may still be leaking
A possible oil leak is still visible from the sunken MT Princess Empress, based on the latest satellite images from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). In the map shared by …
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Overstaying British national arrested in Palawan –BI
An overstaying British man was arrested by Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives on Thursday in Coron. Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive as Paul Stuart Leggot, 61, who was arrested …
Gatchalian supports return of ROTC
According to Senator Win Gatchalian, the proposal to return the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to college is supported by various age groups, including young people of college age. The …
PDEG chief relieved from post amid cover-up allegations
Police Brigadier General Narciso Domingo, the director of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-PDEG), has been relieved of his duties amidst the ongoing investigation into an alleged cover-up …
Arnie Teves to virtually attend hearing on Degamo slay
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa stated that Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who is under suspension, has confirmed his participation in the Senate public order and dangerous drugs …
Marcos admin scores lowest in fighting PH inflation – Pulse Asia
A recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia revealed that over 50% of Filipino adults are not satisfied with how President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s administration has dealt with the issue of …
Resolving trafficking in PH requires whole-of-government approach –Tansingco
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Wednesday said that eliminating human trafficking and illegal recruitment in the country requires the participation of all government agencies. Tansingco said that …
Employment rate in February 2023 estimated at 95.2 Percent
The country’s employment rate in February 2023 remained at its previous month’s rate of 95.2 percent. In February 2022, employment rate was lower at 93.6 percent. In terms of magnitude, …
PDEG chief Gen. Domingo denies cover-up in P6.7-B seized shabu
Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) director Police Brigadier General Narciso Domingo, said that he and nine other police officers are ready to file a leave of absence to allow …
Korean arrested for posing as Pinoy at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have arrested a Korean national who tried to depart the country with a Philippine passport. BI Commissioner Norman …
NAIA urged to probe BI officers involved in human trafficking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged the officials of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to investigate the possible involvement of airline personnel in facilitating the departure of victims of …
6 Filipino trafficking victims in Laos arrive home — BI
Six Filipinos were able to flee their employers in Laos after being trafficked to engage in illegal work by syndicates, said the Bureau of Immigration on Saturday. The incident shared …
Rescued Chinese crew members wanted for crimes in China
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported the issuance of exclusion orders against the seven Chinese crew members of a distressed fishing vessel in the waters off Eastern Samar. They …
Filipina trafficked to work in Myanmar, paid ransom for release
A Filipina paid ransom for her release after she was scammed to work for an online company in Myanmar, The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday. According to Immigration …
5 OFWs jailed in UAE due to TikTok video
Five close friends who are overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), were detained after their social media video post was reported. According to a report by …
Rices price to increase by P5 – DA
Department of Agriculture (DA) said retail prices for rice are expected to increase in the upcoming weeks. This is primarily due to high palay farmgate prices during the dry season, …
BI stops African trafficking victims at Mactan airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the international airport in Mactan, Cebu intercepted a family of three Africans suspected to be victims of an international human trafficking syndicate operating in …
Senator Tulfo files ‘Anti-Taray Bill’
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed the Anti-Taray Bill that would impose heavy penalties on rude government employees. This is because complaints are often heard from the people, especially from the poor …
HPG chief resigns after son involved in controversy
The head of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG), Police Brigadier General Clifford Gairanod, has resigned from his post, after his son who is also a policeman and is now involved …
BI arrests high-ranking Mongolian official
Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Wednesday, the arrest and deportation of a high-ranking Mongolian official who is wanted in his home country for corruption offenses. Immigration …
BI addresses viral Tiktok complaints
the Bureau of Immigration (BI) addressed viral complaints on the social media application Tiktok on Thursday. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that he has ordered an investigation …
Manny Villar is the wealthiest Filipino – Forbes
Fourteen Filipinos have made it to Forbes’ Billionaires List 2023, with Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. leading the pack once again. The real estate tycoon’s net worth has grown to an …
March headline inflation slows down to 7.6 percent – PSA
Headline inflation or the overall inflation in the Philippines slowed down further to 7.6 percent in March 2023 from 8.6 percent in February 2023. Inflation rate in March 2022 was …
‘Pahalik’ allowed this Holy Week
The Department of Health (DOH) is no longer preventing the public from kissing religious images this Holy Day even though the number of COVID-19 cases is slightly increasing — but …
Arnie Teves ‘executive producer’ of Degamo’s killing – DOJ
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has pointed out the suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep Arnolfo Teves Jr. as the main mastermind behind the assassination of Gov. …
BI on heightened alert during Holy Week
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it has placed on heightened alert its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and in the other international ports nationwide in anticipation …