BI arrests Cypriot man wanted for financial fraud
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) arrested a Cypriot national wanted by authorities in Greece for involvement in a string of …
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Marcos schedules talk with Kuwait after Ranara’s death
Following the violent killing of an overseas Filipino worker, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. asks if there are “weaknesses” in the labor agreement between Kuwait and the Philippines. He said …
PH to deport 4 detained Japanese involved in robberies
Four Japanese nationals who are believed to have orchestrated a string of robberies while being held in the Philippines have been formally requested to be deported by the Philippine government. …
SWS: 49% of adult Filipinos hopeful life will improve in 2023
The national Social Weather Survey of December 10-14, 2022 found 49% of adult Filipinos saying their quality of life will improve (termed by SWS “Optimists”), 37% saying it will stay …
Sara Duterte unveils ‘MATATAG’ program for DepEd
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte revealed the Department of Education’s intentions to solve the numerous issues plaguing the nation’s basic education system. Duterte introduced the “MATATAG” agenda, which …
Make e-sabong illegal under law – PNP-ACG
The head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., stated that the Anti-Cyber Group (ACG) has suggested categorizing e-sabong or online cockfighting as an illegal form of gambling …
BI concerned over cases of foreigners misrepresenting as Filipinos
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed concern over recent interceptions of foreign nationals misrepresenting as Filipino citizen. It can be recalled that earlier this month, the BI reported …
12-year-old dead after playing with father’s gun
A possible interest in guns as a result of his passion for playing online video games led a 12-year-old student to smuggle his policeman father’s service firearm into school. This …
Remains of OFW Jullebee Cabilis Ranara to arrive on Friday
The remains of Jullebee Cabilis Ranara, the Pinay household worker who was allegedly brutally murdered by the 17-year-old son of her employer in Kuwait, are expected to arrive in the …
SWS: 34% of adult Filipinos say quality-of-life was better
The national Social Weather Survey (SWS) of December 10-14, 2022 found 34% of adult Filipinos saying their quality-of-life was better than twelve months before (“Gainers”), 26% saying it got worse …
Raps filed against Gen. Durante, 8 others involved in killing Yvonette Plaza
Brigadier General Jesus Durante III and Colonel Michael Licyayo have been taken into custody by the Army after a complaint was filed against them– along with eight others– related to …
No mercy for those involved in trafficking cases – BI chief
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco vowed to show no mercy to employees involved in human trafficking activities. During the Senate hearing of the Committee on Women, Children, Family …
BuCor plans to transfer inmates from Bilibid to provinces
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer-in-charge Gregorio Catapang Jr. has received the go signal to transfer thousands of persons deprived of liberty or PDLs from the minimum and medium security compound …
2 Philippine Air Force pilots die in Bataan crash
Two pilots died after a Philippine Air Force (PAF) plane crashed in Bataan late Wednesday morning, according to the Pilar Municipal Police Station. “Opo (Yes),” Pilar MPS Police Staff Sergeant Edgardo …
Suspects in killing Yvonette Plaza soldiers; mastermind a general
Soldiers assigned to the 1001st Brigade led by Brigadier General Jesus Durante III were caught on camera riding in tandem and shot and killed businesswoman and model Yvonette Plaza, based …
Cursos gratuitos do SENAI: Se inscreva hoje mesmo
Os cursos gratuitos do SENAI são um convite para quem busca uma qualificação com mais oportunidades no mercado de trabalho, mas sem pesar no bolso. Eles reúnem conteúdos práticos em …
DICT: SIM card sales low due to registration law
The sale of SIM cards in the Philippines has slowed down after its mandatory registration was enacted, something that the government now attributes to the fear created by syndicates and …
Mother allegedly trades baby for illegal drugs
Authorities rescued a six-month-old baby in Dasmariñas, Cavite, who was allegedly traded for shabu by his mother. The mother denied the allegation, although she admitted to taking illegal drugs. In …
Foreigner sends Pinay girlfriend cans containing ecstasy
A woman in Cavite immediately reported to the authorities when she found out that the canned goods sent to her by her foreign boyfriend in Belgium contained illegal drugs. The …
3 Laos-bound trafficking victims intercepted at NAIA – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted three more suspected victims of human trafficking, who attempted to leave the country …
Marcos: POGOS ‘not a huge part of our economy’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) might no longer be worth permitting if their activities cause a social cost to the country due …
6 suspected victims of crypto trafficking ring rescued at CIA –BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) intercepted six suspected victims of a cryptocurrency trafficking ring last January 15. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the six …
Customs will not file case vs. flight crew who brought home onions
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will not file a complaint against the ten flight crew members of an airline who were caught bringing home “undeclared” fruits and vegetables–including onions–from Riyadh …
13-year-old stabbed to death by 15-year-old schoolmate in QC
A 13-year-old Grade 7 student in Quezon City is dead after being stabbed in the chest by a 15-year-old schoolmate inside their school. The suspected motive of the crime is …
BI urges departing foreign residents to process reentry permit
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) advised foreign residents in the country who plan to spend Chinese New Year abroad to process their re-entry …
SWS: Hunger increase from 11.3% to 11.8%
The national Social Weather Survey (SWS) found that 11.8% of Filipino families, or an estimated 3.0 million, experienced involuntary hunger – being hungry and not having anything to eat – …