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 …
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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 – …
Preregistered SIM cards stolen, sold – DICT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Thursday that thieves could scam phone subscribers by using stolen SIM cards that have already been registered. DICT Undersecretary Anna …
President Marcos says ‘no point the Philippines building up its armory’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. stated in Switzerland on Wednesday that the Philippines is not interested in expanding its arsenal because the government believes that military solutions are not always …
BI nabs 3 Chinese nationals wanted for economic crimes
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives from its Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) have arrested last January 8, a Chinese man and two Chinese women wanted by authorities in …
2 suspects arrested for selling piranha, common snapping turtle
The two men were arrested in separate police operations allegedly for illegally selling animals such as piranhas, which is prohibited in the Philippines. In an exclusive report by Emil Sumangil …
SIM registration deadline on April 26
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) clarified yesterday that the deadline for SIM registration, which is April 26, 2023, is in accordance …
Rice prices may increase next week
A group of farmers has warned that rice prices may increase next week. Samahan ng Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) President So explained this is because of the increase in its …
PNP says Philpost package scam new modus
The PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) warned the public against the Philpost package scam after there were many victims regarding the alleged unclaimed packages at the said office. According to P/Brig Gen …
Gov’t had no choice but to import onions – Marcos
President Bongbong Marcos Jr. justified the onion importation from other nations, stating that “our government had no choice but to import” given the disparity between the Philippines’ output and demand …
BI intercepts fake Filipino at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers intercepted a Canadian man suspected to be a fake Filipino. According to a report from Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) Acting Chief Ann Camille …
EDSA carousel free bus ride continues; P1.285 billion funds allocated
The free rides of the EDSA Busway System will continue this year. This is after the government allocated P1.285 billion to the Free Ride program. According to Budget Secretary Amenah …
SWS: 51% of Filipino families feel Poor
The national Social Weather Survey of December 10-14, 2022, found 51% of Filipino families rated themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 31% rating themselves as Borderline (by placing themselves on a horizontal line …
BI nabs Japanese woman wanted for theft in Tokyo
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Japanese national wanted by authorities in Tokyo, for involvement in theft and financial fraud. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the …
Gov’t expects P100/kilo upon arrival of imported onions
The Department of Agriculture (DA) hopes that the price of onions will drop now that the government’s imports from other countries are set to arrive — because it reaches about …
3 policemen guilty of killing ex-mayor’s son
The Lucena City Regional Trial Court on Thursday sentenced three former police officers to life imprisonment in connection with the death of the son of former Sariaya, Quezon Mayor Marcelo …
Over P2 fare increase in LRT-1, LRT-2 looms after approval by LTFRB
Light Rail Manila Corp (LRMC), the operator of Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT1), wants to raise their fares by more than two pesos. In an exclusive report by Joseph Morong …
Mr. Pogi German vlogger arrested for rape in Muntinlupa
Mr. Pogi German vlogger was detained after persuading a 17-year-old girl to participate in his “24-hour jowa” challenge vlog and reportedly raped her thereafter. The German suspect, Marcel Messall, instructed …
Expect smaller, pricier bangus and other fishes due to cold weather
Due to the cold weather, consumers found bangus and other fish more expensive at public markets. According to a report by Darlene Cay on GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita on …
2005 marine seismic undertaking of PH, China and Vietnam unconstitutional – SC
After 14 years, the Supreme Court (SC) issued a decision declaring that the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) of the Philippines, China, and Vietnam which was formed in 2005 and …