Fake dentist arrested in Caloocan
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group – CAMANAVA arrested a woman pretending to be a licensed dentist during an operation at her clinic in A. Mabini, Caloocan City. …
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President Marcos: Philippines ready to return to normal
The conduct of the MassKara Festival this year has signaled the resumption of pre-pandemic activities, which would be crucial for economic growth, according to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on …
PNP Chief Azurin says Percy Lapid slay case not yet closed
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. announced this Monday that the murder case against broadcaster Percy Lapid has not yet been resolved. This is contrary to …
PSA: Printing of Nat’l ID delayed due to number of registrants
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced that the number of people who registered to get a Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) or National ID was one of the reasons why the …
2 Indians with fake visas, Taiwanese drug fugitive intercepted at CIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) announced the arrest of a Taiwanese who is wanted in his home country for drug-related crimes, and two Indians …
SWS: 49% of Filipino families feel Poor
The national Social Weather Survey of September 29 – October 2, 2022, the first under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., found 49% of Filipino families rating themselves …
‘Middleman’ in Percy Lapid slay case dies at NBP
The prisoner, who was said to be a “middleman” and was expected to be able to point out who was the mastermind behind the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, has …
BI deports 6 Chinese nationals involved in illegal online gambling
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the deportation of six Chinese nationals involved in online gambling operations. The six deportees, together with two others who were deported for overstaying, boarded …
BI detention center foils another drug smuggle attempt
Immigration agents foiled an attempt of an American and a Korean, to smuggle illegal drugs to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Detention Center in Bicutan, Taguig. BI Warden Facility Officer-in-Charge …
2 US fugitives arrested by BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two American fugitives wanted by US federal authorities for serious crimes. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the two aliens as Teresita …
Sen. Robin Padilla wants higher tax on foreign series, movies
Senator Robin Padilla recommended increasing the tax for movies and teleseryes from abroad. In the budget deliberation of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Padilla said that Filipino films …
Justice secretary Remulla declares he will not resign from his post
“It won’t happen.” This was announced by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla in the face of calls for him to resign after his eldest son was arrested in connection with …
Alleged gunman in killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid surrenders
The alleged gunman who killed broadcaster Percy Lapid has surrendered to the authorities, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos this Tuesday. “Ngayong umagang ‘to, gusto ko lang ikumpirma na nasa …
Marcos appoints Paul Soriano as adviser for creative communications
It is a great honor for the new presidential adviser for creative communications, Director Paul Soriano, to be able to serve the people, as well as the administration of President …
Cyber libel case Quiboloy filed against Pacquiao dismissed
The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the cyber libel case filed by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy against former senator and presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao. “We are happy that the Office of …
Imported frozen meat may carry ASF, other diseases
According to an agriculture expert, it is possible that frozen meat imported into the country can bring African Swine Fever (ASF) and other diseases. “’Yung disadvantage talaga is ‘yung sa …
DTI asks 51 firms to explain price increase in basic goods
On Monday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that it had given 51 retail businesses show-cause orders (SCOs) for selling basic needs and primary commodities (BNPCs) at prices …
Probe on police media visits sought
On Sunday, lawmakers demanded an investigation into the police “gesture” of visiting the homes of select media professionals, ostensibly out of concern for their safety and wellbeing. According to spokesperson …
SINAG to buy palay from farmers at higher prices
An agricultural group has pledged to buy rice at a premium to help farmers amid rising planting costs. This is when the Agricultural Industry Association (SINAG) and the National Food …
Abalos also apologized for house-to-house visit to journalists
Even Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has apologized following the controversial visit of the police to the homes of some journalists in Metro Manila recently …
Filipino youths who smoke, drink alcohol decrease
According to a study, the number of young Filipino youths who smoke and drink alcohol has decreased. In the report of Bam Alegre in “Unang Balita”, it was said in …
Son of DOJ Sec. Remulla arrested with P1.3-M worth of high-grade marijuana
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) personnel arrested the son of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla for receiving luggage containing only “kush” or high-grade marijuana with an estimated value of …
TD Maymay downgraded to a Low Pressure Area
The threat of heavy rainfall continues as Tropical Depression Maymay weakens into a Low Pressure Area, Pagasa reported on its 5 am severe weather bulletin. The Low Pressure Area (formerly …
Zubiri disagrees with Chinese Embassy’s statement
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri was surprised by the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s statement that the report that they put the Philippines on the tourism blacklist due to the operation …
Tropical Depression Maymay moving westward
Tropical Depression Maymay is now moving westward while maintaining its strength, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin, Wednesday. The center of Tropical Depression Maymay was estimated based on …
Cynthia Villar lambasts DENR exec over Cavite reclamation project
Senator Cynthia Villar could not hide her annoyance with an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) about a reclamation project in Cavite that she said could …