Almost all regions in PH gave wage increase
Almost all regions in the Philippines have already provided an increase in the daily wage of workers. Based on the latest report of the Department of Labor and Employment, here …
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Baby decapitated during birth; head left in the mother’s womb
Tragically, a baby girl lost her head while being born in an infirmary in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. The child’s head was left in the mother’s womb. Adrian Prieto told GMA …
Police major allegedly raped patrolwoman in Davao Oriental
On Monday, June 13, a patrolwoman filed a rape complaint against the commander of a Philippine National Police (PNP) mobile force company in Davao Oriental. Major Warren Dilem, commanding officer …
Alert Level 2 possible in Metro Manila due to COVID-19 cases increase
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday that if COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country, the government may raise the Alert Level to 2. The National Capital …
Foreigner, jeepney driver hit each other with pipe in Davao City
A heated road quarrel between a foreigner driver and a Filipino jeepney driver in Davao City ended in a pipe crash. RGil Relator reported on GMA Regional TV News that …
BI agents nab German fraudster in Laguna
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is poised to deport a German national wanted by authorities in Berlin for fraud. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the …
BI intel Cavite ops yield arrest of 2 Nigerians
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two illegal aliens in Cavite this week. BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan, Jr., reported the arrest of Nigerian nationals James …
18 Immigrations employees, officers fired over ‘pastillas scheme’
Eighteen Bureau of Immigration officials and staff will be fired due to their involvement in the “pastillas scheme,” which allowed Chinese citizens to enter the Philippines illegally. The DOJ found …
Philippines to open first exorcism center in Asia
An exorcism center will soon open in Makati City, ministering to individuals enslaved by the devil. It will be Asia’s, if not the world’s, first of its kind. The building …
Deputy foreign minister of Ukraine visits the Philippines
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Senik personally visited the country Thursday. His 1-day visit to the Philippines included a meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. …
Employment rate in April 2022 at 94.3 percent
Employment rate in the country in April 2022 was estimated at 94.3 percent, translating to about 45.63 million employed Filipinos. This was higher compared to the reported at 91.3 percent …
Marcos Jr. can go to US using diplomatic immunity – US Deputy Secretary
Heads of state, such as President-Elect Bongbong Marcos, can freely enter the United States due to diplomatic immunity, according to Wendy Sherman, US Deputy Secretary of State. “When someone is …
BI warns of trafficking and illegal recruitment scheme for Japan-bound Pinoys
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ordered its inspectors deployed in the international airports to strict screen Filipinos departing for Japan, as part of ongoing efforts by the agency to …
German national shot dead in Iloilo
A German national died after being shot inside his house in San Enrique town, Iloilo, Wednesday night. The victim was identified as Otto Wolfgang Alexander Knorr, 70, of Barangay Camiri. …
Prospero Pichay guilty of graft over misuse of P780-million LWUA fund
Prospero Pichay, Jr., of Surigao del Sur, was found guilty by the Sandiganbayan of three graft charges in connection with the misuse of P780 million in financing for the Local …
Number of followers, engagements factors in vlogger Malacañang accreditation – Trixie Angeles
The number of followers and engagements in the probable accreditation of vloggers to cover Malacanang is now being considered by the incoming head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), …
Duque will go back to teaching after DOH chief term
Secretary Francisco Duque III plans to return to teaching after his term as head of the Department of Health (DOH). “I’m still going to work but in the private sector,” …
John Riel Casimero wants to face Naoya Inoue who beat Nonito Donaire
John Riel Casimero wants to face Japanese boxing champ Naoya Inoue, who beat his fellow Filipino Nonito Donaire. With Inoue’s win over Donaire on Tuesday, the so-called “The Monster” already …
After 40 years: P75-B coco levy trust fund for coconut farmers to be released
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order authorizing the coconut industry’s growth plan, paving the way to release a P75-billion Coco Levy Trust fund for coconut farmers from government-held …
Next Security Adviser Clarita Carlos will push for ‘critical engagement’ with China
Clarita Carlos, the new National Security Adviser (NSA), said on Thursday that the Marcos government would pursue a “critical engagement” with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) conflict. Carlos …
P1 provisional fare hike for jeepneys in NCR, Regions 3 and 4 approved
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved a P1 provisional increase in the minimum rate of public utility jeepneys on Wednesday. The fare increase will apply to jeepneys …
Ai Ai Delas Alas responds to her ‘persona non grata’ status in Quezon City
The camp of Kapuso Comedy Queen Ai Ai Delas Alas has responded regarding her ‘persona non grata status’ in Quezon City, through her lawyer. It may be recalled that outgoing …
Binance eyes partnership with payment providers, local banks in PH
The largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, Binance, intends to invest heavily in local banks and payment service providers to provide more localized services in the Philippines. Changpeng Zhao, founder, and CEO …
Victims of Recto Bank incident in 2019 receive P6M in compensation
According to a Department of Justice official, the owner and fishermen of the F/B Gem-Ver 1 fishing vessel wrecked by a Chinese ship three years ago at Recto Bank have …
LTO gives ‘second chance’ to SUV owner involved in Mandaluyong hit and run
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) gave another chance to the owner of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) that ran over a security guard in Mandaluyong City recently to attend the …
2 Indian nationals rob, shoot fellow Indian in Las Piñas
Two Indian nationals fell in jail after robbing and shooting a fellow Indian national in Las Piñas City. A report by Mai Bermudez in Unang Balita on Wednesday, CCTV of …