BI rescues 688 trafficking, illegal recruitment victims in 2021
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the airports rescued a total of 688 possible victims of human trafficking and illegal recruitment, as part of its continuing drive …
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BBM’s camp thanks Comelec for junking disqualification case
The camp of presidential aspirant BongBong Marcos thanked the Commission on Election (Comelec) after it junked the petition to cancel his candidacy in the 2022 elections. Marcos’ camp thanked the …
No vaccination, no ride policy in NCR violates constitution – PAO’s Acosta
Public Attorneys Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta said Monday the no vaccination, no ride policy implemented by the government starting today is unconstitutional and discriminatory. “I think the policy of …
CRYPTOPAYZ not registered with SEC
Based on reports and information gathered by the Commission, the entity operating under the name CRYPTOPAYZ by a certain WESLEY “BILLION DOLLAR” VIRGIN along with his supposed partner SEYI ADELEKEwho …
3 ‘armed and dangerous’ inmates escape Bilibid prison
Three inmates or persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) escaped the maximum-security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City at about 1 a.m. today, Jan. 17. According to …
Quezon City cop arrested for raping minor
A Quezon City policeman is now detained at Quezon City Police District Station 10 for allegedly raping a 17-year-old Saturday night. According to Police Lt Col Alex DJ Alberto, Station …
Woman robbed while live selling plants
Aling Bebiana, 46, of Caloocan City, is now suffering from severe trauma after being the victim of a holdup while live selling on January 13. He said that she was …
Inbound passengers from red list OKd, general travel restrictions till in place –BI
The Bureau of Immigration announced that it will be allowing the entry of qualified travelers from red list countries. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that following the …
DOH opposes home quarantine for returning Filipinos
The Department of Health (DOH) has stated that balikbayan or overseas Filipino workers who test positive for COVID-19 should not go home for quarantine. “Sa tingin ko base po sa …
DOH targets to lower price of RT-PCR tests – Duque
The Department of Health is taking measures to lower the price cap for swab tests or RT-PCR tests, DOH chief Francisco Duque said Friday. “That is P1.4 billion a day. …
POEA warns against job offer text scam
Even with a pandemic, scammer still has no forgiveness. This is a reminder of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) regarding the spread of text messages that offer fake employment …
DFA supports formation of Department of Migrant Workers
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) supported the formation of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). According to the DFA, having its own department for Filipino migrant workers reflects the …
Isko Moreno declares ‘health break’ in class in Manila
Public and private schools will be closed in Manila from January 14 to 21, 2022, after Manila Mayor Isko Moreno declared a “health break” due to the high COVID-19 case …
Taxi driver says ‘massage girl’ did not proceed to quarantine facility
Instead of the quarantine facility, a balikbayan woman went straight to a condo unit. According to a taxi driver, she got a massage instead of going directly to the quarantine …
CaPEx allegedly forcing COVID-positive employees to work
CaPEx, a courier company in Pasay City, was sued for allegedly forcing employees to enter even though they were positive for COVID-19. Starting this Thursday, the local government unit (LGU) …
6 anti-vaxx protesters arrested for going out without face mask, vaccine
Six people were arrested after violating various government health protocols in a protest against the COVID-19 vaccination. It is said to be related to gathering about 150 people at Liwasang …
Colorum vehicles to benefit from no vaccine, no ride policy
With the implementation of the no vaccine no ride policy, some passengers may resort to illegal modes of transportation, according to a group of attackers. Colorums operate without government permission, …
Immigration offices downgrades worksite capacity to 30%
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced that it will be downgrading its onsite workforce to at least 30 percent starting January 13. In an advisory signed by BI Commissioner …
BI sees rise in Covid cases for frontliners
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has seen a major increase in the number of Covid cases for its frontliners assigned at the airports and BI offices. According to BI Commissioner …
2 Cavite towns halt COVID-19 vaccination
Vaccination against COVID-19 has been temporarily suspended in the town of Tanza due to the increase in the number of medical workers testing positive for the virus. According to Tanza …
BSP warns against printing image, designs of money
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has warned that those caught printing images and designs of money, such as those who sold an envelope that looked like P1,000, could be …
Guidelines for shorter quarantine period COVID-19 cases, close contacts released
The Department of Health (DOH) released the guidelines on shorter quarantine periods for confirmed COVID-19 cases and close contacts. According to DOH spokesperson Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire, fully vaccinated …
No vaccination, no ride policy restricts enjoyment of fundamental rights – CHR
The Commission on Human Rights said the “no vaccination, no ride” policy in Metro Manila restricts the exercise and enjoyment of fundamental rights. CHR spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline De Guia said …
TESDA offers free COVID management courses
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) offers COVID-19 management courses such as Practicing COVID-19 Preventive Measures in the Workplace. According to TESDA Deputy Director-General Lina Sarmiento, all the courses …
Comelec removes Celine Pialago’s party list from ballot
Some groups hailed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) removal of the party-list led by Celine Pialago, the former spokesperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the National Task Force …
COVID-19 growth rate in Bacolod at 250 pct
The growth rate of COVID-19 in Bacolod city reached 250 percent on Tuesday, according to a doctor who works in the said area. “Ang growth rate which is also a …