Inflation eases to 4.9 percent in October
The Philippines’ headline inflation or overall inflation eased to 4.9 percent in October 2023 from 6.1 percent in September 2023. This makes the national average inflation from January to October …
P20 per kilo of rice impossible today – new DA chief
In his first press briefing as the newly appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. addressed the P20 per kilogram of rice promised by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” …
Victim admits she was recruited illegally
A human trafficking victim instantly admitted that she was illegally recruited upon immigration secondary inspection. According to members of the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section …
American sex offender denied entry at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country on Thursday, an American previously convicted of sex crimes in the United States …
BI to deport alleged abusive Australian husband
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it has arrested an “undesirable” Australian who will be deported for abusing and maltreating his Filipina live-in partner and her child. Immigration Commissioner Norman …
Vlogger under probe for human trafficking
A vlogger is currently under investigation for illegal recruitment. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that the case of two female victims have been referred to the Inter-Agency …
Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. appointed as Agriculture chief
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has named Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as the new Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). “I have just administered the oath of office for …
SWS: 48% of Filipino families feel poor
The national Social Weather Survey of September 28-October 1, 2023, found 48% of Filipino families rating themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 27% rating themselves as Borderline (by placing themselves on a horizontal …
3 prisoners win BSKE
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed the victory of three PDLs (persons deprived of liberty) in the previous Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Comelec Chairman George Garcia said that …
Victims duped to paying P75K for work in Paris
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) stopped from leaving the country on Tuesday, two Filipino women who confessed that they were …
BSKE 2023 peaceful, orderly – PPCRV
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) has described the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE 2023) as “orderly and peaceful,” except for the violence that impacted certain communities …
19 dead in BSKE – Comelec
As many as 19 individuals were killed while 19 others were injured in separate incidents of violence that occurred during the height of the entire campaign period in the Barangay …
BI warn vs traffickers hiring Pinoys to work in China
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned the public against traffickers recruiting Filipinos to work in China without the appropriate overseas employment visas. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the warning upon …
Governor, 13 mayors will be investigated for vote-buying
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will investigate a governor and 13 mayors from Luzon over allegations of vote-buying related to the recently concluded Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Comelec …
Torture chamber discovered in POGO hub
The authorities reportedly discovered the torture chamber in a Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) hub in Pasay City that was attacked recently and is said to be involved in illegal …
PH asserts rights to patrol Scarborough Shoal
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año reiterated on Tuesday that the Philippines has the right to patrol Scarborough Shoal after China accused a Philippine military ship of “illegally” entering the area. …
2 American sex convicts barred at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country two more Americans who were previously convicted of sex crimes. In a statement, …
Int’l travelers should check-in at least 3 hours before flight
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is urging international travelers to prioritize early check-in by arriving at least three hours before their scheduled flight. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco underscores the importance …
Ratings of Pres. Marcos and VP Duterte drop in OCTA Research’s Q3 survey
Both the trust and performance ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte dropped in the third quarter 2023, based on Octa Research’s latest Mass Survey …
Catherine Camilon’s family will be given with police security
The family of the missing Catherine Camilon in Batangas will be given police protection. This was after a police officer was identified as the “person of interest” in the disappearance …
BI warns public against fake websites
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is alerting the public to be cautious of fraudulent websites falsely claiming to be the agency’s eTravel site. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco emphasized the importance …
Scammers recorded using BI chief’s name
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued a warning against scammers using his name. The advisory comes after the BI Chief on Thursday, received a report that scam syndicates …
P2 per kilogram rice price increase implemented
Retail prices of rice have risen by P2 per kilogram, driven by the increasing farmgate price of palay, as reported by the Grains Retailers Confederation of the Philippines (GRECON). According …
Comelec disqualifies 100 BSKE candidates
Approximately 100 candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) were disqualified by the Commission on Elections (BSKE) due to various violations. At the same time, the Comelec also …
BI on heightened alert for Undas 2023
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured it has enough manpower at the airports to service passengers who will travel in and out of the country during the Undas break. BI …
Public servants should not be sensitive – Paolo Duterte
Davao City Rep Paolo Duterte advised those who filed criminal complaints against President Rodrigo Duterte not to become onion-skinned despite being the target of his father’s death threats. It was …