BI arrests Chinese woman with fake docs
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 arrested a foreigner who presented fake documents last Sptember 5. In a report to BI Commissioner …
Atom Araullo files defamation case vs. Badoy, Celiz
Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo has taken legal action by filing a P2-million civil complaint against former communications undersecretary Lorraine Badoy-Partosa and Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celiz. This complaint is related to …
BI operatives arrest S. Korean pretending to be Pinoy
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers in Davao arrested a South Korean man misrepresenting himself as Filipino. BI Intelligence Deputy Chief for Mindanao Melody Penelope Gonzales reported that the operations, conducted …
Filipina intercepted after buying fake passport on TikTok
Officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted a Filipina trafficking victim after presenting a fake Belgian passport she bought from Tiktok. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the interception …
China vessels bully Philippine ships anew – NTF-WPS
Chinese vessels were involved in another risky encounter with Philippine ships during the recent resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, according to the National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS). “The …
Employment rate in July 2023 estimated at 95.2 percent
In July 2023, the country’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.8 percent from 5.2 percent in the same month last year. Unemployment rate was posted at 4.5 percent in April 2023. …
SIM registration law can be used vs ‘enemies of the state’ — DND
The Department of National Defense (DND) has admitted they can use the SIM card registration law against what they recognize as “enemies of the state” — something legal activists have …
BI arrests overstaying Frenchman
The Bureau of Immigration’s Intelligence Division (BI-ID) has successfully apprehended a French national for overstaying in the Philippines. The subject, identified as Yassine Nouraddine Debah, 51, was arrested in an …
BI to implement lessened requirements set by CFO
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) shared that it is ready to implement the streamlined requirements set by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) for departing Filipino tourists. In a statement, …
American sex offender barred from entering PH – BI
Immigration Officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 barred from entering the country an American national tagged as a registered sex offender (RSO). RSOs include people …
Bureau of Plant Industry criticized over onion hoarding
The Bureau of Plant Industry, under the Department of Agriculture, is under investigation again as the Chamber continues its investigation of the possible hoarding and manipulation of the onion price …
BI clarifies role in interception of Filipinos with warrants of arrest
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified its role in the interception of Filipinos with arrest warrants in ports of entry and exit. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco made the clarification following …
Rice price cap only for a month – DTI
The price ceiling on rice is expected to be in place for only a few weeks, according to an official from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Assistant …
Police, his brother extort P500,000 from Chinese national
A policeman and his brother who pretended to be policemen were arrested after extorting money from a Chinese woman at a hotel in Pasay this Monday morning. Based on the …
Text scams still rampant despite SIM Registration law
It has been almost a year since President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed the SIM Registration Act, but text scams are still rampant, senators complained this Tuesday. This is the reason …
Inflation rate soars to 5.3 percent in August 2023 – PSA
The Philippines’ headline inflation or overall inflation increased to 5.3 percent in August 2023 from 4.7 percent in July 2023. This brings the national average inflation from January to August …
BI to lessen requirements for Pinoys with foreign partners
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that they are implementing the latest rule update from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) lessening departure requirements for Pinoys with foreign …
PH immigration set to replace 50% of manual counters to e-gates
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is planning on replacing half of its manual counters with electronic gates to increase efficiency of its airport operations. BI Commissioner on Wednesday made the …
3rd country recruitment still prevalent – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco lamented that thirrd country recruitment for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is still prevalent. According to Tansingco, third country recruitment means legitimate OFWs are …
Typhoon Hanna hits Batanes after Goring
Batanes is currently experiencing the impacts of Typhoon Hanna (international name: Haikui) on Saturday, but a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused by Typhoon Goring has not yet been completed. …
P41-P45 per kilo price cap on rice effective on Sept. 5, 2023
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced this Friday, that the order will begin to be implemented once it is published in newspapers with national circulation. Based on the order, the …
Pizza Hut Employment Opportunities: Learn How to Submit Your Application
Pizza Hut jobs have become synonymous with a global dining experience. Founded in 1958, this brand now graces over 100 countries. As a critical player in the fast-food sector, understanding …
BI to defer implementation of revised guidelines on departure formalities
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Thursday, ordered all port personnel to defer the implementation of the 2023 Revised Guidelines on Departure Formalities. The instruction follows the announcement …
Severe Tropical Storm Hanna intensifies
Severe Tropical Storm Hanna intensifies as it decelerates westward over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa reported on its severe weather bulletin. The center of the eye was estimated based on all …
DILG proposes P30-M ‘decentralization budget’
Kabataan party-list representative Raoul Manuel raised concerns on Thursday regarding the proposed budget of P30 million for the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) allocated for ‘decentralization and …
Registered SIM sellers to pay fines, face jail time
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) stated on Thursday, cautioning against selling registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards and highlighting potential penalties, including fines and imprisonment. As the sole data privacy …