5 Filipinos missing after Chinese fishing vessel capsized in Indian Ocean
Up to 39 sailors are still missing after a Chinese fishing vessel “capsized” in the central Indian Ocean — five of them are Filipinos, according to a report by Agence …
Arnie Teves insists he is not returning to Philippines today
Suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. insisted he is not coming to the Philippines today, contrary to what Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla claimed. “Fake news. Dapat …
American wanted for sex crimes arrested in Zambales – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its agents arrested an overstaying American long wanted by federal authorities in Nevada for sex crimes. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified …
BI agents arrest illegal Chinese man in Makati
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of a Chinese national long wanted by the bureau for overstaying and illegally working in the country. In a report to Immigration …
President Marcos improves importation of 150K MT of sugar
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the additional importation of sugar following the recommendation of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to boost the country’s stock. Marcos said they agreed to additional …
Comelec charged P15.3-M for Vote Pilipinas campaign in 2022
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed the letter they received from the lawyer of Impact Hub Manila charging their debt or obligation to the company, which will reach P15.3 million. …
75 graduate under BI’s academy
A new batch of immigration officers graduated under the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Philippine Immigration Academy (PIA). A total of 75 new personnel were formally recognized during a graduation ceremony …
PNP wants to include laughing gas as dangerous drug
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is currently evaluating the inclusion of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” in the country’s list of dangerous drugs. This decision comes in response …
Suspect-witnesses in Degamo slay refuse to cooperate – DOJ chief
The legal proceedings regarding the murder complaints filed against suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. have hit a snag, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. During a …
SWS: Hunger recovers from 11.8% to 9.8%
The national Social Weather Survey (SWS) of March 26-29, 2023, found that 9.8% of Filipino families, or an estimated 2.7 million, experienced involuntary hunger – being hungry and not having …
BI to deport Taiwanese wanted for fraud
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Taiwanese man wanted by authorities in Taipei for large-scale fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive …
‘Misrepresenting’ sign of doubtful intention for travel – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday that misrepresenting details about your identity is a sign of doubtful intention for travel. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that passengers who …
De Lima acquitted in second drug case in Muntinlupa court
There is only one remaining case that the detained former Senator Leila de Lima has to overcome to be released. This Friday, the court in Muntinlupa acquitted the former lawmaker …
BI agenst nab American fugitive in Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of an American national wanted by authorities in Texas. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, BI Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) …
LTO lacks more than 234,000 driver’s license cards
The backlog of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has reached 234,149 pieces of driver’s license cards. According to Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Jay Art Tugade, this is the result …
Kenneth Egano dies four days after falling into a coma
Saranggani boxer Kenneth Egano passed away this Wednesday, a few days after he was comatose after his fight in Cavite last Saturday, which he won. The 22-year-old Egano figured he …
BI agents nab 5 illegal aliens
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of five illegal aliens who are now facing deportation for violating the country’s immigration laws. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the foreigners …
DOH reminds public pandemic not yet over
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public not to be complacent against the threat of COVID-19 because the pandemic is still not over — this is after the latest …
Arnie Teves wants asylum in Timor-Leste – DOJ chief
The suspended Congressman of Negros Oriental, Arnie Teves, is in Timor Leste and is seeking special asylum, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. “Mr. Teves entered Timor-Leste a week …
BI appeals to public not to post fake news
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared his frustration over fake news about BI operations at the airports. Tansingco lamented about posts circulating on social media on Sunday stating …
BI warns public vs fake CFO certificates
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday cautioned the travelling public against the circulation of fake Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) certificates sold by scammers. …
Malta remains a hotspot for trafficking – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported the interception of two human trafficking victims bound for Malta. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the victims posed as friends travelling as tourists …
10 female sex workers rescued from trafficking abroad – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the rescue of ten females, who attempted to depart illegally for Singapore as sex workers. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the ten women, …
Pres. Marcos admits abuse in Duterte’s drug war
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr admitted that there were alleged abuses by some elements in the government during the drug war of former President Rodrigo Duterte and that the illegal …
Human trafficking victim intercepted at NAIA
A human trafficking victim who was supposed to fly to the United Arab Emirates was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on April 30, the Bureau …
Couple trafficked to Thailand arrive in PH – BI
Two more trafficking victims from Myanmar are now in the country, Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco reported on Thursday. Tansingco said that the couple worked as love scammers, and …