Two victims said that escorts facilitating the departure of trafficked individuals gave them fake exit stamps to bypass the Bureau of Immigration (BI). According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the …
The Fourth Quarter 2022 Social Weather Survey, done on December 10-14, 2022, found a record-high 89% of adult Filipinos satisfied with the way democracy works in the country. This is …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest in Mindanao, of a South Korean national wanted by authorities in Seoul for swindling a compatriot in a fraudulent sale transaction. Immigration …
Sen. Risa Hontiveros this Friday criticized the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) plan to sell at least 4,000 metric tons of smuggled sugar for P70/kilo. Hontiveros said she is more in …
The government will exceed its annual target of 1 million housing units by providing at least 1.2 million housing units under the flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing Program …
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte got high approval and trust ratings in the results of the March 2023 OCTA survey released this Wednesday, April 19. …
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that he is very happy to hear that government efforts against trafficking are working. In a hearing of the Senate Committee on …
Some women farmers suggest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can achieve his desired “rice self-sufficiency” within four years by completely scrapping the Rice Liberalization Law and replacing it with a law …
The rice price has increased by P2 in some markets, including the Kadiwa Stores of the Department of Agriculture (DA). At Kadiwa Stores, rice is now P40 per kilo from …
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said this Wednesday that the SIM registration deadline of April 26, 2023 still remains “for now”. The DICT announced this following appeals …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it will continue its intensified campaign against human trafficking, and illegal recruitment despite social media bashings it has received online. “I have instructed our …
The Fourth Quarter 2022 Social Weather Survey, conducted from December 10-14, 2022, found that 53% of Filipino families received help in the past three months, most commonly in the form …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned of a new human trafficking modus targeting Filipinos planning to work abroad as household workers. In a report to immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, officers …
In a Senate hearing on Monday, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla disclosed that the Department of Justice intends to request the designation and proscription of Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., the …
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. insisted this Monday that there is no plan to cover up the P6.7 billion worth of shabu seized during a …
A Senegalese is under investigation after being accused of presenting a fraudulent passport and border arrival stamp, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the …
Travelers to and from the Philippines will now experience a faster and more convenient immigration procedure through the use of the e-Travel System starting April 15, said the Bureau of …
A possible oil leak is still visible from the sunken MT Princess Empress, based on the latest satellite images from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). In the map shared by …
An overstaying British man was arrested by Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives on Thursday in Coron. Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive as Paul Stuart Leggot, 61, who was arrested …
According to Senator Win Gatchalian, the proposal to return the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to college is supported by various age groups, including young people of college age. The …
Police Brigadier General Narciso Domingo, the director of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-PDEG), has been relieved of his duties amidst the ongoing investigation into an alleged cover-up …
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa stated that Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who is under suspension, has confirmed his participation in the Senate public order and dangerous drugs …
A recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia revealed that over 50% of Filipino adults are not satisfied with how President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s administration has dealt with the issue of …
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Wednesday said that eliminating human trafficking and illegal recruitment in the country requires the participation of all government agencies. Tansingco said that …
The country’s employment rate in February 2023 remained at its previous month’s rate of 95.2 percent. In February 2022, employment rate was lower at 93.6 percent. In terms of magnitude, …
Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) director Police Brigadier General Narciso Domingo, said that he and nine other police officers are ready to file a leave of absence to allow …