DOJ will prosecute suspects in Degamo slay this March
Following the surrender and arrest of several suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, the Department of Justice (DOJ) hopes that the cases against them will be …
Doctor linked to Salilig hazing gives affidavit to NBI
Along with his lawyer, the “medical doctor” came to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and allegedly did not respond to the then-unconscious John Matthew Salilig, a hazing victim. The …
BI adds immigration officers for Holy Week
Bureau of Immigration (BI) fielded 155 additional immigration officers to service arriving and departing passengers during the holy week. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that he ordered BI Terminal Heads …
SWS: 93% of adult Filipinos felt impact of climate change in past 3 years
The Social Weather Survey of December 10-14, 2022, the most recent quarterly national survey finalized by SWS, found 93% of adult Filipinos saying they have personally experienced the impacts of …
Gatchalian recommends POGO operations shut down in PH
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGO to immediately stop operations in the country to maintain peace and order and continue to develop the economy. …
Rep. Arnie Teves suspended for 60 days
No congressman objected when the plenary of the House of Representatives voted on the recommendation of the House ethics and privileges committee to suspend Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, …
Passenger’s laptop damaged after passing through MRT3’s x-ray scanner
A passenger’s laptop got broken after she passed it through the MRT3’s x-ray scanner. The MRT3 management apologized but defended that the guards were not told that there was a …
BI officer denies asking yearbook from passenger
The immigration officer who allegedly searched the yearbook of a passenger boarding the plane was transferred, according to Bureau of Immigration (BI) spokesperson Dana Sandoval. But their staff reportedly denied …
DA to sell seized smuggled sugar at Kadiwa stores soon
By April of this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) stated on Wednesday, it plans to begin selling seized, illegal sugar at Kadiwa centers. The program’s Implementing Rules and Regulations …
House gives Teves a 24 hour ultimatum
Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. was given an ultimatum of 24 hours to physically attend the hearing of the House Committee on Ethics. This is related to the committee’s …
Illegal online gaming recruitment scams continue – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported a continuing recruitment of Filipinos who are trafficked abroad, and recruited by syndicates to work for illegal online gaming operations. In a statement, BI …
2 Africa-bound Filipinas stopped at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) stopped from leaving the country two Africa-bound Filipino women suspected of being human trafficking victims. In a statement, …
Oil spill may reach Puerto Galera, Batangas
An educator from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) announced that the oil spill from the sunken motor tanker in Oriental Mindoro may reach Puerto Galera and …
Death penalty for those involved in illegal drugs pushed
Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers will again push for the revival of the death penalty for those involved in illegal drugs following information about the “recycling” of confiscated …
BI nabs 5 fugitive aliens in Ilocos, Boracay
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of five more foreign fugitives who will be deported to their homeland to stand trial for their crimes. In a statement, Immigration …
DICT considers SIM Registration extension
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is considering extending the SIM card registration, which will end on April 26, 2023, for another 120 days. According to DICT spokesperson, …
DOJ considers Teves’ refusal to return to PH an escape
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will consider Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.’s continued failure to return to the Philippines to face the accusations and charges against him as ‘absconding.’ …
BI probes long interviews, irrelevant requirements
It is said that several passengers have been left behind by the plane they were traveling abroad due to thorough questioning by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) even though they …
Negros Oriental Rep. Teves asks for 2-month leave from the House
Negros Oriental Representative Arnie Teves asked the leadership of the House of Representatives to allow him to take a leave of absence for two months because of the “very grave …
BI stops trafficking victims bound to Lebanon
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted three Lebanon-bound female passengers who attempted to leave in the guise of being tourists. BI Commissioner Noman …
BI reiterates warning vs. call center scam abroad
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reiterated its warnings against a call center trafficking scam abroad, following the repatriation of a female victim who recounted her experience with the traffickers. Immigration …
Senate sponsors probe on high onion prices
Committee Report 25, which discusses the high price of onions, has been sponsored in the Senate plenary. In his sponsorship speech, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform Chairman …
Speaker Romualdez: Rep. Teves fears for his safety
Speaker Martin Romualdez said that Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves has refused to return to the country for fear of his safety and that of his family. Teves’ name was …
Senator pushes for additional P150/day minimum wage
While the daily minimum wage in Metro Manila remains at up to P570, its value will decrease more and more — because of the rate of increase in prices. Senate …
Lawyer: Teves not hiding, ready to face charges
The camp of Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. assured that the lawmaker is “not hiding” abroad after being accused of being the mastermind behind the killing of …
DOJ files charges vs. Bantag, Zulueta for death of Percy Lapid
Prosecutors of the Department of Justice (DOJ) found sufficient grounds to charge suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and his former deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta with two …