MMDA personnel given 30-minute heat break
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement a half-hour “heat stroke break” for its personnel starting Saturday, April 1, to cope with the intense heat of the sun on …
Students’ summer vacation remains unchanged – DepEd
Michael Poa, a spokesperson for the Department of Education (DepEd), stated on Wednesday that despite the heat, there are no plans to revert the summer break to April and May. …
DOH clarifies tips on how to beat the heat in PH
The Department of Health (DOH) clarified what is spreading that “must be avoided” whenever the weather is too hot — some of them, they say, has no basis. There is …
Rep. Teves one of the masterminds in Degamo slay – DOJ
Suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is considered one of the masterminds in the killing of Governor Roel Degamo and eight others on March 4, 2023. In a press …
Anti-crime group alarmed by alleged criminal syndicates in PH
A man abducted in Quezon City was killed and dumped in Cavite. The anti-crime group Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order (MRPO) expressed concern. According to the police, armed …
Overstaying Nigerian nabbed in Pasig
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested an overstaying Nigerian national who has been on the Bureau’s wanted list for more than a year. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the …
Public cautioned against heatstroke this summer
Health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon reminds everyone of the possibility of heatstroke this summer. According to Leachon, it’s essential to know what high temperatures can do to the body …
BI arrests Chinese, Korean fugitives
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two foreign fugitives wanted by authorities in their countries for serious crimes. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the two aliens, a …
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 …