Over P2 fare increase in LRT-1, LRT-2 looms after approval by LTFRB
Light Rail Manila Corp (LRMC), the operator of Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT1), wants to raise their fares by more than two pesos. In an exclusive report by Joseph Morong …
UPS Career Success: Tips to Shine on Your Application
In today’s competitive job market, securing a position at UPS can be a career-defining achievement. Your application must truly shine to stand out in this renowned organization. In this guide, …
Mr. Pogi German vlogger arrested for rape in Muntinlupa
Mr. Pogi German vlogger was detained after persuading a 17-year-old girl to participate in his “24-hour jowa” challenge vlog and reportedly raped her thereafter. The German suspect, Marcel Messall, instructed …
Expect smaller, pricier bangus and other fishes due to cold weather
Due to the cold weather, consumers found bangus and other fish more expensive at public markets. According to a report by Darlene Cay on GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita on …
2005 marine seismic undertaking of PH, China and Vietnam unconstitutional – SC
After 14 years, the Supreme Court (SC) issued a decision declaring that the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) of the Philippines, China, and Vietnam which was formed in 2005 and …
Belarus rape suspect barred at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently intercepted a Belarus national wanted by authorities in Cavite for sexually assaulting a Filipina. In a statement, …
Price manipulation behind spike in onion prices
On Tuesday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) stated that price manipulation is one of the possible causes of the high onion prices in public markets. Rex Estoperez, a deputy spokesperson …
BI intercepts Chinese fugitive at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives intercepted a Chinese fugitive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last January 5. According to a report from Dennis Alcedo, Head of the BI’s …
BI main office closed for translacion
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Main Office announced that it will be closing on January 9 due to the Traslacion. The Feast of the Black Nazarene is an annual religious …
BI intercepts German convict, Chinese illegal recruiter
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the international airports in Manila and Cebu intercepted a German convict and Chinese illegal recruiter who were barred from entering the …
Army probes alleged involvement of general in Yvonette Plaza’s death
The 10th Infantry Division (10ID) is conducting its own investigation following the involvement of a military general in the murder of businessman and model Yvonette Plaza in Davao City, according …
Inflation rate for December 2022 at 8.1 percent
The Philippines’ headline inflation increased to 8.1 percent in December 2022, from 8.0 percent in November 2022. This is the highest inflation rate reported for 2022 and the highest since …
Annual report for foreigners begins – BI
The Bureau of Immigration has commenced its 2023 annual report on Tuesday. The annual report is in compliance with the Alien Registration Act of 1950, which requires all foreign nationals …
Foreigners given grace period amid flight cancellations – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued an advisory giving a grace period to foreign nationals affected by the flight cancellations on new year’s day. All foreign nationals whose …
P17-M worth of smuggled onions seized
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced this Tuesday that they seized an estimated P17 million worth of smuggled onions from China and hid them in “ukay-ukay” clothes. According to the …
BI ends 2022 with double arrest
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted two foreign fugitives attempting at the country’s airports before the end of the year. A South Korean, identified as Yoon Suk Bae, 43, was …
Persons of interest in killing of model Yvonne Plaza determined
The police have formed a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to solve the murder of businessman and model Yvonne or Yvonne Plaza. A riding in tandem shot the victim at …
Marcos halts PhilHealth premium hike
Malacaang said Monday that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. had directed the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to halt increases in premium rates and income caps for the calendar year …
BI ready to implement possible restrictions for travelers from China
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that its officers at the different airports and seaports, are ready to implement possible travel restrictions for passengers flying in from China. The statement …
Marcos calls for solid unity this 2023
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr appealed to Filipinos to unite and be solid as a nation in facing the coming challenges this year. In Marcos’ message to welcome the New …
Heightened surveillance raised due to increasing COVID cases in China
The “heightened surveillance” of all health facilities by the Department of Health and other government agencies is now on alert for travelers, especially those from China. In the released Department …
Gallup names Philippines happiest country in the world
Despite the trials, Filipinos emerged as the happiest nation in the world, based on the 2022 End of Year Survey by the Gallup International Association (GIA). Of the 34 countries …
Chinese fugitive intercepted at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted a Chinese fugitive wanted by authorities in the People’s Republic of China (PROC) for involvement in illegal …
Suspension of e-sabong extended by Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the continued suspension of e-sabong operations nationwide. “There is an urgent need to reiterate the continued suspension of all e-sabong operations nationwide, clarify the scope …
More than 6 million SIM cards have been registered
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) reported yesterday that more than six million SIM cards have been registered in the country. This is only on the third day of the existence …
Onion price in Divisoria dropped to P550 per kilo
If this Thursday, the price of onions was at P650 per kilo here at the Divisoria market, this Friday it is sold at P550 per kilo. The Department of Agriculture …