10 confirmed dead in Davao de Oro landslide; 49 missing
The death toll in the landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro has risen to 10, while 49 others are feared buried under the ground. According to the provincial government, “We …
FDA investigating online sales of Ozempic
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the online sale of a drug meant for people with diabetes but allegedly used by others as a weight loss treatment. A …
Romualdez insists Congress not after Cha-cha
During a Thursday evening speech on Feb 8, House Speaker Martin Romualdez assured Filipinos that lawmakers are not seeking political changes to the 1987 Constitution. “At the risk of being makulit …
Unemployment rate in December 2023 eases to 3.2 percent – PSA
The country’s unemployment rate in December 2023 dropped to 3.1 percent, from 4.3 percent in December 2022 and 3.6 percent in November 2023. In terms of magnitude, the number of …
6 people dead, 46 missing in Davao de Oro landslide
The local authorities reported that after the Maco, Davao de Oro landslide, six victims were found dead. On Wednesday, the provincial officials mentioned that, based on data from the Maco …
US pedophile barred at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have turned back another convicted American pedophile who attempted to enter the country last weekend. …
Inflation slows down further to 2.8 percent in January 2024
The Philippines’ headline inflation or overall inflation slowed down further to 2.8 percent in January 2024. This is the lowest inflation rate since the 2.3 percent inflation rate recorded in …
Three foreign fugitives arrested during the last week of January
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives arrested three foreign fugitives during the last week of January as the agency continues its intensified campaign against wanted aliens hiding in …
BI arrests undesirable foreigner in Palawan
In a joint operation conducted on February 5, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully implemented a Warrant of Deportation against an American national tagged by his community as a persona …
BI intel arrests overstaying South African
Bureau of Immigration (BI) intelligence agents arrested an overstaying South African man in Albay last January 24. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, operatives of the BI’s regional …
OFW with ‘double’ identity intercepted at NAIA
An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was intercepted last January 25 after records show that another person already traveled using her identity. In a report to Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner …
Idosos a partir de 65 anos: Receba R$1.518 por mês do governo
Você já se perguntou se pessoas com 65 anos ou mais podem contar com um valor fixo do governo todo mês? A verdade é que o Benefício de Prestação Continuada …
Senate to probe case of Catherine Camilon
A senator requested that the Senate investigate the disappearance of Catherine Camilon, the local beauty queen of Tuy, Batangas. In Senate Resolution 913 filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, he also …
10-year-old accidentally shoots dead 7-year-old playmate
A single mom who is an overseas Filipino worker is deeply saddened by the fate of her seven-year-old son, who died after being accidentally shot by his 10-year-old friend in …
3 Chinese with visa violations arrested in Albay
Operatives from the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) intelligence division (ID) reported the arrest of three foreign residents in Ligao City, Albay last January 24 for violating the limitations and conditions …
Solon questions Duterte’s push to separate Mindanao from PH
A progressive in the House questioned the sudden campaign to separate Mindanao from the Philippines, something he said could be used against the investigation into the bloody “war on drugs” …
Senate’s Cha-cha for economy – Angara
Senator Sonny Angara assured that political provisions would not be included in the Senate’s deliberation on the Charter change (Cha-cha) to amend the provisions that are only for the economy. …
BI regional ops arrest Chinese man working in retail in Albay
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended a Chinese national last January 24 for violating the conditions of his working visa. The Chinese man, identified as Ding Xiaoqui, 42, was arrested …
Tulfo, ex-president Duterte leads 2025 senatorial survey
Former broadcaster Rep. Erwin Tulfo (ACT-CIS party-list) and former President Rodrigo Duterte are currently leading the run for Filipinos to win the senatorship in the 2025 election. These are the …
BI launches drive against sexual predators
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday launched a campaign against sexual predators. In a ceremony held at the GSIS Theater in Pasay City, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco led the …
BI deports Japanese scammers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the deportation of eight Japanese nationals previously arrested for their involvement in scam operations. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that the eight were arrested …
Hunger rises from 9.8% in September to 12.6% in December 2023
The national Social Weather Survey of December 8-11, 2023, found that 12.6% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger – being hungry and not having anything to eat – at least …
PDEA denies Pres. Marcos’ inclusion in drug watch list
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) this Monday that the name of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was never on their drug watch list, contrary to the speech of former …
Pres. Marcos believes Duterte experiencing fentanyl side effects
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that former President Rodrigo Duterte may have been affected by the drug fentanyl he is taking, which is said to have severe “side effects.” …
BI bars 80-year-old pedophile at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have turned away an American pedophile who was banned from entering the country for reportedly …
Baste Duterte calls President Marcos lazy, tells him to resign
At a leaders’ forum in Davao City on Sunday, Mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte boldly challenged President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr to step down. As reported by Rgil Relator on GMA Regional …