BI kicks out rude Czech tourist at Clark airport
A Czech tourist was denied entry by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga for rude behavior after protesting his being required to register …
Speaker Romualdez denies spearheading people’s initiative to amend constitution
Speaker Martin Romualdez responded to the senators’ accusations against him and the House of Representatives regarding the people’s initiative (PI) move to amend the 1987 Constitution. He suggested to the …
Cameroonian involved in investment scam using fake dollars arrested
A Cameroonian national is in Makati City promising to triple the investment victims’ money but will return it in fake dollars. In a report by John Consulta on 24 Oras …
Tourist visa extension revenue increase by 24% -BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recorded a 23.6% increase in its revenues from tourist visa extensions. BI tourist visa section chief Raymond Remigio reported that the BI recorded a total …
Pastor Quiboloy ready to appear in court but not in Senate
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the religious group, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), has declared that he will not appear before the Senate hearing even if a subpoena is sent to …
PCSO insists no manipulation in lotto results
An official of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) insisted that they do not manipulate the results of their lotto games. This is in front of consecutive hits by one …
April 30 deadline for PUV consolidation final – DOTr
After April 30, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) won’t suggest extending the period for single PUV operators to merge into transport groups or companies. “I think three months is …
President approves PUV consolidation extension
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has agreed to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista’s suggestion, allowing independent jeepneys an extra three months to form or become part of transport cooperatives or companies, the …
BI agents nab Taiwanese man wanted for human trafficking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Taiwanese national wanted by authorities in Taipei for involvement in human trafficking. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, …
3,300 unwanted aliens barred from entering PH in 2023 – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers in the different ports of entry nationwide barred from entering the Philippines last year more than 3,300 foreigners who were deemed undesirable …
Senate subpoenas Pastor Apollo Quiboloy
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee for Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality compelled Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) with a subpoena for not attending the …
Another underage OFW bound for Oman stopped
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed his dismay at the interception of another trafficking victim attempting to depart the country. Tansingco referred to the interception of alias Lia, …
BI supports efforts to increase overseas Filipino visits to PH
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that he supports the move to invite more overseas Filipinos to visit the country. Tansingco said that inviting more overseas Filipinos to …
BI nabs SoKor fugitive wanted for illegal drugs
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a South Korean national wanted by authorities in his country for trading illegal drugs. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Norman …
Two US pedophile intercepted at NAIA – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that two more Americans were barred from entering the country at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for being convicted sex offenders. In a …
February 9 declared a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
Malacañang has declared February 9, 2024 [Friday], as a special non-working day nationwide in connection with the Chinese New Year celebration that falls on February 10. In Proclamation No 453 …
Woman dies saving baby from landslide in Davao de Oro
Ten people have been killed in the landslide that occurred in Monkayo, Davao de Oro. This included a woman who had previously rescued a baby. In a report by Kent …
Registered foreigners can report virtually – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged registered foreign nationals to take advantage of the virtual Annual Report, introduced to streamline the reporting process. Under Philippine laws, aliens holding immigrant and …
BI nabs 3 illegal aliens at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of 3 illegal aliens attempting to depart the country, all of whom were wanted by immigration authorities for several offenses. In a …
Starbucks sorry for limiting senior citizen discount
On Wednesday, Starbucks expressed regret for displaying a notice in a store that restricted the senior citizen 20% discount. At a Ways and Means House Committee hearing, Starbucks’ Operations Director Angela Cole acknowledged …
Active manhunt on vs. Jordanian man who disappeared after court hearing
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched an active manhunt for a Jordanian man when he disappeared after his court hearing. The Jordanian was identified as Tarek Nihad Siam, 47, …
DOH warns whitening IV gluta is illegal and unsafe
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned of the danger that may be caused by the use of intravenous (IV) glutathione that is not approved by the Food and Drug …
Senators support suspension of PhilHealth premium hike
On Wednesday, senators supported Ted Herbosa, the Health Secretary, in his plea to halt the planned increase in PhilHealth premiums for 2024. Senator JV Ejercito, the advocate of the Universal …
Fake companies petition 400 aliens – BI audit
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco believes that the more than 400 foreign nationals who the agency has blacklisted in November for being petitioned by fake companies is just …
China tells Philippines ‘not to play with fire’
China cautions the Philippines against risky provocations following President Marcos Jr.’s congratulations to Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed firm opposition and strong dissatisfaction with …
Filipino couple rescued from exploitation in Laos
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) issued another stern warning to the public against circumventing laws when leaving the country, following the repatriation of a Filipino couple from Laos. The couple, …