BI ready for influx of foreign students
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that it is ready for the possible influx of foreign students returning to the Philippines. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente vowed that they will ensure …
Migz Zubiri tells Robin Padilla to study hard
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri advised Senator-elect Robin Padilla to study hard because of his possible leadership in the constitutional amendment in the Senate. In his interview with TeleRadyo …
Recto asks President-elect Marcos to free De Lima
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday, June 1, called on the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to help free Senator Leila de Lima, who he …
BIR official arrested for accepting P500K cash to lower business tax
An official of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) was arrested for allegedly asking for “padulas” money to lower the taxes of his victimized businessmen in Zamboanga City. In a …
2 Korean fraudsters fall in Manila, Pasig – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two South Koreans wanted by authorities in their country for telecommunications and financial fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente …
Cop arrested for molesting pastor’s son inside police station
A policeman fell in jail after he allegedly molested a 15-year-old boy inside a station in Las Piñas City. On Wednesday, Mai Bermudez reported in Unang Balita that the incident …
Fish production drops in early 2022: PSA
According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), fish production in the country dropped from January to March of 2022. In the released Fisheries Situation Report for the first …
MPBL suspends coach for spitting at player
A three-month suspension and a fine of P60,000 were imposed on an assistant coach who spat at a player in the middle of a game in the MPBL on Monday. …
Netizens go back to Moira’s ‘Paubaya’ after singer’s split with Jason Hernandez
Everyone was surprised when Jason Hernandez, husband of ‘Queen of Hugot Songs’ Moira Dela Torre, revealed that they were separated. This made netizens go back to Moira’s song “Paubaya.” Jason …
Duterte says illegal drugs will create ‘dysfunctional’ families
On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that illegal narcotics would destroy the Philippines and lead to “dysfunctional” families. He claimed that organizations like the International Criminal Court found it easy …
Isabela City in Basilan placed under red alert after two explosions
Following two large explosions in the area Monday evening, the entire city of Isabela in Basilan province was placed on red alert. According to Cedric Castillo’s account on “24 Oras,” …
DA officials accused of vegetable smuggling, extortion attempt
During a House committee hearing on Tuesday, an agriculture cooperative accused a Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) officer of extortion and smuggling onions into the country, according to Tina Panganiban-Perez …
BI agents nab rowdy American in Cebu
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested in Cebu over the weekend an overstaying American who is the subject of numerous complaints from residents in his neighborhood for allegedly being an …
Jason Hernandez admits being unfaithful, break up with wife Moira Dela Torre
Couple Moira Dela Torre and Jason Hernandez confirmed that they have broken up after three years of marriage. “It is with a heavy heart that after 3 years of marriage, …
Supply of pork, local fish, rice in PH insufficient – DA
Due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict and extended neglect in the agriculture sector, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said on Tuesday that there is still a lack of fish, pork, and rice …
Philippine Air Force halts flight of Hermes 900 UAV fleet
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will no longer fly the remaining eight Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) after one of them crashed in Misamis Oriental on Saturday. According to …
NTC warns against fake job offers
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has warned against text messages that allegedly offer jobs but are scams. According to NTC Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarrios, it is dangerous to click on …
Duterte considers being a teacher in Davao after term ends
President Rodrigo Duterte is thinking of becoming a teacher after his tenure as president ends on June 30, according to Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. “I really don’t know [what he …
Leader of Vietnamese ‘5-6’ gang arrested –BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested the Vietnamese leader of a notorious lending gang operating in Batangas and other areas in Luzon. The arrested foreigner was identified as Vo Van …
Korean fraudster nabbed in Cavite – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a South Korean national wanted by authorities in Seoul for involvement in electronic financial fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime …
Eased travel restrictions to encourage more travelers, to lift plateau of arrivals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that it is hopeful that the eased travel restrictions will increase the number of travelers to the Philippines. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, …
All schools expected to resume face-to-face classes by June 2022
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) expects all schools in the country to hold face-to-face classes by June, according to Secretary Leonor Briones. Briones noted at the …
Marcos appoints Erwin Tulfo as DSWD secretary
Incoming press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angels announced that President Bongbong Marcos appointed Erwin Tulfo as Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) secretary. Meanwhile, former Manila Rep Naida is the new …
Stepfather, mother kill 8-year-old boy
A toddler died after being beaten by his mother and stepfather while allegedly being disciplined inside their home in Brgy. Rosario, Pasig City this Friday. The 8-year-old male victim was …
Philippine Red Cross celebrates 75th anniversary
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Manila Chapter celebrates its 75th year of establishment. The celebration was held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines to thank those who tirelessly helped …
Department of Agriculture is ‘neglected all these 30 years’ – Dar
The new administration of Bongbong Marcos will have to deal with the agriculture sector “gasping for breath,” outgoing Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Monday. Dar said the agriculture industry in …