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August

DepEd to decide on 'Diktadurang Marcos' issue - VP Sara

DepEd to decide on ‘Diktadurang Marcos’ issue – VP Sara

by Margret Fermin

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has delegated the task of addressing questions regarding the proposal to change the term “Diktadurang Marcos” to “Diktadura” in the Grade 6 Araling …

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BI stops Chinese man charged with kidnapping from leaving PH

American sex offender barred from entering PH – BI

by Margret Fermin

Immigration Officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 barred from entering the country an American national tagged as a registered sex offender (RSO). RSOs include people …

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BI arrests Korean fraudster

BI arrests Korean fraudster

by Margret Fermin

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday, arrested a South Korean national wanted in his home country for fraud. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the Korean as Son Sobeom, 33, …

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BI nabs alleged Polish forger

BI nabs alleged Polish forger

by Margret Fermin

Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested last August 16 a 48-year-old Polish fugitive. BI FSU Chief Rendel Ryan Sy identified the fugitive as Cezary …

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Rice importation may still be needed despite enough supply - DA

Rice importation may still be needed despite enough supply – DA

by Margret Fermin

A Department of Agriculture (DA) representative stated on Thursday that despite ensuring ample supply, rice importation remains essential. Agriculture Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla explained that this extra supply would serve to …

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BI launches drive against sexual predators

Viral social media complainant arrested for allegedly trafficking 5 victims

by Margret Fermin

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco hailed the recent arrest of an alleged human trafficker by members of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT). In a statement, Tansingco thanked …

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BI stops Chinese man charged with kidnapping from leaving PH

BI initiates visa cancellation of Chinese man arrested for drugs

by Margret Fermin

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner shared that the agency will be pursuing deportation charges against a Chinese man arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs at the airport. Tansingco shared that …

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Jemboy Baltazar

Bodycams in police ops vs ‘Jemboy’ not used

by Margret Fermin

It is said that the inability of the body worn camera of the police to function was a big issue when they conducted a follow up operation against a murder …

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2 pedophiles barred from PH - BI

BI team successfully deports alleged Indian terrorists

by Margret Fermin

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the successful deportation of two Indians tagged as terrorists. BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. shared that Manpreet Singh Gill, 23 and Mandeep …

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Fake companies petition 400 aliens - BI audit

Rescued trafficking victim in Myanmar caught again

by Margret Fermin

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed his disappointment over reports that a trafficking victim rescued in a scam hub in Myanmar was again caught working for a similar …

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Former DILG undersecretary Martin Diño has passed away

Former DILG undersecretary Martin Diño has passed away

by Margret Fermin

Former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) undersecretary Martin Diño passed away this Tuesday morning, according to his daughter Liza Diño-Seguerra. “It is with profound sadness that we …

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BI chief worried that arrival of sex offenders becoming a 'daily trend'

Tansingco slams statements of Laogan ‘unauthorized, no basis’

by Margret Fermin

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Tuesday slammed news that the agency is eyeing amnesty for illegal aliens. Tansingco reacted to a news article quoting BI Deputy Commissioner …

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PH inflation at 8.6 percent in February 2023 - PSA

Inflation rate eases to 6.3 percent in August 2022 – PSA

by Margret Fermin

Inflation rate in the Philippines eased to 6.3 percent in August 2022, after five consecutive months of acceleration. With this month’s inflation, the Philippine’s average inflation from January to August …

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Maroon 5 concert tickets out on August 4

Maroon 5 concert tickets out on August 4

by Margret Fermin

Maroon 5’s Manila show will take place in December, and a week after the announcement surfaced, Live Nation Philippines released information on ticket prices and availability. After a pre-sale for …

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Increase of severe, critical COVID-19 cases by August possible - DOH

Increase of severe, critical COVID-19 cases by August possible – DOH

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health (DOH) warned on Wednesday of a likely increase in severe and serious COVID-19 cases by August, citing declining public immunity. According to Maria Rosario Vergeire, Undersecretary …

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DepeEd opening classes August 24

Gatchalian: Deped seemed unprepared for August opening of classes

by Margret Fermin

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was concerned over Department Education’s seeming lack of details on the opening of classes for primary and secondary level on August 24.  “To be honest, I get …

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Move school opening after August

Move school opening after August- senators

by Margret Fermin

Senators are seeking to postpone the school opening beyond August 2020 as the number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country continue to increase. Senate President Vicente Sotto III …

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