The Bureau of Immigration arrested 276 mainly Chinese people during a raid in Makati City amid a crackdown on illegal foreign workers. Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Tuesday, February 19) that yesterday’s mass arrest was conducted after receiving reports that there were foreigners working in the building without immigration visas or permits. “Our operatives … [Full Story...] about Bureau of Immigration arrests 276 illegal foreign workers in Makati
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American priest awaiting deportation arrested for abusing Filipino altar boys
An American priest, who was awaiting deportation for crimes committed in the USA, has been arrested for abusing more than 50 Filipino children. Father Kenneth … [Full Story...] about American priest awaiting deportation arrested for abusing Filipino altar boys
Measles outbreak death toll climbs to 136 amid vaccine fears
A measles outbreak in the Philippines — widely blamed on vaccination fears — has now claimed 136 lives, half of them children under four. Health Secretary … [Full Story...] about Measles outbreak death toll climbs to 136 amid vaccine fears
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Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others
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Iranian tourist jailed for drunken attack on policeman in Puerto Galera
A 31-year-old Iranian tourist has been jailed after she allegedly launched a drunken attack on a policeman in Puerto Galera. Police spokesman Superintendent … [Full Story...] about Iranian tourist jailed for drunken attack on policeman in Puerto Galera
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Abu Sayyaf launches mortar attack on medical mission on Sulu Island
The military has condemned the Abu Sayyaf Group for launching a mortar attack on a military-led medical mission in Patikul, Sulu. Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, said the bandits fired three rounds of … [Full Story...] about Abu Sayyaf launches mortar attack on medical mission on Sulu Island
Environment chief fears Baguio’s iconic pine trees are under threat
The Philippine's environmental chief has called for action amid fears that the "City of Pines" is in danger of losing its iconic pine trees. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu on Saturday ordered the conduct of an … [Full Story...] about Environment chief fears Baguio’s iconic pine trees are under threat
Cocaine bricks worth 452 million pesos found on Siargao, Dinagat shores
A lawmaker here has called on law enforcement agencies to look into the 77 cocaine bricks that washed ashore on Dinagat Island and Siargao Island, in Surigao del Norte. Surigao del Norte second district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Saturday the Philippine … [Full Story...] about Cocaine bricks worth 452 million pesos found on Siargao, Dinagat shores
Trike driver arrested for raping Irish tourist outside hostel in El Nido
A trike driver has been arrested in El Nido, Palawan, on suspicion of raping a 21-year-old Irish tourist outside her guesthouse. Chief Superintendent Tomas Apolinario has identified the suspect as Parry Daquer Gaspe, aged 39, following the alleged attack on … [Full Story...] about Trike driver arrested for raping Irish tourist outside hostel in El Nido
Swedish man wanted for fraud in his home country arrested in Iloilo
A Swedish man, who is wanted in his home country for fraud and swindling cases, has been arrested in Iloilo. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente has today (Thursday, February 14) identified the suspect as Kenneth Tobias Christoffer … [Full Story...] about Swedish man wanted for fraud in his home country arrested in Iloilo
