Representatives of the Chinese student who threw a soy pudding at a policeman have accused the Bureau of Immigration of abducting her. Jiale Zhang was forcibly detained by immigration personnel yesterday (February 12), prompting her legal counsel to consider filing a complaint. Speaking today, lawyer Sandra Respall said: “She was literally abducted… and another thing… Full Story »
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Pasay cops sacked for ‘acting as lawyers’ to Chinese ‘horror house’ groper
Five Pasay City cops have been fired after “acting as lawyers” for a Chinese man accused of molesting teenage girls at an amusement park. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Guillermo Eleazar said he ordered the relief of the officers today (Tuesday, February 12) after hearing the allegation from the mother of one… Full Story »
Foreigners warned not to break Philippine laws or disrespect authorities
Foreigners will never be allowed to break Philippine laws and disrespect authorities, a spokesman for President Duterte has said. Salvador Panelo made this remark after a Chinese woman who threw a cup of taho (soya pudding) at a cop was charged before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office today (Monday, February 11). On Saturday, 23-year-old Jiale… Full Story »
Swede to Filipina: ‘Give me 100,000 pesos or I’ll share nude pictures of you’
A Swedish man has been arrested in Taguig City for threatening to release nude pictures of his ex-girlfriend unless she paid 100,000 pesos. Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s Special Action Unit detained Michael William Ryan Thierry Fischer Lagarde at a mall earlier this month. Lagarde — who also goes by the names of… Full Story »
New law would penalise Filipino taxi drivers who refuse fares
Philippine lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalise taxi drivers who refuse to accept fares because of heavy traffic. House bill 7774 was approved on its second reading at the House of Representatives today (Wednesday, September 12). The law will establish the rights of passengers of taxis, tourist car transport services and other vehicles… Full Story »
