Woman dies trying to save her puppy
A 28-year-old woman died after falling into the river in Barangay 176, Bagong Silang, Caloocan City this Wednesday. According to the ward leader of the barangay, Nester Patron, around half …
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Trafficking victims instructed to use wheelchairs to avoid strict inspection
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the interception of a female trafficking victim last August 17 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. The victim, whose name was …
Black Nazarene devotees file complain vs. Pura Luka Vega
Hijos Del Nazareno (HDN) Central drag artist Pura Luka Vega has filed a complaint with the Manila Prosecutor’s Office for her controversial performance dressed as a saint and playing a …
DSWD has 10 Usecs, 20 Asecs – Gatchalian
A lawmaker was surprised to learn from Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian that his agency has 10 undersecretaries and 21 assistant secretaries. In discussing the DSWD’s P207 billion …
Rep. Arnie Teves fired from Congress
Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. was fired as congressman or member of the House of Representatives this Wednesday. In the plenary poll, 265 voted in favor of firing …
Rice importation may still be needed despite enough supply – DA
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 …
LTFRB to distribute fuel subsidies
On Wednesday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced its intention to allocate fuel subsidies to drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) by the conclusion of …
Palace signs MOU vs fake news
The Presidential Communication Office (PCO) is ready to implement the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Project of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, following the signing of a Memorandum …
CHR supports program tapping PDLs for agri work
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) conveyed its endorsement of a initiative on Wednesday, one that seeks to restore and reintegrate individuals who have been deprived of their freedom, back …
Viral social media complainant arrested for allegedly trafficking 5 victims
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 …
Police involved in case of mistreated maid in Mindoro fired
Police Executive Master Sergeant Maria Eliza Palabay was fired as head of Police Community Relations of the Mamburao Municipal Police Office after being implicated in the complaint filed in relation …
Rice prices hit P50 per kilo
The rice monitoring organization Bantay Bigas has raised concerns about potential price manipulation of the essential commodity, as it recently reached P52 per kilo in the market, as reported by …
LTFRB rejects P1 surge fee proposed by transportation groups
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has declined the suggested P1 “surge fee” put forth by certain transportation associations as a response to the increasing fuel costs. In …
BI initiates visa cancellation of Chinese man arrested for drugs
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 …
Bodycams in police ops vs ‘Jemboy’ not used
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 …
Percy Lapid gunman wants plea bargain deal
Joel Escorial, the individual who admitted to being the shooter in the murder of radio commentator Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa, has formally requested a Las Piñas court to permit him …
Police visit worries family of Jemboy Baltazar
The family of the murdered teenager Jemboy Baltazar is worried about the police visiting their house to get new statements from those who were with the victim. According to Jemboy’s …
Cop shoots dead teenager in Navotas City
Some relatives of the policemen involved in the death of a 17-year-old boy who was mistaken for a suspect and shot during a police operation in Navotas City are reportedly …
BI team successfully deports alleged Indian terrorists
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 …
BI conducts inspections on dredging vessels at Manila Bay
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday, initiated an inspection of dredging vessels located in reclamation sites in Pasay City. The inspection, done with the Philippine Coast Guard, was conducted …
PH immig arrests US fugitive
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of an American man wanted in his home country for military desertion. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco detailed the arrest …
BI looks into local POGO workers trafficked to scam hubs abroad
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco raised the alarm on local online gaming company workers being recruited to scam hubs in Asian countries. Tansingco shared that he received a …
Taiwanese fugitive stopped at NAIA
Philippine immigration authorities stopped the entry to the country of a Taiwanese woman wanted for negligence resulting to injury. Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport …
Rescued trafficking victim in Myanmar caught again
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 …
Blacklisted Vietnamese intercepted at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) shared the interception of a female Vietnamese national last July 31. The Vietnamese, identified as Thi Linh Dien, 26, was intercepted after attempting to depart …
Former DILG undersecretary Martin Diño has passed away
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 …