Number of working children aged 5 to 17 years old increased – PSA
The total population of children aged 5 to 17 years old was estimated at 31.71 million in 2022. This was higher than the total number reported in 2021 at 31.64 …
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1 dead while over 11,000 displaced due to Typhoon Egay — NDRRMC
One person was killed while two others were injured as a result of Typhoon Egay and Habagat in the Philippines, something that has already displaced thousands according to the National …
Missing PDL in Bilibid found decapitated in septic tank —DOJ
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that the body of the missing prisoner or person deprived of liberty (PDL) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) was dismembered and placed in …
Signal no.5 raised over Babuyan Islands due to Egay
Super Typhoon Egay maintains its strength as it continues to threaten northern Luzon, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no.5 was raised over eastern …
PBBM urges solons to pass new immig law
President Ferdinand ‘Bong-Bong’ Marcos, Jr. urged lawmakers to pass the Immigration Modernization Act, to replace the country’s 82-year-old immigration law. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco thanked President Marcos …
Environmental groups disappointed with Marcos Jr.’s SONA
Some environmental groups were disappointed with the contents of the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. According to the group, SONA did not change …
Typhoon Egay steadily intensifies
The center of the eye of Typhoon Egay was estimated based on all available data including Daet Doppler Weather Radar at 500 km East of Baler, Aurora. It is moving …
BI-TCEU reorganized renamed to I-PROBES
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered the reorganization of the agency’s Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU). In an order issued last July 21, Tansingco said that the …
Mismatched work docs also sign of trafficking – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be vigilant when applying for jobs abroad. The warning comes after the interception of two trafficking victims …
Undesirable Japanese man arrested by BI
Immigration authorities on Thursday morning arrested a Japanese fugitive wanted in his home country for robbery. The Bureau of Immigration (BI)’s fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested Takeuchi Kazuo, 54, along …
Fishing ban lifted in Pola 5 months after the oil spill
The fishing ban in the town of Pola has also been lifted almost five months since the oil spill happened in Oriental Mindoro. Gov. Humerlito Dolor announced that the fishing …
BI to tighten police presence in airports to prevent trafficking
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco called on local law enforcement agencies to tighten security around the country’s efforts to fight human trafficking. Tansingco made the call after noticing …
Mother who allegedly strangled her child has 3 other children
A mother suspected of strangling her own 2-year-old child will leave behind three more children after being jailed for parricide this Wednesday. According to alias ”Janna,” a cousin of the …
Tansingco warns recruiters BI can detect concealed visas
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco warned illegal recruiters to stop the practice of enticing their victims to present visas for tourism when their actual purpose is for employment. …
BI collabs with DMW to fight fake OECs
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) noted the recurrence of illegal recruitment victims presenting fake overseas employment certificates (OEC). BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Thursday cited the case of a female …
Duterte shrugs off ICC’s decision on drug war
Former president Rodrigo Duterte just shrugged off the International Criminal Court’s decision to dismiss the government’s appeal to stop the investigation into “crimes against humanity” related to those killed in …
SMNI News hosts facing complaints due to alleged red-tagging
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan chairperson emeritus Carol Pagaduan-Araullo formally filed a complaint with the Quezon City Hall of Justice regarding the alleged continuous red-tagging of her by two controversial hosts of …
Ex-Pres. Duterte to attend SONA 2023
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly confirmed that he will attend the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24. “Yes, …
Index crime rate slightly decreased from January to June: PNP
Recorded crime in the country decreased in the first six months of the year, according to the Philippine National Police. Based on PNP data, from January to June, index crimes …
PNP, MMDA prepare for looming transport strike
The Philippine National Police and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority are preparing for next week’s impending transport strike. According to the PNP, their contingency planning includes the plan for a …
BI projects 20% increase in foreign tourists
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday said that it expects a significant increase in foreign tourists by the end of the year. According to BI Tourist Visa Section Chief …
NAIA brings back shoe removal for security inspection
After more than two decades, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is bringing back the removal of shoes for security inspection of passengers leaving the country, according to the Office …
Fake government employees intercepted by BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted three females misrepresenting themselves as government employees. A report from the BI’s Travel Control and Enforcement Unit showed that the three unnamed females presented …
Thailand-bound Filipina victimized by illegal recruiter – BI
Officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted a Filipina and her recruiter after attempting to travel to Thailand last July 14. BI officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International …
BI-FSU arrests Polish man involved in drugs
Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested on Wednesday, a male Polish national wanted in his country for drug-related crimes. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, Fugitive …
Int’l passengers reminded to check-in 3 hours prior to flight – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday reminded departing international passengers to check-in at least three hours prior to their flight. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the reminder in response …