Gallup names Philippines happiest country in the world
Despite the trials, Filipinos emerged as the happiest nation in the world, based on the 2022 End of Year Survey by the Gallup International Association (GIA). Of the 34 countries …
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Chinese fugitive intercepted at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted a Chinese fugitive wanted by authorities in the People’s Republic of China (PROC) for involvement in illegal …
Suspension of e-sabong extended by Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the continued suspension of e-sabong operations nationwide. “There is an urgent need to reiterate the continued suspension of all e-sabong operations nationwide, clarify the scope …
More than 6 million SIM cards have been registered
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) reported yesterday that more than six million SIM cards have been registered in the country. This is only on the third day of the existence …
Onion price in Divisoria dropped to P550 per kilo
If this Thursday, the price of onions was at P650 per kilo here at the Divisoria market, this Friday it is sold at P550 per kilo. The Department of Agriculture …
DOH: Restrictions on travelers from China not yet needed
The Philippines does not yet need to restrict those entering here from China, even though the number of severe cases of COVID-19 in that country has dropped, according to the …
Some markets sell red onions for P720 per kilo
As the Department of Agriculture reported on Wednesday that the country’s supply of onions was only enough for four days, the price of red onions soared to P700 per kilo …
Price of onions now at P500 per kilo
It is said that the Department of Agriculture is still not considering the importation of onions even though a kilo of such spices is now reaching more than P520 in …
25 dead in ‘Christmas floods’ overflow — NDRRMC
The death toll from floods and landslides caused by the “shear line” this Christmas weekend in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao continues to rise — while more people are reported missing. …
SIM card registration begins
Several Filipino customers have already begun attempting to register their own Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards as the SIM Card Registration Act went into effect on Tuesday. An Unang Balita …
Resort staff in Cebu dies after rescuing two drowning guests
The staff of a beach resort in Compostela, Cebu was found dead after rescuing two guests who were washed away at sea, according to a report from Unang Balita from …
Imee Marcos wants probe on rising onion prices
Senator Imee Marcos has introduced legislation calling for a Senate investigation into the skyrocketing market pricing of local onions. In proposed Senate Resolution 350, filed on December 6, Marcos stated …
How to register SIM cards starting December 27
Filipino SIM card registration will begin on Tuesday, December 27. This is in accordance with the SIM Card Registration Law, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in October. The law …
South Korean arrested over alleged phishing – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul, South Korea for engaging in telecommunications fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner …
Customers can complain against delayed, damaged orders
Due to the volume of online orders this Christmas season, it is inevitable that purchased gifts will not arrive on time or be damaged. What are the rights of buyers …
6 to face charges for kidnapping, illegal detention of Tanay sabungeros
Six people will face charges for kidnapping and serious illegal detention due to their alleged abduction of some missing sabungeros, the Department of Justice shared Friday. This case is related …
Foreign visits of Marcos generated $23.6-B investment pledges
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s foreign trips this year have reportedly resulted in investment pledges totaling $23.6 billion, according to Malacanang on Friday. According to the Department of Trade and …
Senator wants mandatory 2-year police, military training in college
Sen. Francis Tolentino is now promoting the two-year basic military and police training for all college students and technical vocational courses, hoping that it will “raise” the awareness of the …
AFP to strengthen West Philippine Sea presence after Chinese ‘reclamation’
The Department of National Defense ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea, this after China’s alleged activities in the “unoccupied” features in the Spratly Islands …
PNP supports CCTV installation inside detention cells, precincts
The Philippine National Police (PNP) supported Senator Raffy Tulfo’s idea to install CCTV cameras in every police station and jail to guard against human rights abuses. PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean …
Basketball player tries to enter PH using fake passport
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its agents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) arrested a professional basketball player for attempting to enter the country with a fake Philippine …
Smuggled onions found inside siopao boxes
Department of Agriculture (DA) personnel seized P88 million worth of smuggled onions allegedly from China in separate operations. In a report by Bernadette Reyes on GMA News “24 Oras” this …
BI agents nab 2 illegal aliens in Mandaluyong
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of two illegal aliens in Metro Manila, both of whom will be deported for violating the country’s immigration laws. Citing a report …
Andrew Schimer’s partner Jho Rovero dies
Actor Andrew Schimer confirmed the death of his partner Jho Rovero after years of being bedridden. Condolences poured in on Andrew Schimmer’s Facebook account after the actor’s post indicating the …
10 family members dead in Muntinlupa fire
The relatives of ten individuals who lost their lives in a terrible fire tragedy in Muntinlupa City this Sunday morning are mourning. It can be recalled that a fire broke …
Drunk Bantag allegedly stabbed 2 PDLs in Bilibid
Two PDL or persons deprived of liberty, revealed that the suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag allegedly stabbed them. The officer was said to be drunk when the …