Immigration warns vs fake social media accounts
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned against the proliferation of fake social media accounts on Facebook, using the photos and information of its employees and which mimic the official seal …
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DBM releases P11.5 billion One COVID-19 allowance
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of P11.5 billion for One COVID-19 Allowance/Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) claims of more than 1.6 million qualified public and private …
BI agents nab Norwegian pedophile, Sino pyramid scammer
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its agents have arrested a Norwegian pedophile accused of sexually molesting minors in his country, and a Chinese man wanted for running a pyramid …
BI intercepts 2 Africans with fake Canadian passports at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted two Africans, a man and a woman, who attempted to enter the country by …
Measles outbreak possible in 2023 due to low immunization – DOH
Tuesday, the Department of Health (DOH) warned about an approaching measles outbreak due to the low vaccination rate among Filipino youngsters. DOH chief Maria Rosario Vergeire said they met with …
Inflation rate under BBM admin now at 6.9 percent
The headline inflation rate in the Philippines accelerated to 6.9 percent in September 2022, from 6.3 percent in August 2022. This is the highest recorded inflation since October 2018. With …
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles resigns
Trixie Cruz-Angeles, the press secretary, has left her position, a Palace representative announced Tuesday. Hubert Guevarra, a senior deputy executive secretary, stated that Cruz-Angeles only resigned earlier in the day …
Broadcaster Percy Lapid shot dead in Las Piñas
Broadcaster and columnist Percival Mabasa better known as Percy Lapid is dead after he was shot by two unidentified assailants in Las Piñas City this Monday night. The incident happened …
P19M worth of cocaine shipment seized, American traveler nabbed at NAIA
American passenger found carrying more than P19-million worth of cocaine was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last September 27. The arrested passenger was identified as …
BI to deport 372 foreign nationals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a total of 372 foreign nationals in several batches. According to Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BI is …
Ace Barbers eyes mandatory drug testing for celebrities after Dominic Roco’s arrest
Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers proposed the implementation of mandatory drug testing on artists idolized by the public, especially the youth. Barbers is the chairman of …
Actor Dominic Roco arrested for illegal drugs in QC
Authorities arrested actor Dominic Roco and four others after being caught with illegal drugs in a buy-bust operation in Holy Spirit Quezon City, Saturday. Police seized sachets of suspected illegal …
Job target for K-12 grads not achieved – DepEd
The goal of getting jobs for graduates of the K to 12 program is not being achieved so far. However, the Department of Education (DepEd) is still reviewing the program. …
Alleged online witch and fortuneteller steals P1-M from victims
It seems that the two victims were charmed and robbed of money by an alleged online witch and fortuneteller. One of the victims lost more than P1 million in exchange …
Philippines in need of 106,000 nurses – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) stated that the Philippines needs 106 000 nurses for public and commercial hospitals and clinics. Maria Rosario Vergeire, the head of the Department of Health, …
Tansingco vows to deport alien sexual predators – BI
A 64-year old, previously convicted sex offender, was arrested for allegedly running a child sex website in the Philippines. Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have identified the violator as John …
P29.6M worth of aid given to Karding’s victims
The total amount of aid extended by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and local governments to those affected by Typhoon Karding has reached P29.6 million, according to …
MWSS: Water bill in 2023 affected by the weakening peso
It is possible that there will be movement in the water bill next year due to the weakening of the value of the peso against the US dollar, according to …
New terminal building at Clark International Airport
This Wednesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr led the opening of the new terminal building at the Clark International Airport in Mabalacat, Pampanga. In his speech, Marcos said that the project …
Gov’t security guard has P280-M in the bank; wife has P179-M – Ombudsman
Ombudsman Samuel Martires disclosed to the Senate Committee on Finance that there is a security guard in the government with money in the bank amounting to P280 million. In addition …
American arrested in NAIA with P20M worth of alleged cocaine in suitcase
When an American arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), authorities detained him after discovering alleged cocaine worth about P20 million in his suitcase. According to a report by …
Exchange rate soon to reach P59:$1
Just one cent more and the peso exchange rate against the US dollar will reach P59:$1. The peso movement is said to be closely monitored by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos …
Philippines needs permanent evacuation centers – solon
As Super Typhoon Karding inflicted extensive devastation over Central Luzon and Southern Luzon, Rep. France Castro of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers party list emphasized the need for the nation …
Super typhoon Karding leaves 6 people dead
Super Typhoon Karding (international name: Noru), the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, left a trail of destruction as it plowed through the primarily agricultural provinces of Central Luzon …
Mayweather defeats Japanese MMA fighter Asakura
Former five-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr’s fist did not work with the Japanese mixed martial arts fighter he faced in the exhibition match. After the fight, there was talk of …
Marcos directs DSWD chief Tulfo to help typhoon Karding victims
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to determine the average length of stay of evacuees in evacuation centers during calamities. Marcos Jr. this …