Teacher who allegedly killed student with a slap explains side
The teacher clarified that although his hand “landed” on the face of the deceased 14-year-old grade 5 pupil, it was not strong, according to the Antipolo police. In an interview …
September
Chinese man convicted of sex crime barred at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country, Thursday night, a Chinese national previously convicted of sex crimes in the United …
NEDA to life rice price cap ‘very soon’
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced that the decision to remove the price ceiling on commonly purchased rice varieties will be made shortly. He mentioned that the government is closely monitoring …
BI intelligence team arrests illegal aliens in Luzon, Visayas
Bureau of Immigration (BI) intelligence operatives arrested six illegal aliens in separate operations in Luzon and Visayas. Arrested last September 12 were three Chinese nationals along Peneyra Rd., Brgy. San …
DepEd to decide on ‘Diktadurang Marcos’ issue – VP Sara
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has delegated the task of addressing questions regarding the proposal to change the term “Diktadurang Marcos” to “Diktadura” in the Grade 6 Araling …
BI arrests Chinese woman with fake docs
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 arrested a foreigner who presented fake documents last Sptember 5. In a report to BI Commissioner …
BI arrests overstaying Frenchman
The Bureau of Immigration’s Intelligence Division (BI-ID) has successfully apprehended a French national for overstaying in the Philippines. The subject, identified as Yassine Nouraddine Debah, 51, was arrested in an …
BI to implement lessened requirements set by CFO
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) shared that it is ready to implement the streamlined requirements set by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) for departing Filipino tourists. In a statement, …
American sex offender barred from entering PH – BI
Immigration Officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 barred from entering the country an American national tagged as a registered sex offender (RSO). RSOs include people …
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 …
Scrap Rice Liberalization Law to achieve 2027 rice ‘self-sufficiency’ – group
Some women farmers suggest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can achieve his desired “rice self-sufficiency” within four years by completely scrapping the Rice Liberalization Law and replacing it with a law …
Cyber libel case Quiboloy filed against Pacquiao dismissed
The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the cyber libel case filed by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy against former senator and presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao. “We are happy that the Office of …
Tropical Storm Karding slightly accelerates
Tropical storm Karding slightly accelerates westward while maintaining its strength, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin, September 23. The center of Tropical Storm Karding was estimated based on …
Ana Jalandoni shares details of alleged assault with Kit Thompson
On Monday, Ana Jalandoni revealed the details of the alleged assault with her boyfriend, actor Kit Thompson. Ana claimed that she and Kit had discussed getting married before the incident. …
Erich Gonzales gets marries non-showbiz boyfriend
After years of dating, Kapamilya actress Erich Gonzales married her businessman boyfriend Mateo Rafael Lorenzo on Wednesday. Fans noticed the wedding announcement on a “marriage banns” bulletin board in a …
UP team projects 30,000 daily COVID-19 cases in September
The University of the Philippines (UP) COVID-19 Response Team warned that up to 30,000 daily COVID-19 cases in September. According to Prof Jomar Rabajante, in the simulations conducted by their …