Author: Benigno Delos Santos
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Philippines to Deport Two South Korean Fugitives Accused of Theft and Robbery
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines announced the arrest and impending deportation of two South Korean nationals wanted for serious crimes in their home country. The arrests took place in separate operations in Manila and Cebu last week, as confirmed by BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado on Monday, January 13, 2025. Viado emphasized…
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Diplomatic Community Applauds Marcos Jr.’s Administration for Promising Economic Outlook
The diplomatic community in the Philippines has voiced a strong sense of optimism regarding the economic future under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. This sentiment was shared by Archbishop Charles Brown III, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, who praised the recent economic indicators on inflation, growth, and employment as presented by…
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Taiwan Still Has 3,000 Job Openings for Filipinos in Tech Sectors
MANILA – A labor attaché announced on Saturday that approximately 3,000 job vacancies remain open for Filipinos in Taiwan, particularly in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries. This statement was made during a news forum in Quezon City by Cesar Chavez Jr., the Labor Attaché and Director of the Migrant Workers Office in Taipei.…
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Comelec Launches Roadshows to Showcase Voting Machines in Negros Occidental
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is embarking on a series of roadshows across Negros Occidental to familiarize voters with the automated counting machines (ACMs) ahead of the national and local elections on May 12. The initiative kicked off with an orientation and demonstration at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University’s Fortune Towne campus in Bacolod City…
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NBI Arrests 11 in Alleged Clearance Scam Operation
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has apprehended 11 individuals, including four of its own staff members, for their involvement in a scheme to sell NBI clearances. The arrests were made public during a press conference held on January 8, 2025, where NBI Director Jaime Santiago detailed the operation…
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Sugba Lagoon in Siargao to Undergo Month-Long Closure for Environmental Rehabilitation
The renowned Sugba Lagoon, located in Del Carmen on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, will be temporarily closed from January 10 to February 10, 2025. This closure is aimed at facilitating environmental recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The local government of Del Carmen has also planned to use this period to repair and maintain tourism facilities…
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Senator Gatchalian Champions P80M Scholarship Fund for Child Development Workers
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced on Monday the critical role of a PHP80 million scholarship fund, included in the 2025 national budget, aimed at enhancing the skills of child development workers (CDWs) across the Philippines. Speaking at the CDW Provincial Congress in Mati City, Davao Oriental, on December 9, 2022, Gatchalian emphasized the importance of this…
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Scam Victim Caught at NAIA After Falling for Fake Airport Escort Scheme
At Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Pasay City, a woman named Amy, aged 27, was intercepted by Bureau of Immigration officers. Amy had been tricked into paying 120,000 pesos for a fraudulent service promising illegal employment abroad. She was stopped on January 2 while trying to leave the country under the pretense of…
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Retired Police Officer Fatally Ambushed in South Cotabato
In a tragic incident in Tupi, South Cotabato, a retired police officer was ambushed and killed on Friday afternoon. The victim, identified as 79-year-old Teodorico Bastan, a former Senior Police Officer 3 from Barangay Datal Bob, Tboli town, was serving as the chief of village peacekeepers in Barangay Simbo at the time of the attack.…
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