Tag: Human Trafficking
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports Over Christmas
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers across the country during these two days. On…
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge Sees Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in air travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers recorded at airports across the country on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers during these two days,…
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Massive Surge in Holiday Travel: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Philippine Airports
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through Philippine airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed during these peak days. On Christmas Eve, the BI noted…
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Bail Denied for Alice Guo and Co-Accused in Human Trafficking Case, DOJ Celebrates
In a significant development in the battle against human trafficking, a Pasig court has rejected the bail application of Alice Guo, the former mayor who was dismissed from her position. The Department of Justice (DOJ) hailed the court’s decision as a pivotal moment in their ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. Guo, along with others,…
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Apollo Quiboloy’s Senatorial Ambitions Survive Disqualification Challenge
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has thrown out a disqualification petition against Apollo Quiboloy, a religious leader currently detained on charges of human trafficking and child abuse, allowing him to continue his bid for a Senate seat in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. The decision, detailed in a 14-page document released on December 18, was…
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Apollo Quiboloy’s Senatorial Run Continues as Election Commission Rejects Disqualification Petition
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has decided to allow Apollo Quiboloy, a religious leader currently detained on charges of human trafficking and child abuse, to proceed with his candidacy in the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. The decision came after the Comelec First Division dismissed a disqualification petition filed against Quiboloy by labor leader…
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Chinese National Arrested in Pasay Linked to Illegal POGO in Tarlac
In a recent operation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the apprehension of a Chinese woman, Pan Meishu, alias Hannah, aged 49, in Pasay City. The arrest took place on Thursday, and she is currently detained by the BI pending her deportation. Pan is suspected of being connected to the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator…
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Senators Praise Government’s Efforts in Repatriating Mary Jane Veloso
In a heartfelt welcome, Mary Jane Veloso, who spent nearly 15 years in an Indonesian prison on drug trafficking charges, was greeted warmly at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City upon her return to the Philippines. Senators across the board expressed their appreciation for the government’s relentless efforts to bring Veloso back home.…
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New DMW Guidelines Aim to Safeguard Filipino Workers Abroad
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has rolled out new guidelines to bolster the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), focusing on those in high-risk jobs. These guidelines are part of a whitelisting policy that restricts the deployment of workers to only those recruitment agencies that have demonstrated a solid performance history. During a recent…
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DOJ Warns Filipino Women Against Surrogacy Scams Following Cambodian Convictions
MANILA – A high-ranking official from the Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a stern warning to Filipino women about the dangers of being lured into illegal surrogacy schemes. This caution comes in the wake of the conviction of 13 Filipinas in Cambodia for breaching the country’s surrogacy laws. During a recent briefing, Justice Undersecretary…
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