Cebu, Philippines – A Bureau of Immigration (BI) agent assigned in Cebu has been removed from his post and is now facing permanent dismissal after being arrested in an alleged extortion case. The action came … Read more
Pasay City, Philippines – A 66-year-old Filipino-Canadian national was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 upon his arrival from Vancouver, Canada, on May 6, 2026. The arrest was carried out through a … Read more
PASAY CITY – A Filipino passenger bound for Bangkok was apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 after authorities flagged an active Alias Warrant of Arrest linked to a robbery case. The … Read more
Philippines – Social media personality Franco Mabanta was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation after being accused of trying to extort millions of pesos from Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez in exchange for not releasing … Read more
Manila, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, intercepted suspected illegal drugs worth ₱56.6 million at NAIA Terminal 1 on May 6, 2026. … Read more
Singapore – A Filipina domestic worker in Singapore who was accused of stealing dozens of items from her employer had her guilty plea set aside after she told the court that the belongings had been … Read more
BICOL, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended over Php117 million worth of humanitarian assistance to families affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano in the Bicol Region. Comprehensive … Read more
Mount Province – Kalinga – In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, authorities eradicated marijuana plantations worth PhP31,360,000.00 during a joint operation conducted by the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) on … Read more
Cebu, Philippines – A 44-year-old American fugitive wanted in the United States for violent crime-related charges was arrested in Cebu by Philippine immigration operatives, according to authorities. The Bureau of Immigration said Kenneth Alan White … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a significant step forward in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. A status conference has been scheduled for May 27, marking progress in the ICC’s investigation … Read more