Philippines – Immigration officers stopped 14 Filipinos from leaving the country on August 8 after uncovering a scheme that would have sent them to Russia under false pretenses. Two suspected recruiters were also caught in … Read more
Philippines – Forty-one Overseas Filipino Workers from Cebu Province walked away with more than just cash last week. They left with a plan for what comes next. What Happened On August 18, 2026, the Department … Read more
Philippines – An alleged illegal recruiter who lured Filipinos with the promise of work in New Zealand is now behind bars in Iloilo City, facing 13 criminal cases for Syndicated Illegal Recruitment and Estafa. According … Read more
Zamboanga, Philippines – Two students are dead and nine others are wounded after a gunman opened fire inside the Junior High School campus of Ateneo de Zamboanga University on the morning of Tuesday, August 18, … Read more
Philippines – A 47-year-old Filipino man never made it to his Hong Kong flight. Instead of boarding at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on August 15, 2026, he was pulled aside and taken … Read more
Philippines – A 48-year-old Filipina walked into handcuffs the moment she landed back home. Authorities arrested her at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on August 15, 2026, right after she stepped off a … Read more
Philippines – Police have arrested the man believed to be the brains behind one of the biggest illegal recruitment operations to hit aspiring OFWs in recent years. The suspect, Mazhoor Khusin y Ubongin, alias “Maz,” … Read more
Manila, Philippines – A male passenger heading to Manila found himself in handcuffs at Laoag International Airport after airport security uncovered a loaded arsenal inside his luggage. The discovery, made on August 14, 2026, has … Read more
Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has once again stood firm on his family’s assets, insisting they are “NOT ILL-GOTTEN WEALTH.” He pointed to a string of civil case victories as his proof, even … Read more
Philippines – Nearly 1,700 Filipinos hoping to work in Europe dodged a costly trap after authorities arrested a man accused of running one of the year’s largest illegal recruitment operations. According to a statement from … Read more