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BI intercepts another 'mail-order bride' victim at NAIA

MANILA, March 5 -- Presenting a genuine marriage certificate did not help a couple engaged in a sham marriage scheme evade detection by immigration authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airpor... Read More


Comelec: Voter registrants for 2025 polls near 1M mark

MANILA, March 5 -- The voters' registration for the May 2025 midterm polls has reached nearly a million applicants since the sign-up period started three weeks ago. The latest data from the Commissio... Read More


Nearly 90K voters to join plebiscite on creation of 8 Cotabato towns

MANILA, March 4 -- Some 89,594 residents are set to vote in the plebiscite in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on April 13. In a statement Monday, the Commission on Electio... Read More


Comelec to follow Congress lead on possible 2025 plebiscite

MANILA, March 4 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it would defer to the decision of lawmakers on the holding of plebiscites and any other electoral process. As for questions on ... Read More


BI kicks off nationwide service caravan March 6

MANILA, March 4 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will hold a nationwide service caravan this week to provide essential services for foreigners in select areas. Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the... Read More


El Nino-affected farmers to receive credit assistance, insurance

MANILA, March 2 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday that the national government will provide credit and insurance assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the El Nino phenomenon.... Read More


Manila Clock Tower Museum to operate on weekends starting March 2

MANILA, March 1 -- The Clock Tower Museum inside the Manila City Hall will also be open on weekends starting March 2. "Now, you can enjoy our museum even on Saturdays and Sundays," Mayor Honey Lacuna... Read More


BOC's Malabon, Paranaque warehouse raids yield P3.72-B smuggled vapes

MANILA, March 1 -- Authorities discovered about PHP3.72 billion worth of smuggled vapes (e-cigarettes) from China during inspections of several warehouses in the cities of Paranaque and Malabon, the B... Read More


DOLE: No truth to P800 minimum wage for TUPAD beneficiaries

MANILA, March 1 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday warned the public against misinformation on the hiring of beneficiaries under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantage... Read More


Pope Francis names new Virac bishop

MANILA, March 1 -- Pope Francis has named a new bishop of the Diocese of Virac in Catanduanes province. The Vatican announced the appointment of Fr. Luisito Occiano on Thursday. He will be the third ... Read More