Philippine News

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported two Japanese nationals linked to the infamous  ‘Luffy’ gang to subsequently face charges of large-scale fraud and other criminal charges in Japan.  The deportees, Sugano Kazushi and Shimoeda Saito,  boarded yesterday a Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo. Kazushi and Saito were sent home …

THE National Food Authority (NFA) is boosting its palay procurement operations with an eye on at least 300,000 metric tons this year pursuant to its buffer stocking policy to be able to meet increased demands during the lean months and in times of calamities. The agency said since Sept. 20 …

SCORCHING HOT. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration says 15 areas, including Metro Manila, in the country may experience “danger” level heat index on Maundy Thursday (March 28, 2024). People were advised to drink plenty of water and avoid prolonged exposure from the heat. (PNA file photo) MANILA – Fifteen areas …

Protesters outside Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City rail against fresh moves to amend the Constitution in the House of Representatives on January 26, 2020. (Release/Makabayan bloc)  MANILA, Philippines — An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with …

Photo from National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya’s FB page  National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said on Wednesday the agency is not aware of any “gentleman’s agreement” that the Philippines entered with China during the Duterte administration regarding the West Philippine Sea. “We are not …

Former Palace spokesman Harry Roque said former president Rodrigo Duterte had entered into an informal agreement with China on the West Philippine Sea. But he clarified it was not about towing away the grounded Philippine ship in the Ayungin Shoal. The “gentleman’s agreement” that Duterte had with China was not to …

The Philippines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have inked loan agreements for two big-ticket infrastructure projects aimed at fostering inclusive growth in the country. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and JICA Chief Representative Takema Sakamoto recently finalized the loan agreement for the third tranche of financing for the …

House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chairperson Ron Salo (File photo) MANILA – A House leader on Wednesday said the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) intends to resume labor talks with Kuwait for the possible lifting of the deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Gulf state. In a Bagong …

ON ALERT. A Philippine Coast Guard troop checks passengers at the Balingoan Port in Misamis Oriental province on Wednesday (March 27, 2024). The PCG is working with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to address the expected influx of passengers in maritime gateways for the Holy Week. …

HOLY WEEK TRIP. Passengers at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Tuesday, March 26, wait to board buses that will take them to their respective provinces for the Holy Week break. Danny Pata Agencies brace for Holy Week exodus; Pag-asa warns of high heat index Around 5 million people …