Day: January 6, 2025

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday announced the arrest of a Japanese national, Yokota Tetsuya, 39, in Manila. Tetsuya is accused of involvement in phishing scams and is sought for prosecution in Japan. According to Philippines News Agency, Tetsuya was apprehended by operatives of the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit in Binondo on January 2. He is currently held at the BI detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, while awaiting repatriation. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated, “He will be deported after our board of commissioners has issued the order for his summary deportation.” Viado further noted

Manila: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has successfully reduced its fuel consumption and adjusted its fuel price costs. In a news release on Monday, Postmaster General Luis Carlos emphasized the agency’s commitment to good governance practices aimed at serving the mailing public effectively. According to Philippines News Agency, the state-run postal agency has historically relied heavily on fuel for its fleet of mail delivery vehicles and motorcycles across the nation. Recognizing the need for cost efficiency, Carlos undertook a review of existing contracts and directly negotiated with fuel providers to secure more favorable terms. As a result, the price per

Pasay City: Authorities intercepted an abandoned luggage containing shabu with an estimated street value of PHP72 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) stated that its operatives assigned at the NAIA-Inter Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (IADITG) seized the contraband on Monday noon at the Custom Exclusion Room, international arrival area. The abandoned luggage, based on its tag, originated from Johannesburg, South Africa. The sender and recipients of this luggage are set to be subject to a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, the seized drugs

Clark: Clark International Airport (CRK) reported on Monday growth in both the passenger volume and flights it catered to in 2024. The airport served 2.4 million passengers in 2024, a 20 percent increase from 2023’s tally. Most or 65 percent of last year’s figure were international passengers. According to Philippines News Agency, flight operations grew by 29 percent compared to flights in 2023. There were 19,221 flights last year, and more than half or 53 percent of these were international flights. “These numbers are more than just statistics; they represent the dedication of everyone involved in making CRK a valuable

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) honored several personnel for their exemplary service and good deeds during the 31st Philippine National Police (PNP) Ethics Day celebration on Monday. At the awarding ceremony, held in Camp Gen. Simeon A. Ola, PRO5 director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon highlighted the importance of ethical conduct and integrity within the police ranks. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon emphasized that the PNP’s code of conduct serves as a moral compass for all personnel, guiding their actions and decisions to meet high standards of professionalism. He stated that adherence to these principles builds public