Day: May 6, 2025

Pangasinan: Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have arrested five suspected human traffickers and rescued 10 victims, including nine minors, in Barangay Baquioen, Sual, Pangasinan on May 1. The NBI presented the suspects to members of the media on Tuesday. The suspects include two Chinese nationals, Zhonggang Qui and Wenwed Qui, and three Filipinos, Angielyn Ramirez, Marichelle Ambrosio, and Jay Amor. According to Philippines News Agency, the arrests were made by operatives of the NBI Cybercrime Division and Special Task Force following an intelligence report. The report indicated that a Chinese national named Hou Shilian was employing underage

Taguig City: A new online platform designed to aid overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in investing in Philippine real estate has gained substantial backing from key government agencies, including the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology, and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas. According to Philippines News Agency, Talino Venture Studios and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) launched Bahai Deals in Taguig City, an artificial intelligence-powered, end-to-end marketplace that streamlines the process of purchasing residential properties. The platform connects global Filipinos to property listings, financing options, and secured sales processing, all consolidated

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has voiced its support for the continued operation of motorcycle taxis throughout the country, announcing a forthcoming department order to maintain their legal status while awaiting new legislation. According to Philippines News Agency, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized that the continued operation of motorcycle taxis aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to provide commuters with more transport options, facilitating faster commutes and allowing for more family time. Dizon stated that the department order would be issued as the current motorcycle taxi pilot program is set to end in 2024, and there is

Manila: The further easing of inflation has boosted trading in the local bourse while also strengthening the domestic currency against the US dollar. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered on Tuesday with the bellwether increasing by 0.93 percent to 6,418.69, while All Shares also went up by 0.72 percent to 3,746.12 points. According to Philippines News Agency, except for Financials, which declined by 0.17 percent to 2,458.45, other sectoral indices closed the day with gains. The biggest jump came from the Services counter, which increased by 3.52 percent to 2,048.16; followed by Mining and Oil, up by 2.63 percent

Manila: The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed readiness to attend the papal conclave that is set to begin on May 7. In a post on Facebook on Monday night, CBCP President Cardinal Pablo David announced he is “signing off” starting Tuesday night for the gathering meant to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis who died on April 21. According to Philippines News Agency, Cardinal David stated that all communication devices would be surrendered to allow for full spiritual engagement in the task of selecting a new Pope.