Day: June 16, 2025

Manila: Money sent home by overseas Filipinos reached USD2.66 billion in April this year, reflecting a 4 percent increase from the USD2.56 billion recorded in April last year, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). According to Philippines News Agency, the growth in cash remittances during this month marked the highest recorded since a 5.8 percent expansion in December 2022. For the first four months of the year, cash remittances amounted to USD11.11 billion, representing a 3 percent increase from the USD10.78 billion noted between January and April 2024. “Higher growth of remittances from the United

Quezon City: Eight chiefs of police in Metro Manila have been relieved from their posts for failing to comply with the five-minute response policy, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced after a flag-raising ceremony at the Quezon City Hall. The chiefs relieved are from the cities of Caloocan, Navotas, Valenzuela, Mandaluyong, Marikina, San Juan, Para±aque, and Makati. According to Philippines News Agency, Gen. Torre mentioned that more police chiefs might face similar consequences as he recently visited Central Visayas, including Iloilo, and warned some provincial commanders there. His visit aimed to assess the current state of

Manila: Gokongwei-led carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) marked its 20th year in Hong Kong by paying tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and recognizing at least five outstanding ones. Edna Fontanilla, Vilma Manganaan, Melita Garibay, Dante Berido, and Rita Blanchard each received a plaque of recognition and a complimentary international roundtrip ticket during the ‘Gawad Parangal Para sa Bagong Bayani’ ceremony on Sunday. They were chosen for exemplifying the airline’s values such as integrity, service, trust, courage, and the best of Filipino spirit. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘OFWs have been with us from the very beginning. They’re not only our

Bacolod: Health authorities advised residents here to remain calm and avoid discrimination against mpox patients after this highly urbanized city recorded the first case of the viral illness on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH), the Department of Health apex hospital in Negros Island Region, stated that the confirmed case is under their care after the City Health Office (CHO) referred the patient on June 13. The hospital assured that the patient is stable and receiving appropriate care in isolation, with all necessary infection control measures implemented in accordance with public health guidelines.

Quezon City: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has announced the dismissal of two Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 2 officials in Cagayan due to their alleged involvement in the assault of a minor and another individual at a karaoke lounge. The officials, Assistant Regional Director Manuel Baricaua and Chief Enforcer Charles Ursolum, were seen in a viral video kicking a 15-year-old male. Reports also suggest that a 20-year-old male companion of the minor was assaulted. According to Philippines News Agency, the incident occurred after a female singer at the lounge declined advances from the two LTO officials. In response, Dizon has