Day: July 7, 2025

Manila: Four Korean nationals, three of whom are wanted for their involvement in significant illegal online gambling and fraud operations, were recently captured in Metro Manila and Pampanga, as reported by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). According to Philippines News Agency, the BI revealed that two of the apprehended individuals, Oh Kyoungchul and Han Jonghoon, were subjects of red notices from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). Oh, who was detained on June 25 at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, is believed to be the leader of a syndicate running an illegal gambling video production ring in Cebu from 2016

Manila: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has initiated a proposal for discussions with government financing institutions (GFIs) to provide financial assistance to jeepney operators who are experiencing difficulties in fulfilling their loan obligations under the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. According to Philippines News Agency, LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III emphasized the need for a cooperative effort between the LTFRB, the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Land Bank of the Philippines, and other financial institutions. The goal is to alleviate the financial strain on jeepney cooperatives and individual operators by exploring possibilities for more adaptable

Caloocan city: A couple claiming to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were arrested for extorting PHP2.6 million from a local entrepreneur, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported on Monday. In a news release, the NBI identified the suspects as Christopher and Maria Elena Capitulo, who were arrested by operatives of the NBI Organized and Transnational Crime Division (NBI-OTCD) at their residence in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan City on July 2. According to Philippines News Agency, the complainant reported the two to the OTCD, citing years of threats from an individual identifying himself as “Ka Ferdie,” who is allegedly

Manila: Motorists in the National Capital Region (NCR) will now receive real-time text messages and email notifications for violations caught under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). According to Philippines News Agency, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairperson Romando Artes announced on Monday that this enhancement aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to improve the NCAP implementation. Artes emphasized that a key feature of this initiative is the capability for vehicle owners to receive notifications via SMS even without an internet connection, enabling immediate action for their convenience. The new notification feature is a result of collaboration between the

Houston: The Philippine Consulate General in Houston confirmed Monday that no Filipino casualties have been reported so far following the deadly flash floods that hit Kerrville City and nearby counties in central Texas. According to Philippines News Agency, Consul General Gunther Emil Sales assured the public in an interview over Radyo Pilipinas that the Consulate is in close coordination with the Filipino community in the affected areas to check on families and provide assistance if needed. There are an estimated 100 Filipino-Americans and Filipinos in Kerrville City. ‘So far, no reports of Filipino fatalities have reached us. Some residents we