Day: August 5, 2025

Mabalacat city: What started as a crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency scams has revealed a much darker reality: A network of human trafficking and exploitation involving vulnerable Filipina women. In a pre-dawn raid on Tuesday here, a multi-agency team, including the Regional Intelligence Division, Regional Special Operations Group 3, Bureau of Immigration’s Field Support Unit, and Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, stormed two locations in Mabalacat City, according to a statement from the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3). According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-3 chief Brig. General Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr. said the coordinated operation dismantled a

Manila: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) ranked as the second most preferred airline in Southeast Asia based on the 2025 Flyers’ Choice Awards by AirlineRatings.com, an airline safety and product rating website. According to Philippines News Agency, the Flyers’ Choice Awards showcases real passenger preferences, based on thousands of verified votes. Travelers were invited to vote starting April 3, 2025. The ratings site is managed by aviation editors and industry professionals and combines expert analysis with passenger feedback and passenger votes. Airlines were classified by region and across unique categories such as Best Cabin Crew, Best Uniform, and Greatest Peace

Manila: The construction for the expansion of Siargao Airport’s passenger terminal building (PTB) is set to begin on Aug. 8, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said on Tuesday. In a statement, Dizon highlighted that the expansion project aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance the travel experience and safety of both local and foreign tourists visiting one of the Philippines’ top tourism destinations. According to Philippines News Agency, the anticipated completion of the expansion project aims to alleviate congestion and improve comfort for travelers. Dizon emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “I feel sorry for our domestic

Quezon city: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) placed a sports utility vehicle (SUV) under alarm on Tuesday due to its involvement in a hit-and-run incident with a motorcycle in Quezon City. The alarm on the vehicle is intended to prevent all transactions involving the SUV with the LTO. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II stated that this action aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to pursue errant motorists. “We already identified the registered owner of the Land Cruiser, and we already issued a show cause order. We are yet to determine if

Puerto princesa: National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo A±o on Tuesday condemned China’s “irresponsible testing” of its Long March 12 rocket, which he said caused alarm and placed the people of Palawan at risk. “Loud explosions caused by the Chinese rocket launch caused widespread alarm and concern in Puerto Princesa City and other municipalities, particularly in coastal barangays in the province,” A±o, who is also National Security Council director general, said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, local residents reported witnessing a fireball cross the sky that later exploded, causing the ground to shake. While no immediate damage or