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Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced the deployment of 48 additional frontliners at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to manage the anticipated increase in passenger numbers during the Holy Week peak season. According to Philippines News Agency, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated that these personnel, consisting of immigration officers and acting immigration officers, have been strategically positioned at NAIA terminals to handle an expected daily traveler count of up to 50,000. “We have fielded a total of 48 immigration frontliners at NAIA alone to ensure that all immigration counters are fully manned during peak arrival and

Malaybalay: The local government of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, announced that 425 children needing medical surgeries have received assistance through a collaborative effort with Tebow Cure Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Tebow Cure Philippines focuses on providing reconstructive plastic and orthopedic surgeries for children with treatable disabilities. Since the previous year, 145 children have benefited from free surgeries, while around 280 others have received additional assistance and treatments. Peter Cowles, the executive director of Tebow Cure Philippines, stated that the foundation partners with local governments across the country to provide high-quality healthcare services to children. The local government of Malaybalay

Washington: Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager and retired police colonel Royima Garma remains in detention in the United States and has applied for political asylum, her lawyer announced on Monday. Speaking to reporters at the Department of Justice (DOJ), lawyer Emerito Quilang disclosed that his client filed for asylum in November 2024 following her arrest in the US due to a canceled visa. According to Philippines News Agency, Quilang mentioned that another lawyer is handling Garma’s asylum case. He stated, “I’m not privy to the things happening there in the asylum (case). What I know is that

Manila: Warm and humid weather will prevail across the country throughout the Holy Week, the weather bureau said on Monday. From Wednesday to Sunday, the “whole archipelago will experience warm and humid conditions, with the possibility of localized rain showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening due to the easterlies,” Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather division chief, Juanito Galang, said in a special weather outlook for Semana Santa. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA urged the public to limit outdoor activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to avoid fatigue, heat cramps, and exhaustion. The

Bicol: Operatives seized over PHP8.1 million worth of suspected illegal drugs during weeklong operations from April 7 to 13, leading to the arrest of 29 suspects across the Bicol Region. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon reported that 22 operations yielded over 1.1 kilograms of shabu, with Camarines Norte recording the highest haul at PHP7.4 million, followed by Masbate, Camarines Sur, Naga City, Albay, Catanduanes, and Sorsogon. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon reaffirmed PRO-5’s commitment to dismantling drug networks, stressing the importance of collaboration with local governments, barangays, and communities. He encouraged public cooperation, especially in protecting youth from