Category: General

Isabela: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday reported the arrest of five Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining in Isabela province. Xue Xianrong, Xingyue Qiu, Zeng Shuiying, Zhang Huaping, and Xue Junfeng were apprehended on February 27 while working at a mining site in Barangay Caguilingan, Cordon. According to Philippines News Agency, the operation was carried out by the BI Regional Intelligence Operating Unit II, which found that the five were working without necessary permits or visas. During the inspection, the foreign nationals failed to present valid immigration documentation, aside from digital copies of their passports stored on their

Manila: Malaca±ang has directed all incumbent Presidential Communications Office (PCO) officials to submit their courtesy resignations by February 28, newly appointed PCO Secretary Jaybee Ruiz confirmed on Saturday. Ruiz cited a memorandum issued by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on February 25, which requires all PCO officials appointed before his tenure to tender their unqualified courtesy resignations by the specified deadline. According to Philippines News Agency, the directive was issued to allow the new PCO Secretary a free hand in performing his duties and functions, as stated in the memorandum. It applies to presidential appointees in agencies, offices, and bureaus under

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the inauguration of another portion of the Pasig River Esplanade project, expressing his enthusiasm for the ongoing revitalization efforts of this historic waterway. The project is anticipated to deliver notable social and economic benefits to Metro Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the inauguration ceremony took place in Intramuros, where President Marcos, alongside First Lady Liza Marcos and other government officials, unveiled Phase 3 of the Pasig Rehabilitation Project, aptly titled ‘Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli (PBBM)’. This initiative seeks to rejuvenate the Pasig River by creating an esplanade for public use.

Manila: The Philippines wants to enhance bilateral relations with Sweden and Egypt, as the newly appointed ambassadors of both countries presented their credentials to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday. President Marcos made this statement during separate meetings with Swedish Ambassador-designate Anna Ferry and Egyptian Ambassador-designate Nader Nabil Zaki at Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, Ferry informed the President that Sweden views the Philippines as a “priority partner.” He stressed that both countries share common values, including respect for human rights, the upholding of democracy, and the pursuit of progress. Ferry said Sweden supports the United Nations Convention

Bulacan: Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) seized PHP1.2 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested six suspects in a series of anti-crime operations across Bulacan, Pampanga, and Angeles City. According to Philippines News Agency, the operations, conducted between Feb. 26 to 27, 2025, are part of PRO3’s intensified efforts to curb illegal drug activities and ensure public safety. In Brgy. Pulong Buhangin, Santa Maria, Bulacan, a joint operation led by the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) of the Santa Maria Municipal Police Station (MPS), with support from the Bulacan Police Intelligence Unit (PIU), Bulacan PIT East, Regional Intelligence Unit 3 (RIU3),