Category: General

Manila: Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado expressed grave concern over the alarming increase in cases where Filipinos are being trafficked by catphishing syndicates. In a news release Sunday, Viado disclosed that 14 victims were intercepted within one week, preventing their attempts to depart for illegal work in scam hubs abroad. According to Philippines News Agency, the first wave of interceptions occurred on Feb. 4, when three victims, aged 33, 25, and 27, were rescued at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 while trying to board a Philippine Airlines flight to Thailand. The BI’s Immigration Protection and

Batangas: The provincial government tapped the motorcycle community to promote several rider-tourist destinations and highlight the province’s natural beauty, rich culture, and hospitality. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Sunday, Governor Hermilando Mandanas said the Batangas Loop promoted the province’s scenic destinations and environmental preservation. Some 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts joined the weekend ride. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Mandanas emphasized the pride in Batangas’ numerous tourist attractions and the warm hospitality of the Batangue±os. The event highlighted must-visit spots along the route, including the National Shrine of Padre Pio in Santo Tomas City and Taal Basilica,

Manila: A shear line affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas will bring moderate to heavy rains to select provinces until Wednesday noon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) 5 p.m. bulletin on Sunday stated that the provinces expected to be affected until Tuesday noon include Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar. According to Philippines News Agency, Palawan News reported heavy flooding in several villages in Puerto Princesa City and other southern towns on Sunday following two days of heavy rainfall. The communities impacted by the flooding are San

Phitsanulok: Filipino cyclist Mark John Lexer Galedo secured a silver medal in the Masters 40-44 age category of individual time trial (ITT) at the Asian Cycling Confederation Road Championships in Phitsanulok, Thailand on Saturday. Galedo completed the 21-kilometer course in 28 minutes and 25.2 seconds, finishing 35 seconds behind Thailand’s Tawatchai Jeeradechatam. According to Philippines News Agency, Jeeradechatam previously topped the ITT event at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. Another Thai cyclist, Kritsana Keawjun, settled for bronze. The 39-year-old Galedo, a former elite rider who retired in December last year, competed in the 40-44 age category based on

Nueva Ecija: Alleged members of a private armed group (PAG) in Nueva Ecija surrendered unlicensed firearms and ammunition to the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3), an official said Sunday. PRO-3 chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo reported that the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO) facilitated the voluntary surrender of an M-17 rifle, five silver caliber .45 pistols, one black Colt .380 pistol, a 12-gauge shotgun, and one black M-16 rifle, as well as several magazines and rounds of ammunition, in Barangay Papaya, San Antonio on February 7. According to Philippines News Agency, the surrender boosts efforts to prevent violence as