21 Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes to be Processed This Week
The Bureau of Customs is processing 21 container vans of abandoned balikbayan boxes. 15 containers have been released. OFWs urged to choose forwarders wisely. #OFW #Balikbayan
The Bureau of Customs is processing 21 container vans of abandoned balikbayan boxes. 15 containers have been released. OFWs urged to choose forwarders wisely. #OFW #Balikbayan
Police in Zamboanga del Sur arrest a suspect and confiscate P735,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes in a Christmas Eve operation along Pagadian City's coast. Read the full report.
Shi Chunfang, a Chinese national wanted for kidnapping and murder, was arrested in Taytay, Rizal, and deported to China in a joint operation. Read about this milestone in PH-China law enforcement cooperation.
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
President Marcos Jr. orders BOC to deliver 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families for Christmas. Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the inspection and distribution.
A morning fire in Bacolod City's Barangay Singcang destroyed four homes, causing P270,000 in damage. No casualties reported. Read about the response and aid provided.
BI confirms two Bondi Beach shooting suspects spent nearly a month in the Philippines, visiting Davao. AFP chief Brawner says all angles are being investigated.
The Bureau of Immigration confirms the two suspects in the Australia mass shooting spent weeks in the Philippines. Authorities are investigating their activities in Davao.
The Lapu-Lapu City Hall must comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after BFP inspection found deficiencies. Mayor pledges cooperation. Read the full report.
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Lapu-Lapu City orders the City Government to comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after an inspection found deficiencies. Learn about the findings and the city's response.
A firefighter sustained injuries while battling a residential fire in Lamitan City, Basilan. Defective wiring suspected; stored gas tanks escalated danger. Read for safety tips.
Davao City National High School Centennial Choir secures consecutive victory at Namcya 2025. Conductor reveals intense training and seeks sponsors for international competitions.
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City, caused an estimated P420,000 in damage, affecting 43 individuals from 8 families. No casualties were reported. Read the latest updates.
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Cebu City, destroyed 5 houses and displaced 43 individuals. Damage estimated at P420,000. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
The Bureau of Customs, PCCI, and Philexport renew collaboration to enhance trade, ease of doing business, and digital transformation. Discover how this partnership aims to boost the Philippine economy.
Philippine senators warn that organized agricultural smuggling, involving foreign groups and dummy firms, is undermining food security and national stability. Urgent reforms are demanded.
A 35-year-old mason from Butuan City was discovered deceased in his Cebu City room. Authorities found no signs of foul play, with the family citing his known high blood pressure as a possible cause.
Several CIDG officers are relieved after P13 million from a P141M raid on an illegal Pogo in Bataan goes missing. An internal investigation reveals shocking details. Read the full story.
The AFP discovered 252 non-existent flood control projects. Seven suspects remain at large, with three negotiating surrender. Get the latest on the investigation.
BARMM calls for impartial probe after 7 killed in North Cotabato land dispute clash. Chief Minister urges calm, due process amid conflicting accounts. Details inside.
A Bohol fire truck driver was injured after a collision with a 10-wheeler dump truck on a curved road in Loboc. The dump truck driver faces reckless imprudence charges. Read the full investigation details.
A fire at an LPG storage facility in Talisay City, Cebu, caused severe burns to one worker and injured another. Authorities are investigating the cause, citing improper storage as a key factor. Read the latest updates.
CIDG reveals three accused in the P289-M Oriental Mindoro road dike scandal are 'dummy' officials, pointing to a larger scheme. Investigation gains momentum for accountability.
Eleven Cebu congressmen received P55.77 billion in discretionary public works funds from 2023-2025 under the DPWH's 'allocable' system, a PCIJ investigation reveals. Explore the breakdown and the controversy.
Mayor Gungun Gica confirms the Dumanjug flood control wall collapse was caused by extreme weather, not poor construction. The contractor will perform free repairs. Read the full investigation details.
A fire broke out at the Senate building in Pasay City on Sunday morning. No casualties reported and all important documents remain safe. Read the latest updates.
The Department of Agriculture transfers regulatory control over veterinary drugs and the dairy industry from the FDA to the BAI and NDA. Learn how this impacts local industries.
A 37-year-old man was shot in Naga City following a violent dispute over a billiards game. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect. Read the latest updates.
New BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza warns employees involved in LOA abuse scheme. Taxpayers urged to report directly to his office. Investigation ongoing.