The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed its full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s signing of Republic Act No. 12312, or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, which institutionalizes the nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said that the new law is a firm step toward safeguarding national…
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with airport security and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), successfully intercepted an arriving passenger from Addis Ababa carrying suspected illegal drugs at NAIA Terminal 3 on October 28, 2025. Suspicious images were detected by the BOC’s x-ray operatives during a routine screening…
President Lee Jae Myung has received a set of Xiaomi smartphones and traditional Chinese calligraphy tools from Chinese President Xi Jinping following their first summit talks, as the two leaders shared a lighthearted exchange about communication security. As the two sides exchanged their gifts on Saturday, Xi presented Lee with two smartphones made by Chinese…
The Japanese government on Friday approved an ordinance to enforce the revised Civil Code, which includes the introduction of a new joint child custody system for divorced parents, effective April 1, 2023. A system of statutory child support, which mandates fixed payments in cases where no child support agreement exists at the time of divorce,…
Local government units (LGUs) across the Caraga Region are preparing for the possible impacts of Tropical Storm (TS) Tino, which is expected to start affecting the area on Monday. As of 11 a.m., PAGASA placed Dinagat Islands, Siargao Island, and Bucas Grande Islands in Surigao del Norteunder Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.Dinagat Islands Governor…
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said confidence in the Philippine economy has been restored, citing the government’s ongoing efforts to address corruption in infrastructure projects, particularly those related to flood control. During a press conference with the Philippine media delegation, Marcos was asked about American businessman Salvador Ahumada, CEO of ACEIS, who remains confident in…
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has launched a motu proprio investigation into a police officer allegedly involved in the disappearance and killing of a 42-year-old businesswoman in Negros Occidental. According to NAPOLCOM, the victim’s blood-stained and abandoned vehicle was discovered in the province on October 29. The prime suspect, an active member of the Bacolod…
A long-lost gem of Philippine cinema has been rediscovered in Belgium. Filipino filmmaker and historian Nick Deocampo confirmed that a copy of “Diwata ng Karagatan,” a 1936 film produced by Jose Nepomuceno, the Father of Philippine Cinema, was found at the Cinémathèque Royale de Belgique. “A national film treasure has just been found! A copy…
Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz’s film “Magellan” won the Golden Spike, the top award at the 70th Valladolid International Film Festival (SEMINCI) in Spain. The film shared the honor with “The Mastermind” by American director Kelly Reichardt. The Golden Spike recognizes the best feature-length film at SEMINCI, one of Europe’s prestigious film festivals. According to the…
Newly crowned Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao shared her mission to use her platform to inspire others and bring hope to Filipinos. In an interview on GrandTV’s “Behind the Queen,” Emma said her six-year break before returning to pageantry helped her find her purpose and strengthen her voice. “The first thing I want to accomplish…