
Japan commends PH for deportation of two local fugitives
Japan has lauded the Philippines for its “constructive response” when the latter deported on Tuesday two Japanese fugitives wanted for strings of robberies and fraud.
The Japanese Embassy in Manila made the statement after its recent request to the Philippine government for the early deportation of four Japanese nationals detained at the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Two of the remaining fugitives are set to be deported immediately.
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DMW monitoring affected OFWs in Turkey-Syria quake, to set up 24/7 hotline
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople assured maximum assistance to the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Turkey and Syria who may have been affected by the 7.8 magnitud...
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LTFRB vows to assist small jeepney operators in modernization shift
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has committed to assist small operators of traditional jeepneys in the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program.
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IBP’s probe sought vs lawyers who filed ‘contrived’ charges to stop deportation of Japanese nationals
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Wednesday, Feb. 8, said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will ask the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) to investigate lawyers involved in filing “contrivedâ...
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PH-India agreement on agriculture, education, health programs signed
India has signed with the Philippines an agreement that will serve as a framework for its upcoming projects in the country— a move that its top diplomat sees as “a milestone” in the bilateral rela...
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‘Amihan’ prevails over Luzon; localized thunderstorms affect VisMin
The northeast monsoon will prevail over Luzon, while localized thunderstorms may affect parts of Visayas and Mindanao in the next 24 hours, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
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Villar Recalls Best Practices, Learnings from Visit to Other Countries
Sen. Cynthia Villar has maximized the benefits from her travels in various parts of the world to better perform her mandate, duties, and responsibilities as a legislator and managing director of her family’s ...