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Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado last week expressed support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to investigate allegations of corruption within the agency. “We respectfully acknowledge and welcome President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s statement regarding the need to look into the issues raised in the so-called Bureau of Immigration (BI) white paper,” Viado said in a …

The prosecution panel handling the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has expressed no objection to his request for temporary release while awaiting further proceedings. In a recently filed motion, Duterte’s defense team urged the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I to grant him interim release, arguing that the former president no longer meets …

Amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv has mobilized its crisis management team to ensure the safety of thousands of Filipinos in the region. Ambassador Aileen Mendiola is at the helm of the Embassy’s ongoing response efforts, which include close coordination with Israeli and Philippine authorities, real-time monitoring of the situation, and issuing …

Allegations of corruption against Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado have once again thrown a spotlight on the festering rot within one of the country’s most sensitive frontline agencies. While the accusations remain under investigation, the gravity of the claims — involving bribery, protection rackets, and alleged complicity in illegal immigration activities — demands immediate and transparent action …

Despite pending proposals in Congress to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and extend the terms of incumbent officials, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed that the polls will proceed as scheduled on December 1, 2025. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia emphasized that preparations are underway for a fully manual election, addressing speculation on the possibility of …

In light of the persistent underperformance of the country’s education sector, the Senate has adopted a resolution urging President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to create a Cabinet Cluster for Education. The goal is to ensure the cohesive implementation of education laws, policies, reforms, and regulations across all government agencies. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21, principally authored and sponsored by Senators …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has put the brakes on the planned rehabilitation of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), citing the steep public cost in terms of traffic, time, and daily inconvenience. The project, which would have reintroduced an odd-even traffic scheme starting June 16, has been temporarily shelved. Speaking at the launch of the Pamilya Pass 1+3 promo at …

In a renewed effort to resolve persistent issues in internet connectivity, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda announced the government’s focus on improving both the speed and stability of internet service nationwide, along with enhancing quality of service to ensure seamless connectivity across the country. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum held at …

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released a special commemorative stamp in honor of the late Pope Francis, celebrating his enduring legacy of faith, compassion, and service to humanity. PHLPost Postmaster General and CEO Luis Carlos said the initiative is the agency’s “humble way of honoring a global religious figure who has touched countless lives, including millions of Filipinos.” The …

The country urgently needs more infrastructure for segregation, recovery, and recycling to address its escalating plastic waste problem, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Thursday. Speaking during the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Day 2025 celebration in Makati City, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga issued a strong call for united and science-based action against plastic …