BI: Modernization plan on track amid budget cut
DESPITE the significant slash in its budget, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) will still pursue its modernization program, putting to good use the Senate-allotted budget of P2.67 billion for next year.
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Press Release - Chiz lauds creation of special human rights body
Senator Chiz Escudero on Monday (May 13) lauded the issuance of Administrative Order No. 22 which establishes a special body to address human rights concerns in the country.
BuCor suspends strip search policy after visitors report abuse
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has suspended its strip search policy for visitors of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) after wives of political prisoners recently reported undergoing "degrading and traumatic" searches.
‘Foreign actor’ seen behind President Marcos audio deepfake
MANILA, Philippines — A “foreign actor” is likely behind the audio deepfake of President Marcos where he supposedly ordered the Armed Forces to intervene if China poses a threat to the Philippines, according to the Presidential Communications Office.
West Philippine Sea dispute discussed at joint peace and order meeting
MANILA, Philippines — China’s activities seen to “jeopardize” the security of the country’s borders were among the key security issues discussed yesterday during the first ever joint national peace and order council and regional peace and order council meeting at Malacañang.
Teves lawyer optimistic of Timor-Leste political asylum
MANILA, Philippines — Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr.’s lawyer is optimistic that their application for political asylum in Timor-Leste will be granted and Teves will no longer be extradited or deported back to the Philippines.
DoJ to charge claimant of 31 kilos of shabu
THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has found probable cause to charge the consignee of the over 31 kilograms of shabu worth P218.5 million seized in Pasay by members of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group.
DOJ probes 990-kilo drug haul in Tondo
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a preliminary investigation into the seizure of 990 kilograms of shabu in Tondo, Manila in 2022.
Teves deportation sought after son ‘bribed’ Timorese cop
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging Timor-Leste authorities to extradite or deport expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. after his son allegedly bribed a member of the Timor-Leste police.