3 held for selling fake filmfest passes
THREE people have been arrested for selling online fake movie passes to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported Sunday.
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Fireworks-related injuries reach 28
MANILA, Philippines — As of Christmas Day, the Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 28 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI).
Bureau of Immigration nabs Indonesian POGO worker
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration has arrested an Indonesian who worked for a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) that had been shut down for its alleged involvement in cybercrime and human trafficking, the BI said yesterday.
Bulacan police nab illegal firecracker seller
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — A seller of oversized firecrackers was arrested at a fireworks store in Baliuag City, Bulacan on Saturday.
P1.7 million drugs seized in Cebu City
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 253 grams of shabu worth P1.7 million were seized in two drug sting operations in Cebu on Saturday.
Samboy 'The Skywalker' Lim passes away at 61
(Updated, 10:32 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines — The iconic Samboy Lim, one of the greatest Filipino cagers ever, died on Saturday, his family announced. He was 61.
Vietnam arrests deputy trade minister over graft allegations
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese police arrested a deputy trade minister over graft allegations on Thursday, with the country's communist authorities stepping up a crackdown on corruption.
Pasay RTC junks estafa case vs. 3 persons who allegedly posed as senator's staff
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 21) — The Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 115 has dismissed the estafa case filed against three individuals arrested for allegedly claiming to be staff members of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian in order to collect money.