Philippines

On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is under talks on a possible prisoner swap to help former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo with her extradition. Guo was caught early this week in Tangerang City, Indonesia, on a run spanning several months. She is sought in the Philippines for a variety of illegal activities, including likely participation in …

Once taken under scandal, former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo was arrested in Indonesia in a big event attracting national notice. Underlining her claimed involvement in various illegal activities, this arrest, confirmed by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Wednesday represents a turning point in the ongoing legal and criminal investigations into the former mayor. Early on Wednesday, September …

2024 has been a horrible year for the Philippines, a nation well accustomed to the power of nature. But this year the country has suffered an unheard-before typhoon attack that has tested both the will of its people and the capability of its disaster response systems.  Having made landfall, five strong storms—Aghon, Butchoy, Carina, Dindo, and Enteng—have left an incredible …

Though the SIM Card Registration Law has recently passed, cybercrimes in the country are advancing quickly. Concerned about the government’s readiness to carry out Republic Act 11934, often known as the SIM Card Registration Law, a group of Information Technology experts from the Computer Professionals’ Union has sounded the alert. The Union claimed that many people have had considerable difficulty …

Often called the “Summer Capital of the Philippines,” Baguio City is well-known for its bustling and varied dining scene in addition to its cool climate and gorgeous surroundings. This mountain refuge offers a gastronomic trip appropriate for a wide range of palates with its combination of colonial past and regional culture.  From elegant fine dining establishments to rustic farm-to–table businesses, …

Arrested in Indonesia and arrived in the Philippines on August 22, 2024, Cassandra Li Ong—a key player in an ongoing investigation on unlawful Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs)— Her arrest has attracted a lot of attention since she allegedly participated in illicit POGO activities—mostly related with a busted facility in Porac, Pampanga. Ong’s returning to the Philippines was a significant …

Officially, Carlos Yulo, the Olympic gold medallist who made great pride for the Philippines with his exceptional performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has claimed he would not be liable for taxes on the big prizes, awards, and presents he acquired in the wake of his historic achievements. Based on the clauses of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), this …

Strong and urgent appeal to China has been sent by the Philippine government, demanding an immediate stop of all provocative and dangerous activities endangering the safety of Philippine vessels and aircraft engaged in lawful operations inside the territory and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This request relates to a recent incident whereby China fired lights from its militarily reclaimed island on …

With its digital payments product, Viber Pay, in the Philippines, the globally recognized messaging platform is advancing rather dramatically.This innovative service is ready to revolutionize how people in the country handle financial transactions, as simple, quick, and safe as sending a Viber message. With the Philippines’ active Viter community and growing tendency toward cashless transactions, Rakuten Viber, the platform’s developer, …

Major change of events confirmed on Thursday by Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos show two close pals of the ousted Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, under prison by Indonesian police. This information points to a significant turning point in the ongoing search for Guo and her accomplices carried out in line with illegal operations linked to a busted …