Davao City (April 6) -The National Security Council (NSC) clarified on Saturday that the three Filipinos recently arrested by Chinese authorities on alleged espionage charges are ordinary scholars invited by the Chinese government and not spies as portrayed in Chinese media. In an official statement, NSC Assistant Director General and Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said the … [Read more...] about Three Filipinos arrested in China are scholars, Not spies—NSC
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Manila welcomes Air Canada’s inaugural direct flight to the Philippines
DAVAO CITY—Air Canada has officially launched its first-ever direct flight to the Philippines, and Manila is now included in the airline’s growing Asia-Pacific network. The new Vancouver–Manila–Vancouver nonstop route offers a convenient travel option for tourists, families, and business travelers while strengthening ties between Canada and the Philippines. To mark the … [Read more...] about Manila welcomes Air Canada’s inaugural direct flight to the Philippines
NBI arrests 12 Chinese nationals for illegal possession of firearms
DAVAO CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation – National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) arrested 12 Chinese nationals on March 31, 2025, for illegal possession of firearms in a raid conducted in Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City. The operation was carried out in line with the directive of NBI Director Jaime B. Santiago (Ret.) to intensify efforts against all forms of … [Read more...] about NBI arrests 12 Chinese nationals for illegal possession of firearms
Overstaying Pakistani national apprehended in Makati
DAVAO CITY – A Pakistani national was apprehended by operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Intelligence Division during a targeted operation in Makati City on March 27. The BI identified the subject as Khasta Rahman, 42, who was arrested at a convenience store along Antonio Arnaiz Avenue in Barangay San Lorenzo. The bureau said Rahman was found to be undocumented and … [Read more...] about Overstaying Pakistani national apprehended in Makati
BI intercepts Vietnamese wanted for kidnapping, rape at NAIA
DAVAO CITY ---The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a Vietnamese national wanted in the Philippines for the kidnapping and rape of a Chinese woman two years ago. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the suspect as 48-year-old Nguyen Hu Mai, who was intercepted on March 21 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 … [Read more...] about BI intercepts Vietnamese wanted for kidnapping, rape at NAIA
