DAVAO CITY – The lawyer of detained religious leader and senatorial aspirant Apollo Quiboloy expressed hope on Thursday that the Supreme Court (SC) will dismiss the petition seeking to compel the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to declare him a nuisance candidate. In an interview with reporters, lawyer Israelito Torreon stated there is "no rhyme nor reason" why Pastor … [Read more...] about Quiboloy Camp Hopeful SC Will Dismiss DQ Case
Human trafficking
BI Intercepts Filipino tourist bound for scam hub abroad
DAVAO CITY ---The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted a 35-year-old Filipino male at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) who was allegedly duped into working for a scam hub in Cambodia. BI Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) Chief Mary Jane Hizon said the individual initially presented himself as a tourist bound for Hanoi, Vietnam, … [Read more...] about BI Intercepts Filipino tourist bound for scam hub abroad
Repatriation of 13 Filipino Surrogates from Cambodia
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh and the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), facilitated the return of 13 Filipino surrogates who had been convicted by a Cambodian court on December 2, 2024, for violating Cambodia’s Law on the Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual … [Read more...] about Repatriation of 13 Filipino Surrogates from Cambodia
NBI turns over 57 foreign nationals suspected of illegal POGO operations to Immigration
DAVAO CITY — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has handed over 57 foreign nationals, suspected of operating an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) business, to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). “The 57 foreign nationals, who are facing charges in court, have been turned over to Immigration,” said NBI Region XI Director Archie Albao in an interview with … [Read more...] about NBI turns over 57 foreign nationals suspected of illegal POGO operations to Immigration
Minor arrested for violations of child protection laws in Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY — Police arrested a 17-year-old suspect, identified as "Jane," at their residence in Purok 1, Barangay Mapaang, Maco, Davao de Oro, at around 3:15 a.m. on December 22. The minor is facing charges for violations of Section 4 of Republic Act 11930, also known as the "Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act," and Republic Act 7610, or the "Special … [Read more...] about Minor arrested for violations of child protection laws in Davao de Oro