DAVAO CITY (February 21) --- Three Filipino tourists are jailed in Hongkong and been sentenced to five-month imprisonment after their tour turned out to be a scam. The three tourists whose identities are withheld, went to Hong Kong in October and using forged documents, opened bank accounts at the Bank of China and Standard Chartered Bank, which authorities suspect will be … [Read more...] about Three Filipino tourists victimized by scam, jailed in Hongkong
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Senate to investigate increasing illegal foreign workers
DAVAO CITY (February 15) -- The influx of illegal foreign workers in the country is alarming, a reason why Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development is set to hold a hearing on February 21. Records from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) shows of the 167 foreigners arrested, 157 are Chinese nationals, and they are charged before the … [Read more...] about Senate to investigate increasing illegal foreign workers
Immigration recommends deportation vs. Chinese woman in ‘taho’ incident
DAVAO CITY (February 12) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recommended the filing of a deportation case against Jiale Zhang, the Chinese national who threw 'taho' at Police Officer 1 William Cristobal last Saturday. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente expressed dismay towards the incident which showed disrespect to the country. Morente said the act of Zhang showed … [Read more...] about Immigration recommends deportation vs. Chinese woman in ‘taho’ incident
Japan opens consular office in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (February 12) --- The Japanese government opened a consular office here. The long-dreamed opening of a consular office here was officially realized with the breaking of sake by Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Taro Kono and Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio Sunday evening, February 10. Kono said the establishment of a consular office here will … [Read more...] about Japan opens consular office in Davao City
Bong Go pushes for specific dept. to handle OFW concerns
DAVAO CITY (February 5) -- - Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and 2019 senatorial candidate Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go wants a department to cater the concerns of the Overseas Filipino Workers. In an interview with reporters during the weekend, Go emphasized the need for a Department of OFW that will specifically attend and address to the concerns of the OFW … [Read more...] about Bong Go pushes for specific dept. to handle OFW concerns
