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
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CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and manufacturing equipment in a two-day operation in Valenzuela City and San Rafael, Bulacan. The CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit (AFCCU), in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assisted in rescuing 19 individuals alleged to be victims of human trafficking on board a passenger/RoRo vessel at the Port of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, on October 11, 2024. While conducting a routine roving inspection, the PCG Sea Marshals noticed a group of passengers discussing their intentions to travel to Malaysia. In response, the … [Read more...] about 19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
Criminal charges to be filed against Quiboloy’s cuddlers
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to file obstruction of justice charges against individuals who assisted Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), in evading arrest. In a press release on Sunday, PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil announced that a thorough investigation is underway to hold those who aided … [Read more...] about Criminal charges to be filed against Quiboloy’s cuddlers
BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a public warning against deceitful recruitment practices promising lucrative jobs in Lebanon, which persist despite ongoing anti-trafficking efforts. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco highlighted the issue after the recent interception of a Filipino woman at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) … [Read more...] about BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
