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5 illegal recruitment victims return home – BI

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:55
MANILA, Philippines --- Five illegal recruitment victims returned to the country from Malaysia on Monday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Friday.The five workers were reportedly detained for three months in Malaysia on grounds of being undocumented overseas workers, the BI said. They were recruited to work as waitresses via a social media post. They narrated that they evaded immigration inspection when they went to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia via a ferry from Zamboanga, and that their passports were not processed formally. "The victims' ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in pursuing opportunities without proper documentation," BI Commissioner Norman...

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Early deficit never rattled Cignal in PVL semis Game 1, says vets

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:54
MANILA, Philippines --- When the Cignal HD Spikers dropped the first two sets in Game 1 of 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference semifinals, veteran players Jovelyn Gonzaga and Ces Molina never stopped believing they could pull off a comeback. The HD Spikers remained patient and willed their way back from two sets down to steal the series opener with a come-from-behind 18-25, 23-25, 25-14, 25-19, 15-10 victory and end the Choco Mucho Flying Titans' 10-game winning streak, inching a win closer to the Finals on Thursday evening at Philsports Arena. "Personally, I didn't feel that we were about to lose. We're two sets down okay but there's another set...

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Cotabato police on high alert after Maguindanao del Sur clash

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:45
MANILA, Philippines --- The Cotabato Police Provincial Office is on high alert following the air and ground assaults in Maguindanao Del Sur, involving the 601st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army and Dawlah Islamiya (DI) fighters last Thursday, December 7. Nine DI members were reported killed during the airstrike in Talitay, Pagalungan. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, director of the Soccsksargen region police, had ordered checkpoint operations to ensure public safety and also asked for the cooperation and vigilance of the locals. "Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or individuals to local authorities promptly. The safety and well-being of t...

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UP Fighting Maroons dealt with another painful learning experience

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:14
UAAP Finals Season 86 wrap-up: UP vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines ---For the second straight year, the UP Fighting Maroons blew another Finals series lead to settle for a runner-up finish. This time, they lost in Game 3 tothe De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament in another heartbreak that UP coach Goldwin Monteverde hopes they learn from. "Sometimes, even if you're hurting, you gotta let them know you're there for them, gotta tell them life goes on. This hard situation would help us and prepare us for bigger things. I was trying to encourage them," said Monteverde on Wednesday shortly after claiming their silver medal in front of 25,192 f...

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BI arrests sex offender in Rizal

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:02
MANILA, Philippines --- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced the arrest of a British national who was involved in sex offenses in the United Kingdom. Peter Joseph Wheeler, 44, was arrested on December 3 in Taytay, Rizal. Aside from being a registered sex offender, Wheeler was also identified as an undocumented alien as his passport expired in 2022. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Wheeler was convicted in 2009 for sex offenses against minors, and was sentenced to 24 months in prison. "I issued the mission order for his arrest after we received information that he is a convicted sex offender who pose a threat to our women and children," Tansingco said. "T...

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Putin says he will run for re-election in 2024

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 20:32
MOSCOW, Russia - President Vladimir Putin said Friday he will run for re-election in 2024, Russian news agencies reported, allowing the Kremlin leader to extend his decades-long grip on power into the 2030s. The 71-year-old has led Russia since the turn of the century, winning four presidential ballots and briefly serving as prime minister in a system where opposition has become virtually non-existent. Putin told Lieutenant Colonel Artyom Zhoga, a Russian military officer, about his decision to participate in the vote following an awards ceremony for army personnel at the Kremlin, state-run news agencies reported. Putin will not face any major challengers in his bid for a ...

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Managing her health, Alyssa Valdez unleashes lethal form for Creamline

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:49
MANILA, Philippines --- A well-rested Alyssa Valdez delivered the big hits for Creamline against the Eya Laure-led Chery Tiggo to move closer to another Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. Sitting out in their last elimination games against Galeries Tower two days before the semifinals series opener, Valdez returned to action and poured in 12 points in Creamline's 25-18, 27-25, 25-22 victory over Chery Tiggo on Thursday at Philsports Arena. The three-time PVL Most Valuable Player, who had a right knee injury last year that made her miss the first All-Filipino Conference, admitted that she has to manage her load because she's not getting any younger. "Bei...

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Israel sharply ramps up Gaza strikes, U.S. alarmed

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:46
  GAZA/CAIRO - Israel sharply intensified its strikes on the Gaza Strip, pounding the length of the Palestinian enclave and killing hundreds in a new, expanded phase of the war that Washington said contradicted Israeli promises to do more to protect civilians. The Israeli military said on Friday it had struck more than 450 targets in Gaza from land, sea and air over the past 24 hours - the most since a truce collapsed last week and around double the daily figures typically reported since then. With the vast majority of Gazans now displaced and unable to access any aid, hospitals overrun and food running out, the main U.N. agency there said society was "on the verge of a...

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PBA: Rain or Shine picks up 2nd win after beating NLEX

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:31
MANILA, Philippines--Rain or Shine rolled up its sleeves in the fourth period and went to work until the final horn on Friday to pull out a 113-101 victory over NLEX in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. The Elastopainters rode the hot hands of Rey Nambatac, Santi Santillan, and returning rookie Kieth Datu down the stretch to pull through and annex a second victory after breaking through over Blackwater five days ago. "We should be getting better. We're now giving ourselves a chance to make the next round," coach Yeng Guiao said in the post-game presser at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Datu scored nine of his total 11 points in that pullaway, while Nambatac eight of his eventual ...

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Japan’s Universal Entertainment in talks to buy Dennis Uy’s stalled casino

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:00
MANILA -Davao-based businessman Dennis A. Uy has found a new white knight for his troubled casino company, PH Resorts Group (PHR). Japan's Universal Entertainment, operator of the Okada Manila integrated casino along Manila Bay, signed a "preliminary agreement" to acquire a majority stake in stalled Emerald Bay Resort project in Cebu from PH Resorts. This will be done through its Philippine unit, Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI). A final deal has yet to be reached, however, the parties are expecting to sign definitive agreements by July 2024. The casino is scheduled for completion and opening by 2026. "TRLEI and PHR have signed a term sheet under which TRLE...

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Alinsunurin, Choco Mucho determined to get over semifinals hump

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:46
MANILA, Philippines --- After winning 10 games in a row to end a four-tournament semifinals drought, the Choco Mucho Flying Titans are suddenly on the brink of getting eliminated by the resilient Cignal HD Spikers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-FIlipino Conference. Choco Mucho blew a two-set lead and dropped Game 1 of the best-of-three series to Cignal in five sets, 25-18 25-23, 14-25, 19-25, 10-15, on Thursday night at Philsports Arena. With their backs against the wall, the Flying Titans coach Dante Alinsunurin admitted they got a wake-up call after their streak was halted in the most important part of their campaign. "If you are in our position, yo...

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INQToday: PCG alerts Chinese authorities after China vessel hits PH fishing boat

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:39
https://youtube.com/live/iuBFM1EoQbs   Here's a quick roundup of today's top stories: First batch of Christmas convoy sets sail to West Philippine Sea The first batch of Christmas convoy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) began its journey on Friday morning. Loaded with essential donations and supplies, over 40 volunteers comprising youth leaders and fisherfolk representatives from the WPS advocacy group "Atin Ito" were aboard the civilian vessel M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, which departed from Manila and is expected to arrive in El Nido, Palawan, on Saturday. PCG alerts Chinese authorities after China vessel hits PH fishing boat The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Frid...

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Remains of pilot in Isabela plane crash retrieved

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:26
      MANILA, Philippines --- The Isabela Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO) on Friday confirmed the successful retrieval of the remains of the pilot of a light plane that crashed in San Mariano. "Around 3:30 pm, the Sokol helicopter carrying the remains of the pilot landed at TOG2 (Tactical Operations Group 2 in Cauayan, Isabela," the Isabela DRRMO's incident management team said in an advisory. The pilot's body was found last Wednesday in the crash site of the Piper 32-type aircraft. The passenger of the ill-fated aircraft remains missing. The DRRMO said that makeshift shelter near wreckage indicates that the passenger may ...

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