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BI nabs fake Interpol agent at NAIA
A female trafficking victim pretending to be an Interpol agent was nabbed by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 3. In his report to BI chief Norman Tansingco, immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) Bienvenido Castillo III said the 34-year-old victim was intercepted while departing last March […].....»»
Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA
THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»
Tony Boy absent sa birthday celeb ni Gretchen
HATAWANni Ed de Leon BIRTHDAY ni Gretchen Barretto na ginanap sa isang five star hotel sa BGC at naroroon lahat halos ng mga kaibigan niya pati ang business partner niyang si Atong Ang pero kapansin-pansin na wala ang partner niyang si Tony Boy Cojuangco. May nagsabing talagang hindi naglalalabas si Tony Boy ngayon simula nang magkaroon siya ng problema sa ….....»»
BI bars entry of three American sex offenders at NAIA and Cebu airports
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that three sex offenders were turned away by BI officers in the international airports of Manila and Cebu. Excluded last January 10 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 1 was American national Rolando Camama, 73, who arrived on board a China Airlines flight from Taipei. […].....»»
Biz Bureau surpasses 43-K permit renewals
The Davao City Business Bureau has achieved a significant milestone by processing over 43,000 business permit renewals as of January 29, 2024, surpassing last year's numbers. Maribel Paguican, the Head of the Business Bureau, revealed this accomplishment in a radio interview on January 30, 2024. She highlighted the bureau's performance, stating that they had already exceeded the previous year's figures by 270 renewals. Despite the positive outcome, Paguican acknowledged that they are still short of reaching the 46,000 permits issued the previous year. With approximately 2,890 renewals remaining, including 291 applicants considering retirement, the bureau anticipates around 2,599 renewal applicants. Paguican emphasized the upcoming retirement deadline on January 31, urging business owners to comply to avoid penalties ranging from P1,000 to P5,000. She also advised on the required documentation for retirement, emphasizing the importance of submitting the necessary paperwork to facilitate the process......»»
BI to modernize even more in 2024 – Tansingco
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to replace 25% of its manual operations to electronic gates in 2024 and expects that half of the bureau’s operations will be electronic by 2026. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced that the bureau is gearing up for more modernization projects for 2024, owing to expectation that the number […].....»»
ALA keeps on punchin’
Meeting up with Tony Aldeguer, respected owner of the once-thriving ALA Boxing stable, was a highlight of my visit here for the EASL Final Four last weekend. It’s been years since we’ve seen each other and in between game days, Tony motored close to 1 1/2 hours to take me to lunch......»»
NAIA sale to pay debts
Amid the excitement over the successful privatization of NAIA’s rehab and operation, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto mused about the future of NAIA beyond the 15-year San Miguel concession period......»»
RSA allays last-minute NAIA review
On Thursday, Feb. 15, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista was worried and feeling sick, even feverish, according to sources, from the growing speculation and intrigue regarding the awarding of the estimated P170.6-billion solicited proposal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), fearful that his long dream of finally accomplishing the privatization and much need rehabilitation of NAIA may once more be derailed......»»
Iza Calzado recalls ‘Beauty Queen’ trauma; why she didn’t join pageants
“Numerous times,” Iza laughingly said when Philstar.com asked if somebody told her she should have joined a beauty contest......»»
Choreographer says quick learners Bini help with dance choreographies
In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, choreographer Matthew Almodovar shared his observations on Bini's rise in popularity......»»
WATCH: Janella Salvador recalls singing at Jenine Desiderio s gigs
Philstar.com asked Janella Salvador what were the key moments that led her to stage her 10th anniversary concert......»»
Liza Soberano values double cleansing, sunblock in skincare routines
In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, the actress shared what she currently considers the most important step of her daily skincare routine......»»
Bea Alonzo no longer wearing engagement ring from Dominic Roque
Upon closer inspection into photos Philstar.com took at the event, Bea was photographed no longer wearing the engagement ring she received from her fiancé Dominic, when the businessman and content creator proposed to her in Las Casas FIlipinas de Acuzar last July 18......»»
‘Di ako naghugas ng kamay’: Heart Evangelista on shaking Lee Min Ho’s hand; Song Hye Kyo, TWICE Mina encounters
In an interview with Philstar.com, the Filipina actress and international fashion influencer shared her experience about personally meeting and shaking hands with the Korean superstar......»»
‘Nag-ROI na s’ya’: Heart Evangelista jokes about P15M Bulgari jewelry; shares birthday wish
Heart told Philstar.com that her gown is by Italian fashion label Pollini, complemented by her two interlocking Bulgari Serpenti Viper necklaces in white and yellow gold......»»
Reviews: Oppenheimer, Barbie, other Oscars 2024 nominees
Here is a compilation of Philstar.com's reviews for some of this year's Oscar nominees......»»
Speed of Cha-cha signatures betrays fake people s initiative campaign, lawmaker says
“I think that the speed that these signatures are being gathered shows that there is indeed an organized effort with a lot of resources pushing for this fake people's initiative (PI),” Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers) said in a message to Philstar.com......»»
Navigating changes in annual report compliance
To support our country’s tourism industry and make immigration services accessible to foreign nationals, the Bureau of Immigration launched the e-Services website in 2023......»»
Philippines bars entry of 3,359 foreigners in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has barred entry into the country of 3,359 foreigners in 2023, the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said immigration agents at different airports in Metro Manila, in Pampanga province, north of Manila, and Cebu province in the central Philippines stopped the foreigners of different nationalities because they we.....»»