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DOJ to help 400 Filipino job-seekers duped in Italy
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday assured the 400 Filipinos allegedly victimized by an Italy-based immigration consultancy firm that the Department of Justice will take the necessary steps to help them. “Affidavits will be taken so they can properly complain and put together a case. Whatever it is, we will help them draw out the truth,” said Remulla, adding that he has assigned Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan "to come up with a few draft affidavits so we can assist these people para di na sila maghahanap ng abogado.” Earlier, some 400 Filipinos who said they were duped into shelling out large sums of money in exchange for employment opportunities in Italy found an ally in Senator Risa Hontiveros who filed a resolution Wednesday calling for an investigation into the alleged recruitment scam. The Daily Tribune has run a series on the alleged scam by Alpha Assistenza SRL, an Italy-based immigration consultancy firm. In Senate Resolution 814, Hontiveros detailed the alleged fraudulent scheme of the immigration consultancy firm that preyed on Filipinos dreaming of working in the European country. “It is alleged that Alpha Assistenza SRL provided over 400 Filipino 'victims' with falsified Nulla Osta, a document issued by Italian immigration authorities authorizing a non-European Union national to apply for a work visa at an Italian embassy or consulate,” the resolution read. “The falsified Nulla Osta resulted in the rejection of the victims’ applications when the said documents were presented to the Italy Visa Application Center (VIA PIASI Center),” it added. The senator said the Filipino applicants were met at the VIA PIASI Center located in Makati City by a Philippine agent designated in electronic messages by Krizelle Respicio, Alpha Assistenza SRL’s chief executive officer and immigration consultant. She said the State is mandated by the Constitution to afford full protection to laborers, both local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and to promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all. Hontiveros added: “Because of the principle of territoriality, our statutes are generally only effective within Philippine territory; and there is thus an urgent need to protect Filipinos from possible recruitment perpetuated by companies based overseas.” In an interview on Daily Tribune's digital show "Usapang OFW" last week, several complainants, namely Vanessa Antonio, Enrique Catilo and Apple Cabasis, said Alpha Assistenza SRL headed by Filipino co-CEOs Krizelle Respicio and Frederick Dutaro may have duped more than 400 Filipinos. They also accused Consul General Elmer Cato of ignoring their grievances against Alpha Assistenza SRL. The post DOJ to help 400 Filipino job-seekers duped in Italy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Nine nurses hired for Lapu-Lapu hospital — Mayor Chan
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City government was already able to hire 9 additional nurses that woould be deployed in hospitals in the city. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that these nurses were locally hired by them and would be assigned at the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital (LLCH). He also said that they […] The post Nine nurses hired for Lapu-Lapu hospital — Mayor Chan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Chinese national, 6 others held at MCIA for fake Letter of Acceptance
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – Six Filipinos and one Chinese national were being held at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) this afternoon, January 13, 2021, after authorities discovered that their Letter of Acceptance from the Lapu-Lapu City Government was falsified. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that the city’s personnel assigned at the airport to […] The post Chinese national, 6 others held at MCIA for fake Letter of Acceptance appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war
Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»
Oplan Harabas yields 3 drivers positive for drugs
FOLLOWING the surprise drug test conducted by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Davao and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on public utility vehicles (PUVs) last March 26, 2024, two taxi drivers in Davao City were found to be positive for drugs......»»
Mandaue drug bust: P476,000 ‘shabu’ seized from HVI
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities seized suspected shabu worth at least P476,000 from a 45-year-old man described as a high-value individual during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Mandaue City early on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024. The operation took place along Realty Road in the North Reclamation Area in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu. The.....»»
CHR probes Davao drug war deaths
The Commission on Human Rights yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city......»»
PDEA: 7 drivers yield positive results in drug testing
PDEA: 7 drivers yield positive results in drug testing.....»»
7 dead after Davao City Mayor Duterte declares war vs. drugs
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 March) – Two more drug suspects died in separate buy-bust operations in Toril District here before dawn Tuesday, after they allegedly resisted arrest, a police official said. This brought the number of fatalities to seven since Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a “war” on illegal drugs last March […].....»»
Drug suspect slain in Davao sting
An alleged major drug trafficker was killed in a sting in Davao City on Saturday......»»
Shabu dealer linked to Dawlah Islamiya busted in Marawi
Another drug trafficker identified with the Dawlah Islamiya was arrested after selling P102,000 worth of shabu to non-uniformed policemen in a sting operation Thursday in Barangay Cabasaran in Marawi City......»»
Drug den in Punta Princesa, Cebu City shut down, three men nabbed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the help of concerned citizens, law enforcers arrested three newly identified drug personalities and dismantled a suspected drug den in Sitio Tres de Abril, Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024. The drug bust took place at around 1:25 p.m. in the barangay, which was previously.....»»
Drug den in Brgy. Apas: Couple nabbed, P108,800 ‘shabu’ seized
CEBU CITY, Philippine — A couple was arrested for allegedly running a drug den in Barangay Apas, Cebu City on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with call center agents and habal-habal drivers as their usual clients. A buy-bust operation at around 5:30 p.m. led to the arrest of Jonathan Roca, 44, and his common law partner,.....»»
PDEA-7: No marijuana-flavored vapes in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – No marijuana-flavored vapes have been monitored so far in Central Visayas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the region, said. This was according to Intelligence Agent IlI Jonar V. Cuayzon, chief of the Intelligence and Investigation Section of PDEA Regional Office 7. Cuayzon, however, said that they are not discounting the.....»»
Mayor Chan inspects construction of Pangan-an bridge
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan of Lapu-Lapu City led an ocular inspection for the construction of a bridge linking the islet barangay of Pangan-an to mainland Olango Island. Accompanied by representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), City Engineering Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), City Planning.....»»
Police intelligence officer killed in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – A police intelligence officer assigned in Cotabato province was killed in a gun attack along the circumferential road in Barangay Sinawal here Sunday night. Col. Nicomedes Olaivar Jr., city police director, said Corporal Ricky Mendoza Gomez was traversing a portion of the circumferential road aboard a motorcycle […].....»»
Chan questions resumption of vessel dismantling works in Punta Engaño
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The cease and desist order (CDO) that Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan issued against the dismantling of a ship that got stuck on the shores of Sitio Jansen in Barangay Punta Engano has not been lifted. Chan issued the clarification following reports that cutting works to dismantle the ship has resumed......»»
DPWH to fund P5.385B worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu in 2025
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will fund P5.385 billion worth of projects for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. These projects were submitted to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan during its City Development Council (CDC) meeting. The amount has four components, which consist of the Asset Preservation Program, National Road Network.....»»
Solo parents deserve bigger cash subsidy – Rep. Chan
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Solo parents, who are receiving minimum and below minimum wage, deserve more than the P1, 000 cash subsidy that is provided for in the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. This was according to Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan. Chan, who delivered a privilege speech during the “All Women Legislators.....»»