Seized Chinese released after paying ransom
A Chinese man seized in Makati has been released in Imus, Cavite after his family reportedly paid ransom to the kidnappers......»»
Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos
Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»
8 ‘auspicious’ Chinese New Year food
To welcome the new year and to attract the good luck that it would bring, the Chinese have included in their annual tradition the serving of “auspicious” food every Chinese New Year, which falls on February 10 this 2024......»»
Chinese presence at NGCP
The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»
Vhong Navarro case: Last convict now in Bilibid
Businessman Ferdinand Guerrero, the last of four people convicted of the serious illegal detention for ransom of actor-host Vhong Navarro, was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa yesterday......»»
Kapwa-akusado ni Cedric Lee sa kaso ni Vhong Navarro sumuko na sa NBI
MAKALIPAS ang halos dalawang linggo, sumuko na rin sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) si Ferdinand Guerrero, ang kapwa-akusado ni Cedric Lee. Ito ay kaugnay pa rin sa kasong serious illegal detention for ransom na isinampa ng TV host-actor na si Vhong Navarro sa apat na suspek na sina Lee, Guerrero, modelong si Deniece Cornejo,.....»»
Deniece Cornejo nakakulong sa Mandaluyong, Cedric Lee nasa NBI pa rin
DINALA sa magkakaibang kulungan sa Metro Manila sina Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee at iba pang nahatulan ng serious illegal detention for ransom na isinampa ng TV host-actor na si Vhong Navarro. Nasa Correctional Institution for Women sa Mandaluyong City si Deniece, habang ang kanyang fellow convict na si Simeon Raz ay inilagay sa Reception and.....»»
Explainer: Serious illegal detention for ransom, what is it?
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a ruling on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) delivered a verdict that stirred the nation’s interest in the 10-year legal case involving a prominent celebrity. Businessman Cedric Lee, model Deniece Cornejo, Ferdinand Guerrero, and Simeon Palma Raz were found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of.....»»
Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee get life term
A Taguig court yesterday found model Deniece Cornejo, businessman Cedric Lee and two others guilty of serious illegal detention for ransom of actor-host Vhong Navarro......»»
A life story that’s straight out of a movie
In the book 2X: Life After Kidnapping, architect and feng shui master Ka Kuen Chua tells a blow-by- blow account of his ordeal in the hands of his tormentors. Published by Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc., Kaisa Heritage Foundation, Inc., and Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order (MRPO), the 167-page, 28-chapter book is a captivating read. Ka Kuen, a former head of the anti-crime group MRPO, was a victim of kidnapping for ransom not just once but twice......»»
Japanese national nabbed for ‘lewd act’ released after posting bail
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A Japanese national, who was arrested for allegedly committing a lewd act while on a plane to Cebu, was released on Friday after he posted bail of P3,000. Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO), said that the 20-year-old suspect was charged for the violation.....»»
Hear ye, I will ease your burden but when? (2nd of 2 parts)
The Ease of Paying Taxes Act touches on one “problematic” process that occurs after the filing of tax returns – the refund process which is generally viewed as time-consuming......»»
Dealer killed, P13.6-M worth shabu seized in Sulu raid
Anti-narcotics agents seized P13.6 million worth shabu from a peddler who was killed in a shootout he provoked when he sensed he was to be arrested after a tradeoff in Luuk, Sulu on Saturday......»»
2 CNTs killed, 3 high-powered firearms seized in Pambujan encounter
Two CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) were killed and three high-powered firearms were seized by government troops after an armed encounter in Sitio Badulan, Barangay Cagbigajo, Pambujan, Northern Samar on July 22, 2023......»»
Cebu City drug bust: 5 persons nabbed, P102,000 ‘shabu’ seized
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City drug bust led to the arrest of a man, who was once arrested for a drug case and released on bail, and his nephew and 3 others after a buy bust in Barangay Basak-San Nicolas, Cebu City on Thursday evening, February 15, 2024. The operation, which was initiated.....»»
Church pays tribute to late chief executive minister
The Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ or PMCC (4th Watch) is paying tribute to the life of Apostle Arsenio Ferriol, the church’s chief executive minister, who passed away on May 19 at the age of 88......»»
The skidding peso again?
The peso is skidding again and no one is paying attention anymore......»»
Barangay Poblacion 3 hauls championship in Saulog Tagbilaran 2024
Besides the vibrant colors, upbeat music, and gleeful crowd, the Saulog Tagbilaran 2024 street dancing competition and grand ritual showdown became a celebration to ponder paying homage to Señor San Jose with the recent victory of Barangay Poblacion 3 as this year’s overall champion in both categories. This year’s Saulog sa Tagbilaran street dancing competition.....»»
Tourists transfer to Cordova as Lapu-Lapu City imposes environmental fee
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Several local and foreign tourists who had booked island hopping tours in Lapu-Lapu City decided to transfer to Cordova town on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, reportedly to avoid paying the P100 environmental fee implemented starting that day. According to Mark Ramirez, a pump boat operator, around four of their bookings from.....»»
Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag
“We join the nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to Sen. Saguisag, an activist who never lost his bearings through the twists and turns of the people’s struggle. From taking the cudgels for human rights victims during the Marcos dictatorship, voting against the US Military Bases Agreement in the Senate, to opposing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte’s fascist regimes, Sen. Saguisag’s long life of service to the nation and the people will always be cherished." The post Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
COA flags Eastern Samar LGU over underpaid employees
The Commission on Audit has called out the provincial government of Eastern Samar for paying contract of service and job order employees below the prescribed daily minimum wage in the region......»»