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Australian retiree gets life for rape
An Australian man, who has been permanently residing in the Philippines since 2011 under a special resident retirement visa, was meted a life term for raping a Filipina in 2013, the Department of Justice said yesterday......»»
I entered the US under an assumed name; is there hope?
Years ago, I applied for a visitor’s visa under my real name and was denied......»»
Over $1 billion investment to Philippines from US, says Raimondo
MANILA, The Philippines: During an official visit to Manila, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that U.S. companies have announced investments totaling more than US$1 billion in the Philippines.In a first of its kind for the Philippines, Raimondo headed a two-day trade and investment mission that included executives from 22 companies, such as United Airlines, Alphabet's Google, Visa, KKR Asia Pacific.....»»
IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»
IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»
GCash sets sights on further international expansion
With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»
Completely insane
Did Filipinos really find the “song” cute or were they just so happy that an international singer-songwriter poked fun at the “Completely Insane” traffic in Metro Manila? My guess is both, but probably more so Coldplay’s Chris Martin putting into song a daily reality that millions of Filipinos have to go through with no end in sight......»»
‘Duterte, Bato free to attend House EJK probe’
The committee on human rights of the House of Representatives is not keen on sending an invitation, much less issuing a subpoena, to former president Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, but they are free to attend its inquiry on extrajudicial killings during the previous administration’s war against illegal drugs......»»
Meds ko habambuhay na : Miles Ocampo shares struggles to be cancer-free
Actress Miles Ocampo revealed that she had a cancer but is now cancer-free after undergoing thyroid surgery last year. .....»»
EU to increase Schengen visa application fee by June 11
“The increase will apply worldwide as of June 11, 2024.".....»»
But I don’t plan on dying!
Over the years, I have had dozens of consultations from tearful clients, with the same facts and situation: a parent files a petition for their son or daughter, where the waiting time for a visa could be anywhere from 10 to 25 years......»»
The Spanish golden visa
During the meeting of the Council of Ministers last month, the ministers reached a consensus to end the practice of granting golden visas to people who purchase properties worth 500,000 euros or more......»»
EDITORIAL - Abusing visa powers
Will anomalies never end in the Bureau of Immigration? On Nov. 9, 2020 while the COVID pandemic was raging with no vaccine available, Rodrigo Duterte summoned over 40 BI employees to Malacañang to berate them over the so-called pastillas scam......»»
BI backs DFA on stricter visa controls for Chinese
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) supports the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)’s plan to implement stricter rules for the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals......»»
Enlight Migration Consultancy expands presence in Bohol
Enlight Migration Consultancy commemorates a new breakthrough with the opening of its first satellite office located at Miguel Parras St., Poblacion 2, Tagbilaran City in Bohol, in service from 9AM to 6PM on weekdays and 8AM to 12NN every Sunday. The trusted Philippine-based visa consultancy firm specializes in processing visas for students aspiring to study.....»»
They treated me like an animal- how Filipino domestic workers become trapped podcast
Migrants from the Philippines make up a huge percentage of domestic workers around the world. But when their employers are abusive, visa restrictions force them to choose between enduring more suffering or becoming illegal. By Margaret Simons Continue reading........»»
Song Kang, Kim Min Kyu show off buzz cuts, enter military service
Korean actors Song Kang and Kim Min-kyu officially began their mandatory military service for South Korea's army, but not without one more surprise for their fans......»»
Euromoney recognizes Metrobank as Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth Filipinos
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) remains the preferred bank for affluent Filipinos as it receives the Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth (UHNW) award at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2024......»»
Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024
The new year brings new hope for every Filipino dreaming of improving their economic status and living a life where they can have three meals a day. This is a modest dream of a small Filipino that remains a dream due to the lack of action from those in authority. Often, lawmakers and local officials […] The post Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024 appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Philippines, EU resume free trade agreement talks
MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced Tuesday. "Strengthening economic engagement with the EU remains a priority for the Philippines," said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, adding that the Philippines aims for an ambitious, b.....»»