A parcel from Thailand containing a live leopard gecko was seized by the Bureau of Customs- NAIA (BOC-NAIA) in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on July 05, 2021. The parcel arrived at Paircargo warehouse without the required import permit from the DENR, prompting the conduct of 100% physical examination thereof. … Read more
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has given foreign nationals whose visas here have expired during the pandemic a grace period until November 30 this year to apply for renewal of their visas. In an order issued last Wednesday, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that for humanitarian reasons, the BI is allowing aliens, whose converted visas … Read more
An Open Letter for Max Defense Dear Sir, Your Philippine Air Force appreciates your efforts and genuine concern particularly on spreading awareness to our AFP and aviation enthusiasts and helping our air force achieve its vision of becoming a more capable and credible Air Force. However, your latest article pointed out several information that are … Read more
The Bureau of Customs-NAIA (BOC-NAIA) cleared another batch of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, with 1,124,100 doses, aboard All Nippon airlines on July 08, 2021. The vaccine donation from the Government of Japan, consigned to the Department of Health (DOH), arrived via Flight No. NH819 at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at around 9:00 pm and … Read more
Manila, Philippines: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomed the arrival of 1,124,100 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by the Japanese government on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Villamor Airbase. The donated vaccines are part of Japan’s assistance to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-nations and on top of its contribution to the COVAX facility. … Read more
TOURISM, JOB GENERATION IN ILOCOS TO GET BOOST AS DOTR, PPA INAUGURATE EXPANDED SALOMAGUE PORT As the country moves forward towards recovery amid the pandemic, the government is banking on the tourism industry to revive the economy. On Thursday, 08 July 2021, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade, together with Philippine Ports Authority General … Read more
China is the world’s top COVID-19 vaccine supplier, according to China’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Huang Xilian. Delighted to know that as of July 2021, China has provided more than 480 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the world! This number totals the most vaccines supplied by a country to the world. The whopping 480 … Read more
PASIG CITY, Philippines – National Task Force (NTF) against COVID 19 Chief Implementer and Vaccine Czar Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., has encouraged all local government units (LGUs) to prioritize the administration of the second dose especially of Sinovac vaccines within the next two weeks in order to address slippages in deliveries. In Advisory 62 released … Read more
Manila – Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said that a total of 826 personnel with 107 equipment are now prepositioned around Taal Volcano in case another explosive eruption happens. Citing a report from the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance, Secretary Villar said that the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) of DPWH Regional Office IV-A … Read more
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, June 28, reiterated that he would not allow students to go back to face-to-face classes despite the start of the vaccination of the country’s educators. The President made the remarks after Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reported the government’s move of symbolically inoculating government workers such as soldiers, policemen, jail … Read more
Manila, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs recently filed three (3) criminal complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) involving P86 million worth of misdeclared smuggled goods. The first case is against JANTHEARA TRADING INTERNATIONAL for the alleged misdeclaration of an estimated 2,500 bags of imported onions amounting to P3,315,350.96 last May 17, 2021 at … Read more
CEBU CITY, Philippines: The country’s COVID-19 task forces emphasized the need for the national government and the provincial government of Cebu to work together to protect the province from the threat of COVID-19 being a major gateway to Visayas and Luzon. This was among the major discussion points during a meeting on Tuesday, June 29, … Read more
Negros Oriental, Philippines – The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, General Cirilito E Sobejana, reminisced his younger years as a Lieutenant in the 11th Infantry (Lapu-Lapu) Battalion, Philippine Army, during his visit yesterday, June 28, 2021 (Monday) at Headquarters, 11IB, Barangay Salag, Siaton, Negros Oriental. General Sobejana, who is about to retire … Read more
Subic, Philippines – As the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensifies border security nationwide, the Port of Subic through the efforts of its Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) on June 24, 2021 seized smuggled cigarettes estimated to have a value of Php 92 Million. Through the issuance of a Pre-lodgment Control Order (PLCO), the two … Read more