Metro Sun Daily

19/01/2025

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it has initiated deportation proceedings against 29 foreigners caught operating an illegal online gaming facility.

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it has initiated deportation proceedings against 29 foreigners caught operating an illegal online gaming facility. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado made the announcement after the said foreign workers were arrested Wednesday afternoon during a raid in a...

19/01/2025

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) conducted a raid on Friday in residential and commercial areas across Pasay and Parañaque Cities, targeting numerous illegal power connections tapped into the LRT-1 Baclaran Station’s power lines.

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) conducted a raid on Friday in residential and commercial areas across Pasay and Parañaque Cities, targeting numerous illegal power connections tapped into the LRT-1 Baclaran Station's power lines. The operation, prompted by a complaint from LRT-1 management, result...

19/01/2025

SURIGAO del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has raised serious concerns over the potential risks posed by Chinese control within the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), questioning the implications of Chinese nationals occupying key decision-making roles in the corporation, given its critical role in the country’s energy security.

SURIGAO del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has raised serious concerns over the potential risks posed by Chinese control within the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), questioning the implications of Chinese nationals occupying key decision-making roles in the corporation, given its....

19/01/2025

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has received reports that the alleged killer of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Dafnie Nacalaban has confessed to the crime in Kuwait.

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has received reports that the alleged killer of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Dafnie Nacalaban has confessed to the crime in Kuwait. Nacalaban, a household service worker in Kuwait since December 2019, was reported missing by her employer in October 2024. Her...

19/01/2025

THE Philippine government is spending an additional P3.03 billion this year to bolster its infrastructure buildup in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the northeastern section of the disputed Spratly Archipelago.

THE Philippine government is spending an additional P3.03 billion this year to bolster its infrastructure buildup in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the northeastern section of the disputed Spratly Archipelago. “Congress has earmarked an additional P1.65 billion to develop the Pag-asa Island ai...

10/01/2025

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) anti-terrorist group (ATG) arrested Joy Dagonano Gulmatico, 29, on Thursday evening at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) anti-terrorist group (ATG) arrested Joy Dagonano Gulmatico, 29, on Thursday evening at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. Gulmatico arrived from Sierra Leone on an Ethiopian Airlines flight. BI-ATG head Bienvenido Castillo III reported that Gulmatico...

07/01/2025

ALBAY Representative Joey Salceda today filed House Bill No. 11252, seeking to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise for another 25 years.

ALBAY Representative Joey Salceda today filed House Bill No. 11252, seeking to renew ABS-CBN's franchise for another 25 years. In a statement, Rep. Salceda emphasized the importance of a competitive media landscape for the free exchange of ideas and keeping the public informed. He argued that a virt...

07/01/2025

MAJORITY Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Monday, January 6, 2025, announces the filing of Senate Resolution No. 1267 seeking to investigate the discovery of a submersible drone, believed to be of Chinese origin, off the coast of Bgy. Inawaran, San Pascual, Masbate.

MAJORITY Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Monday, January 6, 2025, announces the filing of Senate Resolution No. 1267 seeking to investigate the discovery of a submersible drone, believed to be of Chinese origin, off the coast of Bgy. Inawaran, San Pascual, Masbate. Tolentino said the Special C...

06/01/2025

SOME 220 Filipinos were pardoned by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the country’s celebration of its 53rd National Day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday. “Mga minamahal kong kababayan, ikinagagalak kong ipabatid na sa ...

06/10/2024

THE government has provided nearly P100 million in aid to 11,808 beneficiaries of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in the Davao Region from October 2 to 5.

Nation Government distributes nearly P100M in aid to Davao Region beneficiaries admin October 6, 2024 THE government has provided nearly P100 million in aid to 11,808 beneficiaries of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in the Davao Region from October 2 to 5. The program, initiated by Speake...

06/10/2024

WHY would former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma send millions of pesos, converted to dollars, to her ex-husband in the United States using the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) diplomatic channels?

Nation Garma under scrutiny for allegedly using PNP channels to send millions to ex-husband admin October 6, 2024 WHY would former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma send millions of pesos, converted to dollars, to her ex-husband in the United States using the....

06/10/2024

THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized approximately P2 million worth of fresh onions imported from China, finding the shipment lacked necessary sanitary clearances.

Nation BOC seizes P2M worth of onions from China lacking sanitary clearance admin October 6, 2024 THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized approximately P2 million worth of fresh onions imported from China, finding the shipment lacked necessary sanitary clearances. The BOC’s Port of Manil...

06/10/2024

ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo assured that he would step down as a Senator if he does not accomplish or prove anything within three years, should he win in the upcoming election.

Nation Kapag naging senador: Rep. Erwin Tulfo promises to resign if he doesn’t accomplish anything in 3 Years admin October 6, 2024 ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo assured that he would step down as a Senator if he does not accomplish or prove anything within three years, should he win in the u...

06/10/2024

SENATE Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has warned dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo that she could face additional charges if she files her candidacy for the 2025 elections.

Nation Hontiveros warns dismissed mayor Guo of more charges if she runs in 2025 admin October 6, 2024 SENATE Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has warned dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo that she could face additional charges if she files her candidacy for the 2025 elections. Hontiveros...

21/09/2024

THE House Quad Committee on late Thursday night ordered the issuance of a show cause order to Mylah Roque, wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, as part of its ongoing investigation into illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

Nation Quad Comm issues show cause order to Harry Roque’s wife admin September 21, 2024 THE House Quad Committee on late Thursday night ordered the issuance of a show cause order to Mylah Roque, wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, as part of its ongoing investigation into illegal...

21/09/2024

SENATOR Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa urged former Iloilo City mayor Jed Mabilog on Friday, September 20 to name the police official who warned him against returning to the Philippines during the height of the drug war under former President Rodrigo Duterte.

09/09/2024

SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has accused former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo of mocking Philippine government processes and disrespecting the electoral system after she fled the country while facing human trafficking charges.

Nation Estrada accuses Guo of mocking government processes, questions facilitator’s identity admin September 9, 2024 SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has accused former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo of mocking Philippine government processes and disrespecting the electoral sy...

09/09/2024

DISMISSED Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo will remain in the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP) until the legal issues surrounding the graft case filed against her are resolved, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, on Monday.

Nation Senate retains custody of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo amidst legal dispute admin September 9, 2024 DISMISSED Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo will remain in the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP) until the legal issues surrounding the graft case filed against her are resolved,...