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Chinese POGO Workers Still in Phl, Reports Say By TheNationweek.com  June 19, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — Despite the ongoing crackdown on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), hundreds of Chinese nationals continue to reside in the Philippines, with some allegedly attempting to circumvent immigration laws to avoid deportation. Some Chinese POGO workers are seeking temporary…

Online ATM Card Seller Nabbed in Anti-Scam Operation  By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.com    June 19, 2025   MANDALUYONG, Philippines – A 31-year-old woman, identified online as “Apple,” was arrested in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday for allegedly selling ATM cards online, a violation of the recently enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act. The arrest was made following…

Public Outcry Grows Against Water Service Providers; House Calls for Probe By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationweek.com  June 18, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Public discontent has swept through communities as scrutiny intensifies on water service providers amid complaints about poor services and disruptive construction activities in some cities. The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is…

NNIC Probes Overcharging Taxi Driver at NAIA By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com June 17, 2025 PASAY CITY, Philippines – The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is investigating a recent report of a metered taxi allegedly overcharging a passenger ₱1,200 for a short transfer between NAIA Terminals 3 and 2. Initial investigations showed that the taxi…

DOTr Files Criminal Raps vs. Bus Conductor in PWD Assault By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweekcom June 16, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has filed criminal charges against a bus conductor who allegedly assaulted a person with a disability (PWD) using a taser last week. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the conductor’s actions…

Cebu Pacific Marks 20 Years in Hong Kong, Honors OFWs By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.comJune 16, 2025  HONG KONG – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, marked its 20th anniversary in Hong Kong with a special tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), in recognition of their significant contributions to the airline’s success and…