Jeffrey Damicog

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Reporter at Manila Bulletin

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BI denies entry to PH of American ‘convicted for sex crime in US’

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

An American, who was convicted in the United States in 2012 of second-degree sex abuse of a 17-year-old girl, was denied entry to the Philippines and was immediately sent back to his port of origin. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the American as Matthew Stephen Gross, 36, who was intercepted at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport last June 16 upon arrival from Taiwan.
NBI arrests 4 ‘sex traffickers,’ rescues 45 ‘victims’ in Angeles City

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

Four persons were arrested while 45 individuals were rescued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) from an entertainment bar allegedly engaged in sex trafficking in Angeles City, Pampanga. In a statement, the NBI identified those arrested as Reden Roa, John Parro, Shirly Calilong, and Marilyn Ferrer. They were apprehended during an operation conducted by the NBI- Bataan District Office (NBI-BATADO) against the Field Sensation's Bar last June 1, it also said.
DOJ appeals for info on June 15 killing of a House official

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday, June 17, appealed to those who have information on the killing of an official of the House of Representatives to come forward. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said the information “no matter how small” will be crucial in the success of the investigation. Remulla’s appeal was aired following the killing last June 15 of Mauricio “Morrie” Pulhin, 63, the chief of technical staff of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
NBI arrests man in Angeles City; seizes P160,000 worth of drugs

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

A man was arrested in Angeles City in Pampanga and more than P160,000 worth of illegal drugs and marijuana vapes were seized during a buy-bust operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). In a statement, the NBI identified the suspected drugs dealer as Carl Puerto Orcine, 24, who was arrested by operatives of the NBI Pampanga District Office (NBI-PAMDO) last June 14 at a bar in Barangay Lourdes West in Angeles City.
BI transfers arrested Russian vlogger to BJMP

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

A Russian vlogger, who was arrested last April for his pranks against Filipinos that turned into viral videos in social media, has been turned over to the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, June 16. Since his arrest, Russian Youtuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has been detained at the BI’s facility. He is facing multiple charges in the country.
2 women arrested, 10 children rescued from online sexual abuse, exploitation in Tarlac

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

A woman and her sister have been arrested on suspicion of engaging in online sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Concepcion, Tarlac, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Monday, June 16. During the operation, the NBI said that 10 children were rescued and turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The arrested siblings, whose names were withheld, were presented before the media by NBI Director Jaime B.
Fugitive Chinese national turned over to China -- BI

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

A fugitive Chinese national has been turned over to China after he was barred entry to the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, June 15. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado identified the fugitive as Shi Baoyi, 36, who was turned over to Chinese authorities last June 9 and boarded a flight to Guangzhou, China.
BI assures full cooperation in Senate’s probe on ‘corruptions’

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthoy M. Viado on Sunday, June 15, said the he and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) will fully cooperate with the Senate in the probe on alleged corruptions. “We believe that the planned hearings at the Senate will help us further ferret out the undesirable elements in the agency and to sustain the momentum of our reforms,” Viado said. Viado issued the statement in response to the pronouncement made by Sen.
NBI arrests 3 suspected online sexual abusers of children, rescues 5 kids in Davao Oriental

1 week ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

Three persons, who were reportedly engaged in online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, have been arrested while five minors have been rescued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Davao Oriental.
DOJ fortifies fight vs money laundering, terrorism after PH’s exit from EC’s list of ‘high-risk’ countries

2 weeks ago | mb.com.ph | Jeffrey Damicog

The Department of Justice (DOJ) vowed to further fortify the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing activities after the Philippines was removed from the European Commission’s (EC) list of “high-risk” countries. DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin C.