During an entrapment operation in ParaƱaque City, a Chinese national physically attacked three agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and it took a few men to subdue him, according to a GMA Network news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of GMA News. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Three agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) were physically attacked by a Chinese man during an entrapment operation in Paranaque City.
In John Consultaās exclusive report on ā24 Orasā on Tuesday, the incident occurred against members of the NBI Criminal Intelligence Division inside a building in ParaƱaque City.
Video showed one NBI agent backing away after he was punched in the face by one of the Chinese men.
Authorities had difficulty in arresting the Chinese man after his violent outburst after his companion was being arrested.
āNagulat kami. Lumaban. Nanakit ng mga agents natin. Very bothering yung ginagawa nung isang suspect na lumaban sa mga otoridad kasi parang hindi na niya kinakatakutan ang local authorities. Hindi na sila natakot kahit alam nila otoridad,ā said Noel Bocaling, NBI Intelligence Service assistant director.
(We were caught off guard because he fought back and hurt our agents. What he did was very bothering because it seemed like he was not afraid of local authorities.)
āIt took at least three men to subdue the said person pero kung unarmed, you will practice maximum tolerance din pagdating sa ganyan. Huliin mo talaga kaya tatlong agents dyan ang nasaktan,ā he added.
(It took at least three men to subdue the said person, but he was unarmed, [so] you will practice maximum tolerance in this case. You need to arrest them, but in the process three of our agents got hurt.)
According to the NBI, one of the Chinese men is facing a complaint for allegedly keeping the complainantās passport as ransom.
āPassport na ayaw isuli and the passport will be returned for a fee kaya pumunta kami doon in an entrapment operation. Naghanda kami ng pera, ng marked money, para ibayad and then after dun, ang plano huliin,ā Bocaling said.
(The suspect will only return the complainantās passport if he pays the fee, so we prepared marked money for the entrapment operation and the plan was to capture him.)
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, do you consider your city a hot spot of criminal activities and violent incidents involving Chinese nationals?
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The tourism of the industry of the Philippines accounted for a share of 8.9% of the nationās gross domestic product (GDP) for the year 2024, according to a BusinessWorld news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of BusinessWorld. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
THE SHARE of the tourism industry in the Philippine economy rose to a five-year high of 8.9% in 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday.
Tourism direct gross value added (TDGVA) ā an indicator of the economic contribution from tourism-related activities ā jumped by 11.2% year on year to P2.35 trillion last year, preliminary data from the PSA showed.
However, TDGVA growth was slower than the 49.9% surge logged in 2023 and the slowest annual growth since the 10.3% expansion in 2020.
Despite the slower growth, the share of TDGVA to the economy rose to 8.9% in 2024, the highest share since the 12.9% recorded in 2019.
By industry, country-specific tourism characteristics goods ā shopping accounted for 21.8% of the total with P512.68 billion. It was followed by miscellaneous services (20.2% share or P476.23 billion) and accommodation services for visitors (18.4% share or P432.9 billion).
Domestic tourism expenditure, which includes resident visitorsā spending within the country on a domestic trip or as part of an international trip, grew by 16.4% to P3.16 trillion last year.
Outbound tourism spending reached P345.68 billion in 2024, rising by 37.5% from P251.35 billion in 2023.
Inbound tourism expenditure, meanwhile, inched up by 0.4% annually to P699.99 billion. Total employment in the tourism sector grew by 6.1% to 6.75 million in 2024. Tourism accounted for 13.8% of the total jobs in the country in 2024.
The majority of the tourism-related jobs were centered on miscellaneous activities. The health and wellness sector employed 1.83 million, accounting for a 27.1% share.
The accommodation and food and beverage sector had 1.69 million workers (25% share), while passenger transport had 1.67 million workers (24.7%).
Reinielle Matt M. Erece, an economist at Oikonomiya Advisory and Research, Inc. said easing inflation helped boost tourism spending last year.
āLower inflation relative to 2023 and better economic conditions in the country may have encouraged tourists due to better prices,ā he said in an e-mail. Inflation averaged 3.2% in 2024, cooling from the 15-year high of 6% in 2023.
Last year, the Department of Tourism recorded 5.95 million visitor arrivals, falling short of its 7.7 million target.
āWhile Philippine tourism has made substantial progress ā particularly in revenue generation ā it hasnāt achieved full recovery in terms of visitor numbers, and the pace of recovery appears to be slowing in early 2025,ā Leonardo A. Lanzona, Jr., an economics professor in Ateneo de Manila University, said in an e-mail.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think Philippine tourism will end up being weaker as an economic sector this year? Do you think the weakening Philippine Peso will convince foreigners to visit the Philippines very soon?
Recently in the City of Las PiƱas, the Lab for All caravan was formally launched in Barangay BF International-CAA and more than six hundred local residents availed of the free medical and social services, the City Government announced via social media. Mayor-elect April Aguilar attended the launch and met with locals.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of the City Government. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
The Lab For All Caravan officially launched its series of medical missions in Las PiƱas City on Friday, June 13, with its first at the CAA Elementary School Covered Court in BF International / CAA. Over 600 residents gathered early in the day to avail of the free medical and social services brought by the program, which aims to deliver accessible healthcare and assistance directly to communities.
Residents availed of a wide range of free services including medical consultations, chest x-rays, blood sugar and cholesterol testing, body mass index computation, and the issuance of maintenance medicines.
Mayor-elect April Aguilar was present to oversee the conduct of the activity and express her gratitude to the organizers for choosing Las PiƱas as one of the host cities. She emphasized the importance of making healthcare more reachable, especially for those who need it most.
Aside from medical services, Pag-IBIG Fund was also on site to assist residents with membership concerns, applications, and other related services.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do know when will the Lab for All caravan arrive in your local community?
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Recently authorities here in the Philippines deported over one hundred Chinese nationals who previously worked for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), according to a news report by GMA News.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the GMA News. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Some 100 Chinese individuals who worked for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) were deported to China on Tuesday.
According to Saleema Refran’s report on Balitanghali, they were deported at around 10:40 a.m.
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said China paid for the airfare of the deportees, with the goal of ensuring that they will not be able to escape.
“Importante kasi sa kanila ‘yan dahil marami silang nakukuhang impormasyon dito sa mga bosses kung paano sila nag o-operate, saan sila nag-o-operate, at anu-anong mga sistema sa money laundering ang ginagamit nila,” PAOCC Executive Director Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz said.
(It’s important to them because they get a lot of information from the bosses here. How they operate, where they operate, and what money laundering systems they use.)
“Ang ayaw kasi nila siyempre ‘yung hindi nakakarating sa China mismo ‘yung mga boss nitong operation ng POGO,” he added.
(What they really don’t want, of course, is for the bosses of these POGO operations to not arrive in China.)
Once in China, the deportees will undergo investigation for scamming, cybercrime, fraud, and money laundering.
Broken apart ā Meanwhile, the Filipino partners and spouses of the deportees were emotional when saying their goodbyes, including one who even brought their six-month child.
“Sobrang sakit po kasi may anak po kami (It really hurts because we have a child),” one of the women said.
The mother is already in contact with the deportee’s family and China, and plans to follow him there with their daughter.
The former workers were arrested during anti-POGO operations in Cebu, Cavite, ParaƱaque, and Pasay.
They have been declared undesirable aliens due to lack of visas and work permits, and for working in illegal POGOs. Aside from these, they have also been blacklisted and can no longer return to the Philippines.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the authorities should do more apprehending the many illegal aliens (former POGO workers) still on the loose so that more will get deported? Are you concerned that there could be many Filipinos who became personally involved with foreigners who worked in POGOs?
Recently in the City of Las PiƱas, a job fair that took place on June 12, 2025, inside Robinsons Las PiƱas (AKA Robinsons Place Las PiƱas) attracted almost seven hundred applicants resulting in the on-the-spot hiring of thirty-four, the City Government announced via social media.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of the City Government. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Robinsons Las PiƱas served as one of two venues for the simultaneous Independence Day Job Fair organized by the Las PiƱas Public Employment Service Office on Thursday, June 12. A total of 698 applicants participated in the activity, which featured local companies and employment agencies actively recruiting for various positions.
Out of those who applied, 34 were hired on the spot following initial screenings and interviews conducted by participating employers. The event aimed to support the cityās jobseekers in securing stable employment and was part of Las PiƱasā broader observance of the 126th Independence Day.
Mayor-elect April Aguilar acknowledged the efforts of PESO and partner employers in bringing opportunities directly to the community.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you want to see more job fairs held within the city for the rest of the year?
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, two traffic violators were apprehended by the Highway Patrol Group (HGP) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and seized from them a gun, ammunition and even bullet-proof vests to name a few, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA). It turns out, the suspects were previously involved in extortion.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Two persons arrested for traffic violations by the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) were later found to be behind an extortion scheme using the name of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
The HPG operatives also seized a 9mm pistol, ammunition, handheld radios, three bulletproof vests and a C-4 explosive.
āWe are investigating because they appear to be ready for any armed confrontation, and why were they carrying C-4?ā Matta said in a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Sunday.
āWe are also conducting a follow-up operation because the report we received was that there was another vehicle that was able to flee.ā
Ambassador Markus Lacanilao, Special Envoy on Transnational Crime, said Joselito was among the three arrested in an entrapment in Pasay City in March last year but later posted bail.
Joselitoās group allegedly threatened to shut down an emission testing business if the owner would not give PHP5 million. Lacanilao said the apprehended vehicle was the same car used by three suspects.
āThey were asking money in exchange for the approval of business lime medicine and emission. And they were showing a video of the man posing as undersecretary at the Office of the President,ā Lacanilao said.
Lacanilao advised the public not to yield to extortion demands using the name of the First Family and instead report the matter to authorities.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that armed extortionists and fraudsters could be lurking around? Do you know anyone who was extorted over the past twelve months? Was there a business joint in your local community that got harassed by extortionists?
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After spending time behind bars in Bicutan, the troublesome Russian streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was recently transferred to the Muntinlupa facility of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), according to a Manila Standard news report. For the newcomers reading this, the Russian streamer caused trouble her in the Philippines which you can see for yourselves by clicking here, here and here.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Standard Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Detained controversial Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was transferred from the Bureau of Immigrationās jail in Bicutan to the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Muntinlupa.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said Zdorovetskiy was transferred to the BJMP last June 11 as he faces more local cases in the Philippines.
āZdorovetskiy will remain in the BJMPās custody until the resolution of his court cases, before he will be returned to the BI for deportation,ā the BI Chief said.
The detained foreigner previously requested for temporary release under bail, but the agency emphasized that no such relief has been granted.
In a document submitted to the BI, Zdorovetskiy claimed he has no intention of evading deportation, and pledged to stay within the National Capital Region. He also said he would immediately submit himself to BI custody should a deportation order be issued against him.
The BI received Zdorovetskiyās request but made it clear that the Bureau is not inclined to grant his appeal.
āThis is not just a matter of administrative procedureāit is about protecting the integrity of our immigration laws,ā said Viado.
āForeign nationals who abuse our hospitality and violate our laws must face the consequences. The Bureau is resolute: we will not allow our deportation process to be undermined by publicity tactics or legal maneuvering. No special treatment will be given.ā
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the Russian streamer will be able to last long behind jail here in the Philippines?
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Sworn into office by Gaerlan were Brian Yamsuan as ParaƱaque District 2 Representative, Benjo Bernabe as ParaƱaque City Vice Mayor, Tess de Asis as ParaƱaque District 2 City Councilor, Binky Favis as ParaƱaque District 2 City Councilor and Shannine Olivarez as ParaƱaque District 1 City Councilor.
Brian Yamsuan sworn-in as ParaƱaque City District 2 Representative. (image captured from Brian Yamsuan Facebook page video)
Each of them was formally sworn in by turn and with the presence of their respective family members. Present during Benjo Bernabeās taking of the oath of office was former ParaƱaque City Mayor Florencio āJunā Bernabe. Bernabeās turn can be viewed in full by clicking https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ATYd4yrBC/
For the newcomers reading this, ParaƱaque City has two districts and each one has eight seats for the City Council. The Vice Mayor is elected throughout the city. The new term of office for those who got elected or re-elected will start on June 30, 2025.
Benjo Bernabe sworn in as Vice Mayor of ParaƱaque City. Present were members of his family, including former Mayor Florencio “Jun” Bernabe. (image captured from Benjo Bernabe Official Facebook page video)
The newly sworn-in Team Pag-Asa members showing their certificates in the presence of Supreme Court Associate Justice.Samuel Gaerlan.From left to right are ParaƱaque District 2 City Councilor Binky Favis, District 2 City Councilor Tess de Asis, District 1 City Councilor Shannine Olivarez, District 2 Representative Brian Yamsuan and Vice Mayor Benjo Bernabe. (photo source – Benjo Bernabe Facebook account)
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you hopeful that meaningful and positive reforms in the city will begin once the newly sworn-in Team Pag-Asa members take office?
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Recently in the City of Las PiƱas, the incoming Mayor April Aguilar continued to make her presence felt as she attended a blood donation drive in Barangay Pamplona Tres, the City Government announced via social media.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of the City Government. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
Mayor-elect April Aguilar attended the 1673rd Worldwide Blood Drive organized by the World Mission Society Church of God on Wednesday, June 11, at the Church of God in Pamplona Tres. The activity was held in line with the global celebration of World Blood Donor Day.
With the theme āGive Life Through the Love of the Passover,ā the event aimed to promote the spirit of voluntary blood donation and compassion. It was supported by the Philippine Blood Center and the Las PiƱas City Health Office, ensuring safe procedures and medical oversight throughout the activity.
Mayor-elect Aguilar expressed her appreciation for the Church of Godās consistent efforts to support public health, especially through community-based initiatives such as this. She also recognized the volunteers and donors who participated in the drive, noting their contribution to saving lives and strengthening the cityās blood supply reserves.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think that more blood donation drive events should be held locally?
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As some of you are already aware, I fully stand with Israel which is very connected with my uncompromising faith in the Lord. I keep on praying to Him for Israel to overwhelm its enemies, rescue the hostages and recover from the effects of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks committed by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. I can assure all of you that nobody from the evil Islamo-Leftist mob, nobody from the pro-Palestine radicals, nobody from the terrorist leadership of Iran and nobody from any evil society would stop me from supporting and loving Israel.
Now, on with the latest developmentsā¦
It has been days since the war between Israel and the terrorist state of Iran started. This is a war that did not just start out of the blue. In reality, it has been building up for a very long time going back to the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution when the Ayatollah and his henchmen came to power. Iran drastically changed into what is now an Islamic state driven by an evil ideology that includes genocide (including the annihilation of Israel and Western democracy), hatred, violence and terrorism.
No matter what the Islamists, the Leftists and their mainstream news media partners-in-crime (read: Reuters, Associated Press, and Agence France-Presse) say, it cannot be denied that Iran is a terrorist state and their leaders and officials chanted āDeath to Americaā, āDeath to Israelā and āDeath to Englandā so many times through the years. Iran also brutalized Iranian civilians who refused to be part of their culture of terrorism.
Along the way, Iran had been lying to the whole world as they kept moving forward with their uranium enrichment program and nuclear projects which were designed for mass destruction, not for energy. Given how hateful and evil Iranās government really is, they should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons.
That being said, Israel launched a series of strategic aerial attacks in Iran hitting military facilities, nuclear sites and government facilities. Israel is at conflict with the Ayatollah-led government and not the civilians of Iran. In fact, Israelās assault against Iran is meant to bring down the wicked regime and pave the way for millions of Iran to become free and hopefully move their nation towards Democracy. Israel is also doing the world a favor as Iran intends to be able to fire weapons of mass destruction (WMD) at Europe, Africa and even America.
To learn about the history between Israel and Iran, watch Ben Shapiroās explanatory video below.
It should be noted that Israel is not only in conflict with Iran. Israel also has terrorist supporter Qatar (which has Islamic terrorist news network and propagandist Al Jazeera), Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, Houthi terrorists and Hezbollah to deal with. Iran funded and armed Hamas, Houthi terrorists and Hezbollah for a long time now. I should also mention that the corrupted mainstream news media remain antagonistic towards Israel and they allowed themselves to be partners-in-crime of Iran and Islamic terrorists.
Israelās war with Iran is very costly and they are focused on achieving their goals to not only bring down the evil regime but also secure the safety of the Jewish state. Watch the comprehensive videos of travelingisrael and pay close attention to the details.
As mentioned earlier, you cannot rely on the mainstream news media for international updates or breaking news about the Israel-Iran war. Reuters, Associated Press and Agence France-Presse have sold their souls to Islamo-Leftists a long time ago and it is unfortunate that other smaller news organizations worldwide subscribed to their news feed which are filled with lies and distorted details designed to make Israel look bad and make people hate Israel. If you want truth and clarity, better get the news from TBN Israel and Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). Some selected news videos posted below for you all.
As some of you may be aware right now, I will always stand with Israel and I reject all forms of evil. Learn from what God declared in the holy scriptures below.
Now the Lord had said to Abram:
āGet out of your country,
From your family
And from your fatherās house,
To a land that I will show you.
I will make you a great nation;
I will bless you
And make your name great;
And you shall be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you,
And I will curse him who curses you;
And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.ā
Genesis 12:1-3 (NKJV)
Again God said to him, Your name is Jacob [supplanter]; you shall not be called Jacob any longer, but Israel shall be your name. So He called him Israel [contender with God].
And God said to him, I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall come from you and kings shall be born of your stock;
The land which I gave Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and to your descendants after you I will give the land.
Genesis 35:10-12 (AMPC)
No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,ā
Says the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV)
Also, let me remind you that Lord Jesus is the hope of all nations. Never allow the forces of evil to bring you down. Never let the wicked ones pull you away from the Lord. Learn from the scriptures below.
For there [is only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
1 Timothy 2:5 (AMPC)
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NKJV)
āI am a true sprouting vine, and the farmer who tends the vine is my Father. He cares for the branches connected to me by lifting and propping up the fruitless branches and pruning every fruitful branch to yield a greater harvest. The words I have spoken over you have already cleansed you. So you must remain in life-union with me, for I remain in life-union with you. For as a branch severed from the vine will not bear fruit, so your life will be fruitless unless you live your life intimately joined to mine.
āI am the sprouting vine and youāre my branches. As you live in union with me as your source, fruitfulness will stream from within youābut when you live separated from me you are powerless. 6If a person is separated from me, he is discarded; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire to be burned. But if you live in life-union with me and if my words live powerfully within youāthen you can ask whatever you desire and it will be done. When your lives bear abundant fruit, you demonstrate that you are my mature disciples who glorify my Father!
John 15:1-8 (TPT)
Always pray to the Lord in support of Israel, its government, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and its stakeholders. Learn to love and bless the Jewish people and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray to Him for Israelās victory over terrorist state Iran, for the existence of the Jewish state and Western democracy, and for the freedom of the Iranian people.
Author Carlo Carrasco 