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GMA Network
16-07-2025
- GMA Network
4 Pinoys rescued from online scam hub in Cambodia —BI
Four Filipinos who were rescued from an online scam hub in Cambodia have returned safely to the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Wednesday. The workers were repatriated after falling victim to a job scam that lured them to supposed high-paying jobs abroad. Instead, the victims were employed as scammers in online scam firms in Phnom Penh, according to Mao dela Cruz's Super Radyo dzBB report. Three of the victims flew out of the country as tourists while one left through a backdoor exit. 4 na Pilipino na nabiktima ng job scam sa Cambodia, naibalik na ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) sa bansa. | via Mao dela Cruz — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) July 16, 2025 The victim, who was from Palawan, said he traveled via boat to Malaysia before arriving in Thailand, Myanmar, and then Cambodia. While working, the victims recalled being forced to engage in various online scams, including 'phishing scams.' They also experienced maltreatment and were not paid for months. BI Commissioner Joel Viado condemned the incident and said the agency will strengthen monitoring in the country's ports. He also said the BI is now investigating whether any immigration personnel were involved in the backdoor exit of the victim. Meanwhile, Viado reminded the public to refrain from accepting online job offers and to only transact with licensed agencies. —Sundy Locus/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
05-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Parts of Metro Manila hit by floods as Habagat rains persist
Several areas in Metro Manila were flooded Saturday as the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat continued to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms. Ankle-deep floods were seen along parts of Greenwoods Avenue in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig, as shared by YouScooper Pristina Jimenez. State weather bureau PAGASA had released a thunderstorm advisory for nearby provinces Rizal, Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), meanwhile, reported gutter-deep floods along EDSA Aurora tunnel northbound and EDSA Shaw tunnel earlier in the morning. Heavy rains were also experienced on some roads in Metro Manila. #BantayPanahon: May kalakasang pag-ulan at bugso ng hangin ang nararanasan ngayon sa Samar Avenue sa Quezon City, as of 11:00 a.m. — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) July 5, 2025 #BantayPanahon: Malakas na ulan, nararanasan sa R.M. Blvd. sa Sta. Mesa, Maynila, as of 10:45 a.m. | via Mao dela Cruz — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) July 5, 2025 In its daily weather bulletin issued 4 a.m. Saturday, PAGASA said the Southwest Monsoon was affecting not just Metro Manila, but also Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and the rest of Cagayan Valley. These areas were seen to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to the Habagat were felt in the rest of the country. Batanes and Babuyan Island in northernmost Luzon were feeling the effects of the trough of Tropical Storm Bising (international name: Danas), which is expected to reenter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday morning. PAGASA warned of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains all over the country. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
15-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
PH Embassy to help OFW affected by missile strikes in Israel
Rescue personnel work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv, Israel June 13, 2025 REUTERS/Itai Ron The Philippine Embassy in Israel said it will send aid to the Overseas Filipino worker (OFW) affected by the missile strikes in Israel. In Mao dela Cruz's Sunday report on Super Radyo dzBB, the OFW was saved from the missile strikes after she hid in a shelter. Embahada ng Pilipinas, agad na nagpaabot ng tulong sa Pilipino na kabilang sa mga naapektuhan ng missile strike na tumama sa bahagi ng Israel. | via Mao dela Cruz — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 15, 2025 Since her house was damaged by the missile strike, the OFW was transferred to a hotel in Tel Aviv. The Philippine Embassy said it will send assistance and psychosocial support to support the OFW in the following days. It also urged Filipinos in the affected areas to evacuate to shelters or other protected spaces whenever there is a missile alert to ensure their safety. In a Reuters report, Iran and Israel targeted each other with missiles and airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever air offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon. The attacks have resulted in at least two fatalities and dozens of wounded in Israel. —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
24-05-2025
- GMA Network
Brass markers on Alabang monument stolen; suspects arrested
The brass markers on the monument in Alabang, Muntinlupa honoring World War II guerillas were stolen and sold to a junk shop. Photos from Ruffy Biazon FB page The brass markers of a monument honoring World War II guerillas in Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City were found stolen. The suspects were arrested through the efforts of the police and barangay officials, and will face charges, according to a report by Mao dela Cruz on Super Radyo dzBB on Sunday. Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon said he went to the Philippine National Police (PNP) station at Alabang Junction where the suspects were brought for investigation. The suspects revealed that they sold the brass markers to a certain junk shop. The junk shop owner will also face charges for violation of the Anti-Fencing Law. Biazon however said the brass markers may have already been melted. Mga suspek sa pagnanakaw ng brass marker sa monumento ng mga beteranong guerilla na lumaban noong ikalawang digmaang pandaigdig, sa Brgy. Alabang, Muntinlupa City, naaresto na. | via Mao dela Cruz — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) May 24, 2025 Earlier, the local government unit offered a P100,000 reward to anyone who can give information that would lead to the arrest of the suspects in the theft of the brass markers. The monument is located at the plaza of Barangay Alabang. Every February 4, the city recognizes the sacrifice and heroism of the guerillas during World War II. "Sa plakeng ninakaw na nakakabit dito nakalista ang pangalan ng mga beteranong gerilya na lumaban para sa kalayaan ng mga Muntinlupeño," Biazon said in a post on Facebook. (The names of the veteran guerillas who fought for the freedom of Muntinlupeños are written on the plaque.) —KG, GMA Integrated News
