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US charges 2 Chinese nationals with helping N.Korea steal millions in cryptocurrency

Josh Smith, Reuters
Updated as of Mar 03 09:49 PM

Globally, the virus has killed more than 3,100 people and infected over 90,000 even as a clear shift in the crisis emerges, with nine times as many new cases recorded outside China as inside, according to the World Health Organization. Read more »

Gordon: Chinese money launderers have ‘connections’ in PH gov’t

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Updated as of Feb 29 10:45 PM

Gordon alleged that Chinese nationals had "money connections" in government, because they could supposedly bring large amounts of money into the country without being reported. Read more »

PAGCOR to require 'basic' PH history lessons for Chinese POGO workers: official

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Updated as of Feb 28 07:48 PM

Foreign nationals including Chinese offshore gaming workers will soon have to undergo “basic” Philippine history lessons under a new policy approved by the country’s gaming regulator, an official said Friday.    Read more »

Philippines temporarily halts visas upon arrival for Chinese nationals

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Posted at Jan 28 07:14 PM

The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) temporarily stops issuing visas upon arrival to Chinese nationals following the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. Read more »

PNP planong maglagay ng 'Chinese Help Desk'

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Posted at Jan 25 01:35 AM

Nakatakdang maglagay ng Chinese Help Desk ang Philippine National Police dahil sa pagdami ng bilang ng mga kasong kinasasangkutan ng mga Chinese national. Read more »

Duterte, Xi agree on need to finalize 'code of conduct' in West PH Sea

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Posted at Aug 31 12:22 AM

The Philippines' territorial dispute and joint exploration deal with China are put on the table as President Rodrigo Duterte holds bilateral talks in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Read more »

10 Chinese tourists rescued from distressed motorboat off Bohol

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Posted at Aug 30 05:59 AM

CEBU—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 10 Chinese nationals and 3 crew members aboard a distressed motorized outrigger in the waters off Bohol Thursday night. Read more »

Defense chief wary of POGOs near military bases: They may 'shift to spying'

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 06:04 PM

Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) located near major military bases may be a security risk, the defense chief said Friday.  Read more »

PNP to double efforts vs Chinese casino loan shark syndicates

Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 09:06 PM

MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it will double its efforts against casino-related kidnappings perpetrated by Chinese casino loanshark syndicates. Read more »

Government vows to run after illegal POGO recruiters

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 05:25 PM

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo assured China that the Philippines would go after illegal recruiters as he urged Chinese nationals allegedly experiencing poor working conditions in Manila to file complaints. Read more »

What the DOT says on 'visa on arrival' policy for Chinese tourists

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Posted at Aug 01 11:26 PM

MANILA - The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday said it will clarify the proposal to end the practice of issuing visas to Chinese nationals upon their arrival in the Philippines. Read more »

Esperon: Influx of Chinese tourists in PH a security risk

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Posted at Jul 31 05:38 PM

The Philippines' National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon is sounding the alarm over the influx of Chinese tourists in the country. He calls their presence in the country a 'security risk' due to questionable documentation and behavior. Read more »

Mga dayuhang walang work permit, naninirahan at nagnenegosyo sa Bukidnon

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Posted at Jul 30 01:36 AM

BUKIDNON—Sinita ng mga awtoridad ang 17 Chinese sa Valencia City, Bukidnon matapos mapag-alamang hindi sapat ang kanilang dokumento sa paninirahan sa bansa. Read more »

Man kidnapped by fellow Chinese nationals rescued in Pasay

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Posted at Jul 24 08:53 PM

The police alleged that the kidnappers are members of a casino loan-shark group, which abducted the victim after he was allegedly unable to pay his gambling debts. Read more »

Gov't official claims foreigners cut security line at NAIA 3

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Updated as of May 02 08:36 PM

Civil Service commissioner Ailieen Lizada on Thursday said foreigners bypassed her along with other passengers in a pre-departure security line at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.    Read more »

Labor chief seeks wider authority over foreign workers

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Posted at May 02 12:31 PM

The labor department should have the power to raise fines for illegal workers to P100,000 from P10,000 and cancel or suspend the franchise of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs that employ foreign nationals without an Alien Employment Permits. Read more »

Gov't tightens work permit rules for foreigners

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Posted at May 01 03:18 PM

Aside from the agreement to update the rules for the issuance of work permit, the BI will also include proof that the foreign nationals have paid their taxes as a requirement, Immigration commissioner Jaime Morente said in a statement.  Read more »

Consider tourism in crackdown on illegal Chinese workers: envoy

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Posted at Apr 24 03:34 PM

Manila is encouraging the arrival of Chinese tourist since the country is at the "tail-end" compared to Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia, Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago "Chito" Sta. Romana. Read more »

Bello urges public to report foreigners in jobs locals can do

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Posted at Apr 08 08:11 PM

Reports can be made through the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Hotline 1349. Read more »

Foreigners can't work in jobs fit for Filipinos: labor chief

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Updated as of Apr 08 01:53 PM

Bello said a total ban of foreign workers is not feasible since locals may not be able to do some tasks. Read more »