The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported receiving 47,446 complaints against companies operating online lending applications between August 2024 and January 2026, many of which involve allegations of abusive collection practices and rapidly increasing debt. Read more »
Efforts to balance road safety and the rights of informal workers are gaining ground as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reviews a proposal aimed at ensuring humane treatment of street vendors during clearing operations. Read more »
The Bureau of Immigration detained three Chinese nationals in Parañaque for alleged identity theft, overstaying, and visa violations. Authorities continue crackdowns on foreign nationals abusing Philippine immigration laws. Read more »
The Atong Ang manhunt continues as courts pursue kidnapping and homicide charges in the Missing Sabungeros case. Here’s the latest 2026 update. Read more »
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has named the Philippines one of the world’s leading countries of origin for trafficking victims. Read more »
Actress Rhian Ramos and beauty queens Michelle Dee and Samantha Panlilio face allegations of serious illegal detention from Ramos' personal driver, "Totoy." Read more »
