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Mass shooting at Banga National High School in the Philippines leaves 11 casualties (3 dead, 8 injured)

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• Chilling Warning: At a high school in the southern Philippines, a 16-year-old student told his friends, "Go home, I'm going to carry out my plan," before opening fire inside a classroom.

• Shocking Details: He broke into the safe of his father, a Department of Education official, to steal a 9mm pistol, and had been idolizing shooters in online "true crime communities."

• 11 Casualties: Two 14-year-old classmates and the suspect died, with 8 others injured. Shock is mounting as this marks the third school shooting in the Philippines in just 4 months.

1. "I thought it was just a joke and laughed..." An ominous foreshadowing at lunchtime

On Friday, September 18, 2026, during lunchtime at Banga National High School in Banga, South Cotabato, southern Philippines, a 16-year-old 9th-grade male student, identified as 'A', sat near his friends and whispered quietly:

"I'm going to carry out my plan after lunch. If you don't want to get caught up in it, go home now."

Because he was known for frequent practical jokes, his friends brushed it off as another idle prank and laughed. However, according to GMA News reports, these words were a terrifying warning of a massacre, not a joke.

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2. A gun barrel aimed at the next classroom… 10 shot while reloading the magazine

Around 1:18 PM, the door to the adjacent classroom, bustling with preparations for the fifth-period class, was violently pushed open. Pulling a 9mm pistol from his bag, student A began a indiscriminate shooting spree toward the defenseless classmates inside.

Amid screams and chaos, 10 students collapsed from gunfire in an instant. According to The Washington Post and local authorities, student A calmly swapped in a new magazine (reloaded) right after the shooting and turned the gun on himself, pulling the trigger.

• Deceased: One 14-year-old boy, one 14-year-old girl, and the suspect himself (3 deaths in total)

• Injured: 8 students aged 14 to 17 (4 of whom are in critical condition); one hyperventilating patient who collapsed from severe shock was also rushed to the hospital

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3. A pistol retrieved by breaking his father's safe… A tragedy born from a dark community

The boy's background, revealed through police investigations, delivered an even greater shock.

• Gun owned by his father, a DepEd official: The 9mm pistol used in the crime belonged to his father, an employee of the Department of Education (DepEd). The father had locked the firearm inside a safe at home, but the boy forcibly broke it open to steal the pistol.

• Obsession with the 'True Crime' Community: According to AP News and an interview with Banga Mayor Albert Palencia, the boy's best friend testified that he was deeply engrossed in the online 'True Crimes Community'. Investigations showed that the boy had left posts online idolizing perpetrators of past school shootings.

• A Missed Golden Time: The boy's homeroom teacher added to the heartbreak, sharing that his mother had recently noticed his sudden psychological changes and was in the process of scheduling psychiatric treatment for him.

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4. The 3rd shooting in just 4 months… Panic sweeps the Philippine archipelago as "schools are no longer safe zones"

Unlike the United States, school shootings have been extremely rare in the Philippines, yet three shooting tragedies have erupted in the span of just 4 months.

1. June 22, 2026: Tacloban San Jose National High School shooting (3 dead, 20 injured)

2. August 2026: Zamboanga school shooting (2 dead)

3. September 18, 2026: Banga National High School shooting in South Cotabato (3 dead, 8 injured)

Domestic media outlets including The Korea Economic Daily and Yonhap News urgently flashed headlines reporting that "Philippine classrooms, once considered safe zones from gun violence, are falling into the swamp of U.S.-style copycat crimes."

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered enhanced security checks across schools nationwide, while the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has made a strong plea urging the public not to spread sensationalized on-the-scene videos and rumors on social media to prevent copycat crimes and secondary harm.

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Kimchi President is back

A few days ago, Kimchi President finally made a comeback on YouTube after a hiatus of over 3 years.

Foolishly enough, when viewers told him to come back to Korea and live an honest life, or else there would be no more donations, Kimchi—unaware that he was wanted as "Bonis Fishing Geon-woo"—confidently bought a plane ticket to enter the country. He was promptly caught, sent straight to Bicutan, and deported.

Word is that he worked at a meat processing plant in Korea.

Anyway, that Kimchi finally made his comeback a few days ago, and he's starting fresh in Vietnam.

I asked him, "Hey Kimchi, aren't you ever going back to Angeles, Philippines—your hometown, your sanctuary, and your mother's embrace?"

Kimchi replied, "My body is in Vietnam right now, but my heart is always in Angeles. I'm going there on November 12th next year." (Hearing that, I thought he's got a way with words.. I was a bit impressed.)

"Next year?? Why next year??"

"That's when my roaming gets lifted."

??? I had no idea what "roaming getting lifted" meant or what it had to do with going to Angeles, but I didn't ask any further and just said okay. My guess is that he meant his entry ban gets lifted.

Around that time next year will mark about 5 years since he was deported... so he probably got hit with a 5-year entry ban. 4 years just sounds a bit odd, so...

I definitely want to meet up with him over a drink someday to hear his life story and find out how he's been getting by. And I'd love to do a broadcast with him too.

I highly recommend Spotify.

I used to only listen on YouTube Music, but to cut down on expenses, I switched from YouTube Premium to Lite.

The problem was that when listening to music in the car, I had to keep my phone on, and frequent ads would pop up. But Spotify hardly seems to have any ads (haven't heard a single one yet), and it plays properly even with the phone screen turned off.

Best of all, you can copy your library from both YouTube and Spotify, so I'm listening to my exact old playlists again. Such a small joy.

ATM TRAFFIC UPDATE: As of 6:22 PM, traffic is heavy along McArthur Highway, from Angeles City to Dau. Motorists should expect slow-moving traffic on this route.

Major Fire Erupts at Pampang Market in Angeles City

A major fire broke out at Pampang Market in Angeles City on the evening of Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze and prevent its spread.

The fire began as a 1st alarm and was escalated to a 3rd alarm, eventually reaching a 4th alarm, signifying the deployment of additional firefighting personnel and equipment.

Authorities have not yet released details regarding the extent of property damage, any casualties, or the cause of the fire.

We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available from the authorities.

Original Text:
LARGE FIRE HITS PAMPANG MARKET IN ANGELES CITY

A large fire broke out at Pampang Market in Angeles City, on Wednesday evening, September 16, 2026.

Firefighters were deployed to the scene as they worked to contain and extinguish the blaze.

The fire was initially raised to 1st alarm before escalating to 3rd alarm and eventually 4th alarm, indicating the need for additional firefighting resources.

Authorities have yet to release details on the extent of the damage, possible casualties, or the cause of the fire.

Updates will be provided as authorities release more information.

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Philippine Immigration raids Pasay Newport Casino on the night of May 5th, arresting 5 foreign nationals, including Koreans, for illegal employment.

- Surprise Raid in Metro Manila's Newport Casino Complex on May 5, 2026

- Official Announcement by Bureau of Immigration on May 13... Five Individuals from Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, and China Apprehended

- Caught for 'Sponsorship-Based Sham Employment' and 'Overstaying'... All Detained at Bicutan Facility for Deportation Proceedings

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines has conducted a surprise operation in Newport City, a prominent casino complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila, arresting five foreign nationals for illegal employment.

According to an official announcement by the Bureau of Immigration on May 13, the crackdown operation took place on the night of May 5, 2026, in close coordination with local police. The BI's intelligence division received information about foreigners engaging in commercial activities inconsistent with their visa status within the casino area and launched an unannounced raid.

■ Caught in the Act on May 5... Five Individuals of Various Nationalities, Including One Korean, Arrested

The apprehended foreigners were identified as one Korean, one Taiwanese, one Malaysian, and two Chinese nationals (including a 51-year-old male).

Investigations revealed that they were working in casinos and related commercial establishments without an Alien Employment Permit (AEP), or were involved in so-called 'visa fraud and undeclared employment', working for companies different from the one that sponsored their visa applications. Some, including the apprehended Chinese male, were found to be illegally staying (overstaying) after their formal visas had expired.

■ Transferred to Bicutan Detention Center in Taguig... "Sponsorship Abuse Will Be Severely Punished, Blacklisted"

The five individuals apprehended at the scene on May 5 were immediately transferred to the BI's detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City, Manila. They have completed official registration procedures, including identity verification and fingerprinting, and are currently undergoing deportation proceedings.

Joel Anthony Viado, Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration, stated in an official briefing, "We will relentlessly pursue illegal activities where individuals exploit the Philippine employment visa system by using shell companies or fake sponsors to work in casino-dense areas. Those apprehended will be deported without exception and blacklisted for permanent re-entry prohibition."

💡 Risks from a Commercial and Business Operations Perspective

• Mandatory Verification of Local Employment and Sponsor Alignment: The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are currently intensifying crackdowns, particularly around casinos and major commercial hubs, on 'discrepancies between actual workplaces and sponsoring companies for visas'.

• Risk: Even with a valid 9(G) working visa, if the actual place of employment differs from the Petitioning Company listed on the documents, it will be immediately considered "Unauthorized Employment," leading to on-site arrest, detention, and blacklisting (deportation). When hiring employees or operating a business, it is safest to conduct a thorough prior inspection to ensure that a formal AEP has been issued and visas have been converted under the name of the actual operating company.

Philippine Immigration Bureau Conducts Surprise Raid in Northern Luzon, Arrests 5 Including Korean Restaurant Owner in Angeles City

- Simultaneous raids in 4 key locations: Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, and Subic

- Two Korean nationals, aged 40-50, caught operating restaurants without visas or permits in Angeles City

- Bureau of Immigration Commissioner: "Zero tolerance for illegal operations and overstaying; all will be deported"

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines has launched a crackdown on undocumented and illegally employed foreigners who have been operating discreetly in Northern Luzon.

Acting on intelligence reports, the BI's Intelligence Division conducted simultaneous raids on July 30th and 31st across four key hubs in Northern Luzon: Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Zambales (Subic), and Pampanga (Angeles City). The operation resulted in the apprehension of five foreign nationals, as officially announced.

■ Angeles City, a hub for Korean expatriates, raided… "Running restaurants directly without legal visas"

The most significant impact was felt in Angeles City, Pampanga, a popular area for Korean businesses.

BI operatives arrested two Korean men (Mr. Jin, 51, and Mr. Oh, 49) on-site while they were working at a local restaurant. Investigations revealed that they were directly managing and operating the establishment without the proper Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), nor any valid commercial visa. They were also unable to present any legal documentation proving their right to stay to the enforcement officers at the time of the raid.

■ From illegal lending to overstaying… Arrests made regardless of nationality

The net of enforcement extended seamlessly to other regions.

• Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija: An Indian national was apprehended for engaging in illegal high-interest lending (known as '5-6' loan sharking) targeting local merchants, without any valid documentation for his stay.

• Balagtas, Bulacan: Another Indian national was caught for long-term illegal overstaying, having lost or failed to present his passport and all his visa documents.

• Subic, Zambales: A Chinese national, who had been in hiding after his visa expired long ago, was apprehended.

■ "Blacklisted and permanently banned from entry"… Expatriate community in 'tension'

The five arrested foreigners were immediately transported to the BI detention facility in Taguig, Manila, where they underwent fingerprinting and thorough background checks. All are currently undergoing deportation proceedings. If a deportation order is issued, they will be blacklisted and permanently barred from entering the Philippines.

A BI official stated, "Engaging in illegal profit-making activities or overstaying without a valid visa, business, or work permit is a clear violation of our sovereignty and immigration laws. We will continue to maintain nationwide enforcement operations, not just in Northern Luzon."

News of the raid on the Angeles City restaurants has sent ripples of concern throughout the expatriate and foreign communities, particularly among those involved in self-employment or corporate affairs without proper visa procedures.

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I'm excited, but I'm also skeptical because I've stayed near the construction sites and never seen any actual work being done.