Yesterday's Major News in the Philippines (10/18)

Yesterday's Major News in the Philippines (10/18)

📌 Here are four important stories from the Philippines on October 18. Click on a headline to go to the full article.

1. Immigration Probe of 15 Chinese Nationals in Zamboanga Sibugay — Checking for Links to Fraud Hub and Human Trafficking
On the 13th, immigration authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay are questioning 15 Chinese nationals to determine whether they are operators of a fraud hub or victims of human trafficking.

2. Angeles TTKD Festival, October 23–24 — Road Closures Along MacArthur Highway
Due to the TTKD street festival on the 23rd and 24th, roads along MacArthur Highway in Balibago, Angeles will be temporarily closed, so plan ahead for detours and travel time.

3. 16 Child Victims of Online Sexual Exploitation Rescued in Lanao del Norte... Cagayan de Oro and General Santos
On the 13th, police, using information from U.S. and Dutch investigative agencies, rescued 16 child victims of online sexual exploitation in Cagayan de Oro and General Santos.

4. Four Killed in Shootout in Maguindanao del Norte, Including Deputy Commander of Daulah Islamiyah
On the 16th, a shootout broke out in Maguindanao del Norte during a joint military-police operation, killing the Daulah Islamiyah deputy commander and three bodyguards.