Imee Marcos urges tax enforcement, Cebu Pacific passenger jokes about bomb face consequences

Senator Imee Marcos has urged her brother and President Ferdinand to address tax evasion, emphasizing stronger enforcement of existing laws.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue conducted surprise inspections in various areas, resulting in the seizure of goods and imposition of penalties on non-compliant businesses.

Meanwhile, a passenger aboard Cebu Pacific flight 5J617 made a bomb joke upon landing, prompting immediate security measures.

A flight attendant overheard the remark and two passengers were placed under police custody for investigation.

By 12:43 pm, authorities confirmed that the aircraft was free of any explosive threat with all passengers and crew declared safe.

CAAP reminded the public that making bomb jokes is a serious offense under Presidential Decree No. 1727, which can result in imprisonment or fines.