MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. vowed Monday to sustain the gains in the anti-illegal drugs campaign, saying he would even join in some of the operations.Abalos said the campaign would be continued but the Marcos... Read More
MANILA – Anti-narcotics operatives seized PHP1.768 billion worth of shabu from two Chinese nationals in separate buy-bust operations in Quezon City and Cavite on Sunday.Derrick Carreon, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), said in a statement that Cai Jia Zhu (alias... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday touted the success of the government's fight against illegal drugs, noting its role in keeping communities safe.“I think the numbers will not lie. If we look at the real numbers, in terms of volume and amount of illegal drugs that... Read More
MANILA – The police seized about PHP105 million worth of illegal drugs in separate buy-bust operations in Central Visayas over the weekend.Two high-value suspects were caught with 15 kilos of shabu worth about PHP102 million near the Osmeña Wharf in Barangay Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City,... Read More
MANILA – A new five-hectare, 480-bed capacity Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) was inaugurated in Barangay Osorio, Trece Martires City, Cavite last June 14 to help drug dependents and provide immediate interventions toward rehabilitation, the Department of the Interior... Read More
MANILA – Authorities have seized a total of PHP89.79 billion worth of narcotics across the country a month before President Rodrigo Duterte steps down from office.In its latest Real Numbers data as of May 31 and released on Tuesday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said the amount... Read More
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday shrugged off criticism made by an “ex-justice” describing his administration’s aggressive crackdown on illegal drugs as “clearly unconstitutional.”Duterte did not name the “ex-justice” but retired... Read More
MANILA – Outgoing President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Sunday urged his daughter, Vice President-elect “Inday” Sara Duterte, to ensure the continuation of anti-illegal drugs programs in schools.This, after Sara announced last month that she has accepted the offer to become Education... Read More
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has confiscated over PHP775 million worth of various suspected illegal drugs in a series of operations in Metro Manila during the first 100 days of NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Felipe Natividad.From March 1 to June 8, Natividad said the... Read More
MANILA – Anti-narcotics operatives arrested two drug suspects and seized around PHP47.6 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust in Cavite on Wednesday.Based on the report from Cavite Provincial Police Office (PPO), the two suspects, Said Ungpe, 39 and Ali Masinger, 22, were arrested in Barangay... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it hopes to finally contain the country's illegal drug problem under the administration of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. through the use of a comprehensive database.In a statement, PNP director for operations... Read More
MANILA – An alleged drug dealer was killed in a buy-bust operation that yielded 9 kg. of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP61 million, in Parañaque City on Tuesday night.Philippine National Police (PNP) Officer in Charge, Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., said the operation... Read More
MANILA – President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and outgoing Senate President Vicente Sotto III recently met to discuss the latter’s proposals to reform drug users.Sotto confirmed in a text message Tuesday night that he presented his “Drug Abuse Prevention and Correct... Read More
MANILA – Law enforcers seized a total of PHP897,013,041 worth of shabu and marijuana in anti-illegal drug operations during the past two weeks.During President Rodrigo Duterte's Talk to the People aired Monday night, Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año... Read More
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte believes the administration of his successor, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will “do its very best” in continuing the fight against illegal drugs.“Well, I trust that the next administration will also do its... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained that it strongly complies with all judicial standards regarding its illegal drug campaign."While the PNP respects the pronouncements made by other agencies or group regarding the illegal drug cases involving police personnel, this... Read More
MANILA – Anti-narcotics operatives arrested five drug suspects and seized from them suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP544 million in separate buy-bust operations in Cavite early Thursday, an official of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said.PDEA spokesperson... Read More
MANILA– Two alleged illegal drug dealers were killed in a buy-bust that yielded PHP68 million worth of shabu in Quezon City, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Felipe Natividad said on Wednesday.Based on the report of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Brig.... Read More
MANILA –The national anti-drug campaign has never been stronger until President Rodrigo Duterte's administration came along, and recognition was widely received in the local and international communities, criticisms included.During the Duterte Legacy Summit at the Philippine International... Read More
MANILA – An official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday ordered all chiefs of police to regularly update their illegal drugs watchlist as part of the efforts to continue the campaign against illegal drugs.Maj. Gen. Valeriano de Leon, PNP director for operations, said there is a... Read More
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