Provincial
2 quakes jolt ComVal, Davao Occidental
August 19, 2018, 11:46 am
DAVAO CITY -- Two tectonic earthquakes rocked Compostela Valley and Davao Occidental over the weekend. A 5.0-magnitude earthquake was felt at around 8:28 a.m. in some parts of Compostela Valley province on Sunday. Based on the bulletin of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology… Read More
2 ‘big-time’ pushers nabbed, P230K ‘shabu’ seized in Zambo Norte
August 18, 2018, 8:31 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two suspected big-time drug pushers were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, police said Saturday.Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, identified the arrested suspects as Jason Villar alias… Read More
Cops hunt down suspects in gun attacks vs. gov’t worker, trader
August 18, 2018, 7:53 pm
COTABATO CITY – Police authorities here and in nearby Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao have launched manhunt operations against gunmen involved in separate ambush incidents involving a government employee and a businessman on Friday evening.Senior Supt. Rolly Octavio, Cotabato City police… Read More
P880K shabu seized, 2 peddlers nabbed off Bicol waters
August 18, 2018, 7:15 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Anti-narcotics operatives seized on Friday PHP880,000 worth of suspected “shabu” and nabbed two drug personalities during an anti-drug operation conducted off the waters of Sula channel in Bacacay town in Albay, a top official of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in… Read More
Duterte increases bounty for 'ninja cops' to P5-M
August 18, 2018, 6:52 pm
DAVAO CITY-- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday increased the reward money for the head of each "ninja cop" to PHP5 million urging them to surrender in 48 hours."Ninja cop" are police officers who are part of the operating group of the anti-illicit drugs campaign, but conduct illegal activities… Read More
PCG turns over P10-M smuggled sugar off Tawi-Tawi
August 18, 2018, 6:43 pm
Lt. Senior Grade Makaradat Uddin, Mapun Coastguard Station commander, on Saturday turns over to Customs District Collector Lyceo Martinez the written report and other documents pertaining to the P10-M smuggled sugar they seized off Tawi-Tawi on Monday, August 13. Customs Commissioner Isidro… Read More
Ilocos villagers seek help for seawall rehab
August 18, 2018, 6:38 pm
LAOAG CITY—Some 23 families in the coastal village of Caruan, Pasuquin may consider relocating their residential houses as a storm surge may hit them anytime. Over the past few days, moderate to strong waves brought about by the Southwest monsoon has damaged a 27.70-linear meter seawall in sitio… Read More
Police nab 3 drug suspects, seize 17 sachets of shabu
August 18, 2018, 6:33 pm
COTABATO CITY – Three suspected drug peddlers were arrested by a team of police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao during drug buy-bust operations Friday afternoon here.Senior Inspector Tirso Pascual, city police station 4 chief,… Read More
Bustos Dam’s continuous release of water worsens floods in Bulacan
August 18, 2018, 6:31 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan-– Bustos Dam is continuously releasing water towards the Angat River for the seventh day on Saturday since the southwest monsoon enhanced by the passing of several tropical storms dumped heavy rains in the province. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management… Read More
2 gun-for-hire, carnap group members killed in Bulacan
August 18, 2018, 6:28 pm
CAMP ALEJO S. SANTOS, Bulacan-- Two members of Raga Group, a gun-for-hire and carnapping group, were killed while another member was arrested Friday in the manhunt operation conducted by Bulacan police. Senior Supt. Chito G. Bersaluna, Bulacan acting provincial director, said that joint elements… Read More
108 Negrenses awarded as heroes in food production
August 18, 2018, 6:19 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- A total of 108 farmers in Negros Occidental were recognized for their accomplishments in the field of agriculture during the 2nd Food Production Heroes Assembly held at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol on Friday. The awardees were led by Antonio Jesus Orbida for coconut… Read More
P175-B ‘total transformation’ of PNR Manila-Legazpi to start 2019
August 18, 2018, 6:16 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The construction for the “total transformation” of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) service from Manila to Legazpi is scheduled to start next year, a PNR top official has said. PNR General Manager Junn Magno, in an interview on Thursday in Manila, said the project is not… Read More
Roadwork at the Spanish-era bridge in Laoag stopped
August 18, 2018, 5:59 pm
LAOAG CITY -- A government road widening project that threatens a three-arched Spanish-era bridge in Barangay Barit, Laoag City has been stopped for the meantime. Provincial Tourism Officer Aianree Raquel, said on Friday a technical working committee meeting was conducted to discuss the issue.… Read More
Security threats won’t deter anti-drug campaign: PDEA-6 chief
August 18, 2018, 5:07 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Security concerns in the campaign against illegal drugs will not discourage agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from doing their jobs. This was the commitment of PDEA-Western Visayas (PDEA-6) Regional Director Emerson Margate in the continuing heightened war… Read More
BIFF running out of guns, uses IED vs. military: Army general
August 18, 2018, 4:28 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Running out of firearms and ammunition, the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Maguindanao has resorted to roadside bombings and planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in fighting government forces.This was according to Brigadier Gen.… Read More
Drug den dismantled, 6 nabbed in GenSan raid
August 18, 2018, 4:15 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Anti-drug operatives dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested six people, including a high-value target, in an operation at a village here on Thursday evening.Naravy Duquiatan, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-12 regional director, said Friday they discovered the… Read More
Wanted man nabbed for grenade, drugs in Maguindanao
August 18, 2018, 4:03 pm
AMPATUAN, Maguindanao -- Police and anti-narcotics operatives arrested here Friday afternoon a man long wanted for peddling illegal drugs and seized from him suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) and a hand grenade. Director Juvenal Azurin of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency - Autonomous… Read More
Legazpi is PH's 'most competitive city'
August 18, 2018, 3:44 pm
LEGAZPI CITY --- Mayor Noel E. Rosal has expressed optimism that national and international investors would now consider this city as their business hub after it performed well in complying with the index levels set by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC). Legazpi was named by the NCC as the… Read More
77 Negosyo Centers now operating in W. Visayas
August 18, 2018, 3:19 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has already opened 77 Negosyo Centers (NCs) in Western Visayas, making the delivery of services to micro, small and medium entrepreneurs more accessible. DTI regional information officer, David Israel Sinay, said in an interview Friday… Read More
Albayalde cites PRO-11 accomplishments vs. drugs
August 18, 2018, 2:41 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde has lauded the accomplishments of Police Regional Office 11 (Davao) in the administration's fight against illegal drugs. “We are fighting a vicious war against drug lords and dealers who seem to be becoming… Read More
