Day: November 30, 2024

Zamboanga City: Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have seized at least PHP28.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from a facility in Zamboanga City during a two-day operation. The operation was carried out in Barangay Patalon, Zamboanga City from 11:20 p.m. on November 27 to 5 p.m. on November 28. It was a collaborative effort by CIDG-Zamboanga City, in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other law enforcement agencies, under BIR Mission Order 00060479. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG Acting Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that 506 cases of cigarettes of

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded an extensive relief operation on Saturday, providing crucial support to approximately 2,100 families affected by a devastating fire in Tondo, City of Manila. These families, currently residing at the Delpan Evacuation Center, received food, cash assistance, and medical services aimed at addressing their immediate needs. According to Philippines News Agency, the distribution event took place at the Rosauro Almario Elementary School, where President Marcos underscored the importance of maintaining the health of the displaced families, particularly the children. He expressed concerns over the crowded conditions at the evacuation center and announced that a

QUEZON CITY: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported the incursion of two Chinese marine scientific research (MSR) ships into the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near Siargao and Davao Oriental. This development raises concerns over the frequent presence of foreign vessels in Philippine waters. According to Philippines News Agency, the PCG, during a forum in Quezon City, revealed that three MSR ships – the Xiang Yang Hong 3, Jia Geng, and Xiang Yang Hong 10 – were initially detected about 257 nautical miles northeast of Santa Ana, Cagayan, outside the Philippine EEZ on November 17. Notably, the Jia Geng

SAN CARLOS CITY: Over 2,000 residents of this city on Friday availed of various government services with the help of the Presidential Commission on Urban Poor (PCUP). PCUP Chair Maynardo Sabili and Commissioner Michelle Gonzales both said the activity was in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to bring to the people the services of different national government agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, Gonzales mentioned that 30 government agencies converged at the caravan, with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) being the most sought-after agency. She highlighted one of President Marcos’s directives, which was to

Quezon City: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will ramp up its inspection efforts on dredging ships operating in the Manila Bay area following the recent discovery of undocumented Chinese nationals aboard a dredger in Bataan, a senior government official announced on Saturday. This decision comes in light of growing concerns about unauthorized activities and the presence of foreign nationals in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, 13 illegal Chinese crew members were found aboard the dredging vessel Harvest 89 in Mariveles, Bataan. The discovery occurred before the ship was scheduled to depart for San Felipe, Zambales, on November 26.