Day: January 20, 2025

Butuan City: The Department of Agrarian Reform in Caraga (DAR-13) awarded certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) to 5,898 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across the region in 2024, covering a total of 10,073.672 hectares of farmland. According to Philippines News Agency, DAR-13 Regional Director Merlinda Capinpuyan highlighted the key land title distribution events last year, including one on Feb. 16, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III. Two additional distribution ceremonies were held on Nov. 12 and Nov. 23. Of the total CLOA recipients, 5,487 received e-titles under the Support to Parcelization of

Caraga: The Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) has successfully arrested 15 of the most wanted individuals linked to gender-based crimes through a series of manhunt operations conducted last week. According to Philippines News Agency, the arrests comprised seven regional-level most wanted persons (MWPs), one provincial-level MWP, and seven municipal-level MWPs. The operations were executed through arrest warrants issued by local courts, underscoring the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and judicial authorities. Among those apprehended was a suspect identified as ‘Jef’, aged 39, who is ranked third on the regional MWP list. He is facing charges for allegedly raping a

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday announced that numerous markets in Metro Manila are complying with the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of PHP58 per kilogram for imported rice on the first day of its implementation. According to Philippines News Agency, the MSRP initiative aims to curb profiteering and stabilize rising rice prices, specifically targeting 5 percent broken imported rice. DA spokesperson Arnel De Mesa expressed satisfaction with the compliance observed in many Metro Manila markets during a morning inspection. He noted that most markets are selling 5 percent broken rice at or below the MSRP, with prices

Maguindanao del Norte: Civilians surrendered 20 firearms to the military in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte as part of the ongoing campaign against loose firearms, the Army reported Monday. ‘Our campaign through the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management program continues to gain support from the local community,’ Lt. Col. Robert Betita, commander of the Army’s 1st Mechanized Battalion, said. According to Philippines News Agency, the firearms, surrendered Sunday at the Talitay municipal hall, included two .50-caliber Barrett sniper rifles, seven M16 and M14 rifles, three Garand rifles, three grenade launchers, one 12-gauge shotgun, two .38-caliber revolvers, one .22-caliber revolver,

Quezon City: Police officers who will allow themselves to be used by politicians and candidates in the upcoming May midterm elections will not be promoted, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil warned on Monday. In an interview, Marbil emphasized that the police organization must remain “apolitical” every election season. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil stated, “We will make sure you will not be promoted pagka nagamit ka dito (if you are used in the elections),” during a discussion with reporters at the 72nd founding anniversary of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) at Camp Crame