Day: January 20, 2025

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has successfully confiscated PHP10.3 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 37 suspects during a series of operations carried out from January 13 to 19. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon reported that the operations, 29 in total, were conducted across the Bicol region. These operations led to the seizure of 1,524.73 grams of shabu and 13.38 grams of marijuana. Among the provinces, Albay recorded the highest amount of seized illegal drugs, valued at PHP5.18 million. Camarines Sur followed with PHP4.12 million, and Camarines Norte reported PHP734,400

Baguio City: The City Health Office here denied on Monday reports of a first mpox death. In a press statement, City Health Officer Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes clarified that the individual who succumbed to the disease was not a resident of Baguio City, although he was laid to rest in the city due to familial ties. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Brillantes stated that the deceased, a 32-year-old male, had been infected with the Clade II variant of the mpox virus. The man had not been living in Baguio City during the time he contracted the virus and subsequently

Carcar City: Carcar City, renowned as Cebu’s chicharon (pork crackling) capital, emerged as the top performer in this year’s Sinulog Grand Festival, sweeping three major awards in the Sinulog-based category: street dancing, ritual showdown, and musicality, organizers announced on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Elmer Labella, executive director of the Sinulog Foundation Inc., confirmed that Carcar City took home PHP1 million for winning the street dancing competition and an additional PHP3 million for securing the top spot in the Sinulog-based dance ritual showdown. The city also won Best in Musicality, though the prize money for this award remains undisclosed.