Day: March 20, 2025

Bicol: Separate police operations across the Bicol Region on Wednesday and Thursday have led to the arrest of three suspects, the confiscation of illegal drugs, and the recovery of war material in Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, and Masbate. Two of the arrested individuals were high-value targets apprehended in a buy-bust operation in Daet, Camarines Sur, after being caught in possession of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP1.08 million, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) reported. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon stated that the operation was conducted past Wednesday midnight. The

Bicol: The 9th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army (PA-9ID) on Thursday pledged its commitment to upholding the Constitution and that it will continue serving President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, Major Frank Roldan, chief of the 9th ID public affairs office, stated that the armed forces remain professional and are bound to follow the chain of command. “Our soldiers have sworn to uphold the Constitution, which means that all our actions are anchored in the rule of law. We will follow whoever is the sitting president as mandated by law,” said Roldan. He dismissed rumors

Manila: One of the lanes of the M. Roxas Jr. Flyover (northbound), commonly known as the Delpan Flyover, was partially closed for asphalt overlay works starting Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Public Works and Highways-North Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-NMDEO) announced that the rehabilitation works are expected to be completed on April 3. The advisory detailed that the rehabilitation requires partial closure of the affected lanes, with plans for the southbound lane to undergo similar works after the northbound lane is completed. Motorists have been informed about potential traffic slowdowns in the area and advised to

Baguio: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Baguio has called on candidates in the upcoming elections to center their campaigns on presenting their platforms and to refrain from engaging in mudslinging. According to Philippines News Agency, lawyer John Paul Martin, the Comelec-Baguio officer, emphasized in a phone interview that politicians should focus on promoting their own agendas and the benefits they can offer voters, rather than disparaging their opponents. He noted that many voters are more interested in hearing about the plans candidates have and what they can provide if elected, rather than negative remarks about other candidates. Martin highlighted

Manila: The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) on Thursday announced it has commenced the distribution of PHP9 million worth of assistance to 2,618 tobacco farmers in Northern Luzon. These farmers were impacted by a series of typhoons and heavy rains that caused the wilting of growing and early transplanted tobacco seedlings. According to Philippines News Agency, the succession of Typhoons Kristine, Leon, Marce, and Ofel from November to December 2024, coupled with unusual rains in early January 2025, severely damaged tobacco plantations in Regions 1, 2, and CAR, including Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, and the Cordillera Administrative Region. NTA Deputy Administrator for