Day: April 28, 2025

Sorsogon: The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday issued a warning to residents of Sorsogon province regarding potential health risks posed by ashfall from the recently erupted Bulusan Volcano. The advisory emphasized the importance of caution for those living in close proximity to the volcano. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH advised residents to steer clear of the 4 km permanent danger zone around the volcano and avoid exposure to “fine and very small volcanic ash.” The department highlighted the potential health hazard, stating, “Ashfall can enter the lungs — if the community experiences ashfall, wear face mask, goggles,

Caloocan City: Operatives of the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) have arrested two high-value individuals (HVI) and seized around PHP74.8 million worth of shabu in Caloocan City on Sunday evening. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEG acting chief Col. Rolando Cuya stated that the suspects, with aliases Johary, 26, and Ambulo, 25, were apprehended during a buy-bust operation at Barangay Amparo, North Caloocan at 8:15 p.m. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 11 kg. of suspected shabu and other non-drug items. Col. Cuya mentioned that the arrested individuals were taken to Amparo Sub-Station 15. They face charges of

Quezon City: Around 33,000 policemen are expected to vote in the local absentee voting (LAV) ahead of the May 12 midterm polls, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Monday. PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil cast his vote at the opening of the LAV in Camp Crame, Quezon City, underscoring the importance of participating in the democratic process, even for law enforcers. According to Philippines News Agency, Gen. Marbil emphasized that voting is both a right and a duty, reflecting the officers’ commitment to the nation. He assured the public of the PNP’s preparedness to secure the upcoming elections, with

Quezon City: The government will start offering the PHP20 per kilogram rice at the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) Kadiwa Center along Visayas Avenue in Quezon City on May 2. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced in a press briefing in Malaca±ang on Monday that the initiative follows the Department of Agriculture’s previous announcement regarding the initial rollout of the PHP20/kg rice in Cebu on May 1. This program is one of the campaign promises of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and aims to provide affordable rice to the public. Under the program,

Bataan: Central Luzon police announced the arrest of three high-value targets and the seizure of PHP2.1 million worth of illegal drugs during two separate buy-bust operations in Bataan over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) reported that the first operation took place on Saturday in Abucay town. During this operation, two suspects were apprehended and 66.5 grams of suspected shabu, valued at PHP452,200, were confiscated. A subsequent operation in Balanga City on Sunday led to the arrest of another suspect and the seizure of 250 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated value