Day: May 6, 2025

Zamboanga Peninsula: Police in Zamboanga Peninsula have confiscated PHP103.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes since January, PRO-9 director Brig. Gen. Roel Rodolfo reported Tuesday. The operations demonstrate a significant effort to curb the illegal cigarette trade in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the 51 anti-smuggling operations led to 78 arrests and the seizure of 1,665 master cases, 5,266 reams, and 452 packs of illicit cigarettes across the region. Brig. Gen. Roel Rodolfo emphasized the importance of these operations in strengthening border security, a priority since he assumed command on January 12. PRO-9 has deployed 14 upgraded watercrafts for

Iloilo City: The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) has mobilized 1,528 uniformed personnel as part of security preparations for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections in the region. PRO6 director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky announced that this augmentation force will be dispatched to the Iloilo Police Provincial Office and the Antique Police Provincial Office. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Wanky emphasized the critical role of the Philippine National Police during this period to ensure the success of both national and local elections. He stated that the mission would present challenges as personnel leave their homes and

Pangasinan: The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has initiated the deployment of 2,408 personnel to polling centers for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. The deployment began on Monday, coinciding with the dispatch of automated counting machines (ACMs) to polling centers by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). This effort is part of a larger security measure to ensure the safety and security of voters, as stated by Pangasinan PPO director Col. Rollyfer Capoquian during a ceremonial send-off event at Gov. Antonio Sison Camp. According to Philippines News Agency, the police personnel are tasked with escorting Comelec deputized vehicles that are

Leyte: The Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD) has announced its intention to terminate its joint venture agreement with PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation (PrimeWater) due to the company’s failure to improve water supply in the city and seven nearby towns in Leyte province. LMWD general manager Ronnie Cornico stated that the LMWD board decided during a meeting on May 5 to sign a position paper to revoke the 25-year agreement with the Villar-owned company. According to Philippines News Agency, Cornico explained that PrimeWater has not fulfilled its promises after five years, leading to numerous complaints about water service disruptions. This action was

Baguio: The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) is anticipating a peaceful midterm election on May 12, while the local Commission on Elections (Comelec) has assured that all personnel are prepared. During a meeting held at the BCPO headquarters, Baguio election officer, lawyer John Paul Martin, expressed optimism about the upcoming polls. ‘We conducted three CJSCC (City Joint Security Command Center) meetings. I hope that the fourth will be a victory celebration for the members,’ Martin stated. Baguio has 166,416 registered voters, 60 voting centers, and 232 clustered precincts. According to Philippines News Agency, the BCPO, in collaboration with the Armed