Day: May 25, 2025

Manila: A man was arrested for allegedly asking PHP350,000 each from applicants for an assured slot with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the CIDG Detective Special Operations Unit and PCG Intelligence Division operatives nabbed the suspect, identified as alias “Morris,” in an entrapment along P. Campa Street corner Espa±a Boulevard, Manila on May 22. The suspect was caught while receiving money from PCG applicants, CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said in a news release. The applicants claimed Morris misrepresented himself as having connections

Bulacan: In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs, the Provincial Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) conducted two separate operations that resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of PHP1.3 million worth of shabu. According to Philippines News Agency, the first operation was conducted in Barangay Panginay, Guiguinto, Bulacan on May 22, leading to the arrest of a 44-year-old suspect, alias ‘Anok,’ who is on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s unified drug watchlist. The operatives confiscated 96.42 grams of shabu worth PHP665,600, a .380 caliber pistol, and marked buy-bust money. On the same

Manila: Public spokespersons handling the nation’s budget, welfare, health, and justice portfolios topped a recent nationwide survey evaluating the most trusted and effective government communicators in the first quarter of 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD), in partnership with RPMD News, released its inaugural Top 10 Government Communicators list. The top performers scored high on clarity, credibility, public trust, and presence during key national developments. Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope Libiran was named the country’s top government communicator, registering an 88.7 percent performance rating, followed by Department of Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Irene

Metro Manila: The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced a significant reduction in the crime rate across Metro Manila, with a 23.13 percent decrease observed from November 23, 2024, to May 23, 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, NCRPO Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin revealed that the number of crimes reported fell to 2,589, a notable reduction from the 3,368 cases recorded during the same period the previous year. This equates to 779 fewer incidents of murder, homicide, physical injuries, rape, robbery, theft, and carnapping. Maj. Gen. Aberin credited the decline to continuous officer training, adequate resource allocation, proactive

Manila: The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in coordination with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF), has successfully airlifted approximately 2,500 “ChariTimba” relief packages using a C-130 aircraft for the families severely impacted by the recent flooding in Maguindanao del Sur. According to Philippines News Agency, the operation followed specific instructions from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., emphasizing the collaborative efforts of various government agencies to ensure swift delivery of aid to the affected communities. The OCD highlighted the government’s commitment to promptly providing assistance to those in dire need due to the severe