Day: June 9, 2025

Talisay City: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have confiscated 65 right-hand drive vehicles in a raid in Talisay City, Cebu. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, and Special Envoy on Transnational Crime Ambassador Markus Lacanilao led the operation with the support of NBI agents. According to Philippines News Agency, Mendoza stated that the operation stemmed from confirmed intelligence reports indicating illegal activities at an auto shop. A female Peruvian national was taken into custody, identified as the operator of the raided shop in Talisay City. Mendoza highlighted Lacanilao’s involvement due to the

Davao City: Police operatives confiscated more than PHP2.4 million worth of illegal drugs in a series of operations conducted from June 1 to 8, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, acting DCPO director, Col. Hansel Marantan, stated that the intensified anti-drug campaign involved 27 separate operations, resulting in the arrest of 31 individuals. During the period from June 1 to 7, authorities seized 157.16 grams of methamphetamine (shabu) with an estimated street value of PHP1.06 million, along with 5,007 grams of marijuana worth PHP600,840. On June 8, an additional PHP727,600 of suspected shabu

Pangasinan: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified sea patrols in the vicinity waters of Pangasinan and Ilocos after one ton of shabu were found by fisherfolk floating in the area since June 5. According to Philippines News Agency, in a situation update on Monday, the PCG reported that BRP Cabra and two high-speed response boats have been dispatched in the area. In addition, the deployment of an aerial drone for surveillance is underway to locate and recover more sacks of illegal drugs believed to be still adrift. PCG District North Western Luzon (CGDNWLZN) Commander Capt. Mark Larsen Mariano assured

Ilocos Norte: The Bagbago-Puttao Elementary School in this town is all set to welcome its more than 100 learners on June 16 with clean classrooms and playground, and re-energized teachers. According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday, volunteers from the public and private sectors displayed ‘bayanihan’ (cooperation) to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for learners during the kickoff of “Brigada Eskwela.” Workbooks, health kits, and snacks were distributed to learners. There was also a story reading led by Ilocos Norte Schools Division Superintendent Donato Balderas and planting of duhat (black plum) seedlings courtesy of the Department of Environment

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already provided PHP549,000 worth of assistance to families affected by the effects of the low-pressure area and the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat,’ an agency official said on Monday. During Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the assistance, in the form of family food packs (FFPs) and other non-food items, was distributed to families in Bulacan in Central Luzon, and Zamboanga City in Region 9 – the two areas greatly affected by the LPA and “habagat”. According to Philippines News Agency, Dumlao emphasized that this initiative aligns with