Day: June 18, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Wednesday that its operatives have seized illegal drugs valued at PHP9.52 billion from May 30 to June 13. In collaboration with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine National Police (PNP), and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the agency also arrested 167 individuals involved in drug-related activities during 155 operations. These actions align with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a robust campaign against key figures in the drug trade. According to Philippines News Agency, the arrested individuals included 107 alleged pushers, 33 drug den clients, 10 drug den operators, six

Makati City: Two Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Makati City for allegedly practicing medicine without the necessary licenses and permits from the Professional Regulation Commission, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Acting CIDG Director, Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, stated that the two Vietnamese, identified as Nguyen, a female, and Phuong, a male, were apprehended while conducting medical consultations and providing quotations for nose augmentation and body parts modification procedures. These activities took place at the Doly Beauty Lounge located at HV Dela Costa, Bel-Air Village, Makati City on June 16. Suguilon

Manila: The government is ramping up efforts to mitigate the effects of flooding and other rainy season threats, Malaca±ang said Wednesday, citing continuous infrastructure works and agency coordination to ensure preparedness. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to construct flood control projects across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Public Works Secretary Manny Bonoan has ensured that construction on flood control projects has begun. This initiative has been a long-standing directive from the President. Among the completed projects is the 2,339.73-square-meter concrete slope protection along the Bagac-Mariveles Road in the

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday called on the Senate to consider the potential impact of the delays in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on the Philippine economy. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said it is ‘alarming’ that the business sector has already issued a warning that failure to uphold rule of law could affect investor confidence in the long term. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro remarked, “Mismong nasa business sector na po ang naaalarma sa nangyayari sa Senado patungkol po sa impeachment trial. At hindi po talaga nanaisin na

Manila: Ranking officials of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) got a glimpse of Singapore’s best practices on disaster response during a benchmarking visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The delegation, led by OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, visited the headquarters of the Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) on June 11. According to Philippines News Agency, during the visit, the SCDF showcased its operational capabilities, including the disaster assistance and rescue team, Operation Lionheart for international missions, and advanced technologies like robotics and unmanned systems. The OCD delegation also learned about the SCDF’s comprehensive protocols for hazardous materials and chemical,