Day: June 21, 2025

San Fernando City: Proactive and responsive law enforcement and advanced technology will mark the new leadership of the Police Regional Office-Ilocos (PRO-1) in line with the thrust to establish community presence. “No more delayed action. No more excuses. When someone calls for help, we arrive, we respond, we resolve,” newly installed PRO-1 Acting Director Brig. Gen. Dindo Reyes said during the turnover of command ceremony at Camp Brig. Gen. Oscar Florendo. According to Philippines News Agency, Reyes emphasized that the 911 command centers will be reinforced in urban areas, mobile patrol coverage will be expanded, and stricter response monitoring mechanisms

Legazpi City: The Philippine Coast Guard-Bicol (PCG-5) has announced a significant enhancement of its coastal intelligence network, aiming to fortify maritime security and curb the influx of narcotics through regional ports. This development comes as part of a strategic alignment with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recalibrated national drug strategy. According to Philippines News Agency, PCG-5 Commander Commodore Ivan Roldan emphasized the agency’s commitment to intensified coastal intelligence operations. He highlighted the ongoing collaboration with barangay officials, fisherfolk associations, and the broader community to bolster maritime vigilance. Commodore Roldan stated, “We are doubling our efforts to enhance our coastal intelligence

Zamboanga del Sur: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Intelligence Division recently arrested a Pakistani national in Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur for violation of Philippine immigration laws. According to Philippines News Agency, Sajjad Khan, 31, was arrested on June 16 on the strength of a mission order issued by Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado following intelligence information about his illegal stay. BI records reveal that Khan has been banned from the country since 2016. He admitted to illegally entering the Philippines by boat, a method commonly referred to as a ‘backdoor’ process. Khan was found liable for violation of

Zambales: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday rebuked the China Coast Guard (CCG) for accusing Manila of violating its so-called sovereignty in the South China Sea to justify its water cannoning of two local vessels off Zambales. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed four ships to supply fuel and goods to Filipinos fishing near the Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal on Friday. Two of the BFAR vessels, BRP Datu Tamblot and BRP Datu Taradapit, were water cannoned by CCG vessels 4203 and 3105, some 15.6 nautical miles (NM) and 18.1 NM off the feature. According

Osaka: The Philippine government is working with host countries to protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), especially the assurance of ‘safe and humane’ working conditions, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. Speaking before the Filipino community in Osaka, Japan, Marcos emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring ‘smooth’ employment and deployment processes for OFWs. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos highlighted the government’s efforts to engage with various countries employing Filipino workers to establish bilateral labor agreements. These agreements aim to secure safe and humane working environments and provide opportunities for Filipinos to thrive abroad. Marcos also