Day: July 1, 2025

Bulacan: A newly identified high-value target in the illegal drug trade was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Bulacan early Tuesday morning, yielding over PHP686,000 worth of suspected shabu. According to Philippines News Agency, the 2 a.m. operation in Barangay Borol 2nd was spearheaded by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 3 (RPDEU3), with support from the Regional Special Operations Group 3 (RSOG3), Balagtas Municipal Police Station, and the Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit. Authorities identified the suspect as alias Omar, 36 years old, a resident of Barangay Panginay, Balagtas town. He was caught in possession of 101 grams of suspected

Negros oriental: Police in Negros Oriental have seized close to PHP54.2 million worth of shabu during the first half of this year. According to Philippines News Agency, based on its latest data, the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) seized 7.969 kg of shabu worth PHP54.195 million, along with 197 grams of marijuana worth PHP23,000. In the same period, a total of 277 anti-illegal drug operations were conducted across the province. Of the 293 persons arrested, 32 were high-value individuals, 250 were street-level individuals, and 11 were not listed in the NOrPPO’s list of drug suspects. ‘Majority of the illegal

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Ilocos Region has disbursed a total of PHP525,000 in financial aid to eight overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Pangasinan. These workers were recently repatriated from the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. According to Philippines News Agency, DMW Ilocos Region director Christian Rey Sison stated that the financial assistance is intended to help the repatriated OFWs start small businesses, cover medical expenses, or invest in livelihood training for long-term sustainability. DMW Ilocos Region officer-in-charge assistant director Romeo Jaramilla explained that the cash assistance is part of the

San carlos city: National government agencies, in collaboration with local government units (LGUs), are rolling out diverse programs and initiatives to ensure Filipinos have access to affordable and nutritious food choices. ‘Nutrition is not just about food. It’s about dignity, equity. Giving every Filipino regardless of age, gender, income, or location a fighting chance of life,’ stated Department of Health – Ilocos Region Director Paula Paz Sydiongco, as relayed by local health support chief Dr. Rosario Pamintuan during the Nutrition Month launch in San Carlos City, Pangasinan. According to Philippines News Agency, National Nutrition Council – Ilocos officer-in-charge Kendall Gatan

Laoag: Girls aged 9 to 14 years old in this city’s schools are encouraged to avail of the first dose of the free anti-human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during a vaccination drive and screening being held at the Laoag Centennial Arena. The three-day event, from July 1 to 3, is spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon to ensure a safer and healthier future for the women and children of Ilocos Norte. According to Philippines News Agency, “With this initiative, we plan to vaccinate these 3,000 young girls with their first dose of HPV vaccine and later