Day: July 15, 2025

Central luzon: The Police Regional Office in Central Luzon (PRO 3) has confiscated over PHP27 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 675 drug personalities in the first 23 days of Regional Director Brig. Gen. Rogelio Pe±ones Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, under Pe±ones’ leadership, police units across the region have conducted 432 anti-illegal drug operations, resulting in the seizure of over PHP27.2 million – including PHP23.8 million worth of shabu and PHP3.4 million worth of marijuana. Pe±ones emphasized that these accomplishments are a result of focused and relentless operations, aiming to eliminate criminal activities in Central Luzon. In

Aklan: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday highlighted the significance of a new passenger terminal for the Caticlan Airport in supporting the country’s tourism industry and economy. In a press conference at Malaca±ang, Dizon said the new airport terminal, which has been delayed since 2009, is a significant boon to tourists due to its enhanced check-in counters, advanced security screening, and improved boarding gates. According to Philippines News Agency, the new two-story terminal will span 36,470 square meters and feature six passenger boarding bridges and 36 check-in counters. Once completed, it will be capable of processing up to 3,000 passengers

Manila: In 2016, Shalom Trazona walked into a blood bank not out of choice, but out of urgency. Her cousin needed three bags of blood, and the Philippine Red Cross, following standard protocol, required replacement donors before releasing any. Shalom, alongside her late mother, rolled up her sleeve for the first time – unaware that this single act of necessity would blossom into a deeply personal mission. According to Philippines News Agency, now 36 and a thriving businesswoman, Shalom is a regular blood donor, having given countless times since that day nearly a decade ago. “At first, I was hesitant,”

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have collaborated to create a referral system aimed at providing monetary compensation to child victims of violent crimes. These children, currently under the care of the DSWD’s Residential Care Facilities (RCFs), will benefit from a memorandum of agreement signed by the two departments. According to Philippines News Agency, the agreement was formalized by Undersecretary Monina Josefina Romualdez of the DSWD’s Operations Group and Undersecretary Deo Marco of the DOJ Board of Claims (DOJ-BOC). This collaboration is rooted in Republic Act (RA) 7309, which mandates compensation

Manila: The Army Aviation Regiment (AAR) conducted a two-day maritime air patrol (MARPAT) over Mindanao waters, the Philippine Army (PA) stated Tuesday. The patrol aimed to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Ruling that favored the Philippines’ case against China regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Philippines News Agency, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala explained that the MARPAT mission, held from July 12 to 13, was executed by the Special Mission Aviation Company, a subordinate unit of the Aviation Regiment. The patrol covered the archipelagic waters and territorial seas of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Maguindanao del Norte,