Day: August 12, 2025

Cebu city: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said the Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed a fire inspector from the service after he was arrested by the bureau last June for demanding money from applicants seeking to become fire safety officers. According to Philippines News Agency, the NBI stated that the Ombudsman found Roy Sangueza Castro administratively liable for violating Section 7 (d) of Republic Act (RA) 6713, which outlines the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Castro has been penalized with perpetual disqualification from holding any public office. Additionally, his retirement

Quezon city: The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) was recognized as the country’s Best City Police Office, while the city government received a special award for its support to the Philippine National Police during the 124th Police Service Anniversary at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Tuesday. ICPO Director Col. Kim Legada and former Iloilo City mayor Jerry Tre±as received the award from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in a ceremony at the PNP national headquarters. According to Philippines News Agency, the police office bested two other finalists — the Davao City Police Office and the Butuan City Police Office

Negros island region: The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is actively engaging in preparations for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), despite the looming possibility of its postponement to 2026. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, the regional election director for Comelec-NIR, emphasized the need for readiness in light of potential legal challenges that may arise as some groups plan to seek a temporary restraining order from the Supreme Court against the delay. According to Philippines News Agency, Castillano mentioned that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the bill to postpone the BSKE by

Candon city: Residents of Ilocos Sur province no longer need to travel far to seek medical treatment as the newly upgraded Ilocos Sur Medical Center (ISMC) in Candon City is ready to cater to more patients with new facilities inaugurated on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the formal inauguration of the Ilocos Sur Medical Center and blessing of its new dialysis center, which is equipped with 14 dialysis machines, and infectious disease building for infection control. In a media interview, Dr. Angel Trinidad, medical center chief of Ilocos Sur Medical Center, said the Level

Manila: Police in Negros Oriental seized nearly PHP1.5 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested 24 suspects during weeklong anti-criminality operations, an official said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), reported that the regionwide Simultaneous Anti-criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) were conducted from August 4 to 10 across the province. Polinar noted that while the provincial level typically engages in three-day enhanced police operations, the regional police official extended this initiative to span an entire week. During the prolonged SACLEO, authorities seized over 216.6 grams of suspected shabu,