Day: August 14, 2025

Caraga: The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) is mourning the loss of a police officer who died weeks after being electrocuted while serving a search warrant. Pat. Jankent Tuazon of the 1301st Maneuver Company under the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 13 was part of a team tasked to implement a search warrant on July 25 in Barobo, Surigao del Sur. The warrant was for a violation of the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 10591, or the illegal possession of firearms. According to Philippines News Agency, when the police officers arrived, the subject of the warrant intentionally activated

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the new United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in the Philippines, Arnaud Peral, have expressed their commitment to fostering stronger partnerships between the Philippines and the international body. This commitment was articulated during Peral’s courtesy call on Marcos at Malaca±an Palace. According to Philippines News Agency, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared that Marcos and Peral discussed ways to enhance collaboration between the Philippine government and the UN. Their discussion centered on advancing the country’s development agenda and making progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The meeting underscored the UN’s role in

Cotabato: Two people were killed and two police officers were injured following a shootout during a police raid at a local businessman’s residential compound in this town before dawn Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Juaren Caang, spokesperson of the Cotabato Police Provincial Office, reported that the police team was executing a search warrant at Barangay Bulakanon against Ramon Floresta, an agricultural trader. The warrant pertained to a violation of Republic Act 10591, also known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. The situation escalated into an exchange of gunfire. The deceased individuals were identified as Jovito Regidor

Baguio: The city government is shifting away from traditional segregation and waste management methods in operating its new three-hectare materials recovery facility (MRF) in Barangay Dontogan. The new method aims to cut waste volume without spending much on hauling garbage to the landfill, General Services Office chief, Eugene Buyucan, said in an interview on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Buyucan explained that the MRF would use modern waste management technologies to ensure the proper handling and processing of different types of waste. These include a box feeder with conveyor, bag breaker or opener, trommel screen, air separator, manual sorting

Dumaguete: The Negros Oriental Police has recorded 31 shooting incidents in the province since January, prompting intensified operations against loose firearms, an official said Thursday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, provincial police spokesperson, emphasized the importance of preventing crimes involving firearms and reminded police stations of a standing order that mandates the application and service of five search warrants against suspected illegal gun owners for every shooting incident in their area. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Polinar highlighted that if two or more shooting incidents occur in a town or city, the police chief may face relief from their position if