Day: August 17, 2025

Capas: The planned PHP4-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) facility on a four-hectare site in Capas, Tarlac is a significant leap forward in the country’s sustainable development and modern waste management strategies. The agreement was secured by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) with Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s five-day state visit to the South Asian country on Aug. 4 to 8. According to Philippines News Agency, Amando Diaz, president and CEO of ATD Waste-To-Energy Corp., emphasized the dual benefits of the project, addressing waste management and energy generation. ‘This facility is more than just a

Manila: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives seized almost PHP1 billion worth of illegal drugs from Aug. 8 to 15. Of 135 arrested suspects, 85 were suspected drug pushers, 17 were drug den operators, 26 were drug den clients, and seven were drug users and possessors. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA operatives confiscated 146,278.30 grams of shabu and eradicated 24,000 marijuana plants in Cordillera during the period. PDEA Director General Undersecretary and Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Chair Isagani Nerez stated that every gram seized represents lives saved, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to protecting Filipino families. The director

Manila: De La Salle University downed College of Saint Benilde, 25-21, 27-29, 31-29, 25-21, to remain unbeaten in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday. Chris Emmanuel Hernandez starred for the Green Spikers with 21 points, 19 receptions, and 10 digs, powering La Salle to a 3-0 record alongside University of Santo Tomas. According to Philippines News Agency, Glen Rui Ventura added 17 points off 13 attacks, three blocks, and one ace, while Issa Ousseini and Eugene Gloria chipped in 12 and 11 points respectively for the Green Spikers, who needed two hours and 16

Manila: Units of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) apprehended 119,497 individuals for violating local ordinances during the first half of August, generating PHP33.7 million in fines. In a news release Sunday, the NCRPO stated that 43,356 violators were fined between August 1 and 15. Of the total arrested, 75,598 were warned or released, while 543 individuals faced formal charges. According to Philippines News Agency, the violations included drinking and smoking in public places, roaming shirtless, urinating or dumping garbage in public, and curfew violations involving minors. Other infractions were karaoke use beyond permitted hours, vandalism, road obstructions, and