Day: August 21, 2025

Para±aque city: Four high-value individuals (HVIs) have been arrested and PHP2 million worth of illegal narcotics have been seized in an anti-drug operation in Para±aque City, the Southern Police District and the Para±aque City Police said on Thursday. In a statement, police elaborated that the buy-bust operation took place around 4:45 p.m. along Ninoy Aquino Avenue in Barangay San Dionisio. According to Philippines News Agency, the primary target was an individual operating under the alias Lex, a 29-year-old male identified as a high-value pusher. During the transaction, police moved in and apprehended Lex along with three accomplices identified by their

Bicol: Crime incidents in the Bicol Region declined by 7.12 percent, attributed to the effective implementation of the 5-minute response time strategy. According to Philippines News Agency, Police Regional Office-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. stated that from July 16 to August 16, the office recorded 1,722 crimes, which is 132 fewer cases compared to the 1,854 incidents reported during the same period last year. Babagay noted that the timely and decisive response of police units arriving within five minutes of distress calls had proven to be a significant breakthrough in deterring crimes. He explained that criminals are now

Manila: Senator Raffy Tulfo is preparing to file a bill to institutionalize random drug testing for incumbent elective and appointive officials, a move aimed at strengthening accountability and integrity in government service. According to Philippines News Agency, the measure will ensure that public officials are held to the “highest standards of conduct while reinforcing public trust,” Tulfo stated in a news release on Thursday. The senator emphasized the importance of transparency with his comment, ‘Kung walang tinatago, walang dapat ikatakot (If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear).’ Tulfo clarified that his proposal excludes election candidates, in

Manila: Scientists have discovered two natural compounds that may reverse brain cell ageing and eliminate harmful protein buildup, offering a potential non-drug approach for Alzheimer’s disease. According to Philippines News Agency, the compounds identified are nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, and epigallocatechin gallate, an antioxidant found in green tea. These compounds have been shown to restore guanosine triphosphate (GTP) levels, a crucial molecule for energy production in brain cells. Research has demonstrated that treating aged nerve cells with these compounds can restore GTP levels to those found in younger cells within 24 hours. This restoration of energy levels enables

Manila: The Department of Tourism in the Caraga Region (DOT-13) has welcomed the move of Surigao del Norte First District Rep. Francisco Matugas to push for an investigation into the soaring cost of airfares to Siargao Island. ‘Tourism should remain affordable and inclusive, and not a privilege for only a few,’ DOT-13 Regional Director Ivonnie Dumadag said in an interview on Thursday. She noted that since Siargao Island is a top destination for both foreign and domestic tourists, the investigation at the House of Representatives (HOR) is timely and appropriate. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Our Tourism Secretary, Christina Garcia-Frasco’s,