Day: September 4, 2025

Bulacan: The intensified anti-illegal drug operations of the Bulacan police led to the arrest of a high-value individual (HVI) in Barangay San Marcos, Calumpit town, on Wednesday night. According to Philippines News Agency, Bulacan provincial director Col. Angel A. Garcillano identified the suspect as alias ‘Sacho,’ 63, a tricycle driver and resident of Barangay San Marcos. The suspect was arrested by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of the Calumpit Municipal Police Station during a buy-bust operation at around 10:45 p.m. Recovered from the suspect were 200 grams of suspected shabu with a street value of PHP1.36 million, a black

Canlaon city: Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is on alert against landslides and mudflows amid heavy rainfall and weather disturbances, an official said Thursday. Seth Bariga, information officer of the Canlaon City’s Emergency Operations Center, told the Philippine News Agency that emergency response units and local government offices are keeping a close watch on the weather to ensure the safety of residents. According to Philippines News Agency, the heightened vigilance comes after a landslide in Manggapa, Barangay Masulog, of that mountain city over the weekend that was triggered by heavy rains. ‘The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is

Santa catalina: A man who allegedly stabbed a police officer in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, is now facing a complaint for direct assault against an agent of a person in authority, an official disclosed. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), reported that the police officer, assigned to the Santa Catalina police station, sustained serious injuries after being stabbed by the suspect on Wednesday evening. Polinar detailed that the suspect was intoxicated prior to the incident and intended to purchase liquor. When the woman at the store refused to sell

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that it has released an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) targeting 43 individuals tied to dubious flood control projects. This directive requires immigration officers to meticulously track the travel activities of these individuals. According to Philippines News Agency, the watchlist comprises public works officials and proprietors of contractor firms collaborating with the Department of Public Works and Highways. The list includes notable figures such as Cezarah Rowena Discaya, president of Alpha and Omega Gen. Contractor and Development Corporation, and Pacifico Discaya, the firm’s authorized managing officer, along with other key individuals

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday that it is actively exploring supply options as local chili, or siling labuyo, prices continue to skyrocket with the onset of the ‘ber’ months. According to Philippines News Agency, DA’s Bantay Presyo (price watch) reported that the maximum retail price of chili in Metro Manila reached PHP800 per kg as of September 3. This marks a significant rise from the PHP550/kg peak price recorded on August 15 and PHP350/kg on July 25. In response to questions about the possibility of cheaper chili being sold at Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) outlets, Agriculture