Day: October 6, 2025

Davao: Police operatives in the Davao Region arrested seven suspects and seized PHP3.9 million worth of illegal drugs in nine operations conducted from Sunday to Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-11) reported that the anti-illegal drug operations resulted in the seizure of 577.5 grams of shabu and 10 grams of marijuana. PRO-11 acting director, Brig. Gen. Joseph Arguelles, stated, ‘PRO-11 remains firm in its campaign to rid the region of illegal drugs and criminal elements.’ The one-day success builds on last month’s intensive anti-illegal drug campaign, which resulted in the seizure of more than PHP18.6

Masbate: The Philippine Navy has undertaken a significant mission to deliver essential relief and construction materials to Masbate province, providing crucial assistance to communities severely impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Opong. According to Philippines News Agency, Commodore Salvador Lavapie, Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NAVFORSOL), reported on Monday that the Philippine Navy’s BRP AGTA (LC290) was responsible for transporting and unloading the materials as part of its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) mission. The BRP AGTA was tasked with carrying 44.66 tons of construction materials from Ouano Wharf in Mandaue City, Cebu, specifically aimed at supporting ongoing rehabilitation

Manila: After a three-day rise, the Philippine Stock Exchange index reversed its path Monday due to profit-taking, and the local currency shed against the greenback. According to Philippines News Agency, the local bourse’s main index went down by 1.78 percent to 6,000.32 points, and the broader All Shares by 1.14 percent to 3,643.95 points. Only the Mining and Oil index gained during the day after it rose 2.61 percent. Holding Firms posted the biggest drop at 2.02 percent and was trailed by Financials, 1.98 percent; Industrial, 1.64 percent; Property, 1.43 percent; and Services, 0.78 percent. Volume reached 2.07 billion shares,

Quezon city: In a bid to lessen road crashes and accidents in the city, the Quezon City government has partnered with public interest law group ImagineLaw to intensify its road safety policies and enforcement mechanism toward a zero-casualty record. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that this initiative is part of the city’s commitment with the Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of 74 cities dedicated to preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and injuries. Mayor Belmonte emphasized the importance of this partnership in tackling the issue of road crashes and making

Antique: Nine establishments in Antique are vying for the prestigious Bagwis Award of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Antique Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Arnel Oliveros stated that one establishment is hoping for the bronze award, being a new nominee, while another aims to maintain its standing as a bronze awardee. According to Philippines News Agency, five establishments are competing to retain their silver awards, and two others are striving to maintain their gold awards. Oliveros emphasized that the establishments are striving to earn or maintain their Bagwis Awards as recognition of their efforts in promoting