Day: December 4, 2025

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed its support for a proposal to offer a reward for information that could lead to the arrest of former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co. Co is wanted for charges related to alleged corruption in flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that the PNP is currently evaluating the implications of recommending a bounty. The PNP is simultaneously enhancing its manhunt efforts in collaboration with the National Bureau of Investigation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and local government units. Nartatez

Benguet: The Benguet State University (BSU) has developed a dried ‘chop suey chips’ technology that it hopes more processors will adopt to help curb the dumping and rotting of surplus highland vegetables. ‘We have right now two adapters producing small quantity of vacuum-sealed fried chop suey chips, but we might ask the Food Science Research Institute to help us promote the product and encourage more adapters,’ Dr. Jao-jao Somayden, dean of the BSU College of Home Economics and Technology, said in an interview on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the technology was developed through research from 2021 to 2023

Airdrie: The Philippine Embassy in Canada has joined the inauguration of the Dr. Jose Rizal Reading Room at the Airdrie Public Library, a cultural initiative that highlights the life and legacy of the national hero for Filipino and Canadian communities in Alberta. According to Philippines News Agency, Ambassador Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga led the opening ceremony on Nov. 27, following a wreath-laying activity at the Rizal Monument in Airdrie Park. The project was spearheaded by the Knights of Rizal (KOR) Airdrie Chapter, in cooperation with community partners and donors. Local officials, including Airdrie Mayor Heather Spearman, representatives of the Filipino community,

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the seizure of PHP579 million worth of contraband across the nation over the past three months, from Aug. 26 to Nov. 27. The announcement was made by PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., who detailed the types of confiscated items and emphasized the impact of smuggling on the economy. According to Philippines News Agency, the seized contraband included PHP512.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes, PHP1.29 million in petroleum products, PHP6.8 million in agricultural items, and PHP58.8 million in assorted goods. Nartatez highlighted the importance of combating smuggling to protect the

Butuan city: Four individuals involved in illegal mining activities were arrested by operatives from the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) and personnel from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) on Thursday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, BCPO Director Col. Rommel Villamor stated that the operation took place in Purok 2, Barangay Bilay. The individuals apprehended in the operation were identified only by their aliases – Rom and John from Barangay Bilay, and El and Jer from Barangay Aupagan, both within the city limits. The suspects face charges for violating Republic Act 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act