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Negros oriental: Police in Negros Oriental have seized close to PHP54.2 million worth of shabu during the first half of this year. According to Philippines News Agency, based on its latest data, the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) seized 7.969 kg of shabu worth PHP54.195 million, along with 197 grams of marijuana worth PHP23,000. In the same period, a total of 277 anti-illegal drug operations were conducted across the province. Of the 293 persons arrested, 32 were high-value individuals, 250 were street-level individuals, and 11 were not listed in the NOrPPO’s list of drug suspects. ‘Majority of the illegal

Bangued: The police and the local government of this capital town are taking steps to enhance peace and order by installing additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and procuring two-way radios and motorcycles. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. David Peredo, the director of the Police Regional Office in the Cordillera Administrative Region (PROCAR), emphasized the importance of two-way radios for quick communication with field patrollers to ensure immediate response. Peredo highlighted the practicality of motorcycles over four-wheeled vehicles, particularly in areas with narrow roads and heavy traffic, facilitating better maneuverability. Peredo noted the formation of a tactical motorcycle unit

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured the public that repatriation efforts for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel will continue, even as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the conflict alert level from 3 to 2. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured the public that repatriation efforts for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel will continue, even as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the conflict alert level from 3 to 2. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated in a virtual press briefing on Tuesday that the

Manila: Senator Loren Legarda has filed her first 10 priority bills for the 20th Congress, covering education, livelihood, environmental sustainability, and social protection for vulnerable sectors. The measures seek to address urgent needs across multiple sectors, including digital access for students, small business support, climate action, and the protection of women, children, seniors, and informal workers. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposed bills include the One Tablet, One Student Act to promote digital inclusion, the ‘Pangkabuhayan’ (Livelihood) Act to assist micro and small enterprises, and the Living Wage Act to guarantee fair compensation for Filipino workers. These proposals are

Manila: The United States has not yet made a formal proposal regarding its plan to establish an ammunition facility in Subic Bay, Zambales, as confirmed by Malaca±ang on Tuesday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro explained during a press briefing that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is awaiting a detailed briefing about the US proposal before making any decisions on the matter. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the importance of receiving a comprehensive briefing about the proposed ammunition plant before seeking a response from the President. She stated, “Since there is no formal offer yet regarding this, it would