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Baguio City: Police and education authorities have emphasized unity, proper coordination, and cooperation as key factors contributing to the success of the recent midterm elections in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Brig. Gen. David Peredo, regional director of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-CAR, expressed satisfaction with the effective management of peace, order, and security in the area, particularly in the province of Abra, where 91 percent of registered voters participated. According to Philippines News Agency, security forces in Abra implemented various programs and initiatives to ensure a smooth election process, which could be adopted in future polls. These measures included

Zamboanga City: Authorities in Zamboanga City arrested three individuals and seized over PHP14.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and illegal drugs, along with a firearm, in a series of intelligence-driven law enforcement operations conducted on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. General Roel Rodolfo, director of the Police Regional Office in Zamboanga Peninsula (PRO-9), stated that the operations highlighted intensified efforts against illicit trade and narcotics. Rodolfo mentioned that the series of operations began with the apprehension of a suspect yielding a substantial cigarette haul. Alias “Tabong”, 38, a resident of Barangay Kasanyangan, was apprehended when policemen, in coordination

Bohol: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is intensifying efforts to preserve the Carood watershed, a critical natural resource that supplies water to households, farms, and irrigation systems across seven municipalities in eastern Bohol. According to Philippines News Agency, in a news release on Thursday, DAR highlighted that the Carood watershed, spanning more than 20,400 hectares, supports the towns of Alicia, Anda, Candijay, Guindulman, Mabini, Pilar, and Ubay. Despite its importance, the watershed is under threat from soil erosion, flooding, and unsustainable farming practices. Since November 2022, DAR has been an active partner in the province-wide ‘Trees for Unity’ reforestation

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced plans to reinstate the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to stabilize basic commodity prices. This move comes amid rising pork costs impacting consumers. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA had previously lifted the pork MSRP on May 15, setting prices at PHP380 per kg for “liempo” (belly), PHP350/kg for “kasim” (ham) and pigue, and PHP300/kg for “sabit-ulo.” DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. revealed in an interview that a revised plan is set to be implemented by the end of July or

Manila: Seasoned lawyer and academic Darlene Marie Berberabe will take over as the new Solicitor General. Berberabe took her oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday in Malaca±ang, based on photos shared on social media by the Presidential Communications Office. Currently serving as dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law, Berberabe will replace Menardo Guevarra, who previously served as Justice Secretary under the Duterte administration. Berberabe also served as chief executive officer of the Pag-IBIG fund. According to Philippines News Agency, the Office of the Solicitor General acts as the ‘law firm’ for the government,