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Mabalacat City: The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has successfully apprehended one of the 50 co-accused individuals linked to former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and Cassandra Ong in a case involving illegal offshore gaming operators in Pampanga. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced that law enforcement officers arrested a person identified as ‘Marlon’ during a raid conducted in Barangay Tabun, Mabalacat City on May 22. The arrest was executed under a warrant issued by an Angeles City court. Marlon is alleged to have functioned as the operations officer for a security agency

Taguig City: In a significant move to enhance public safety and security, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched an intensified police visibility initiative in Metro Manila. This initiative is part of a strategic campaign to combat criminality within the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the launch took place at the NCRPO Grandstand in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City, with DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla and NCRPO Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin leading the event. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has deployed 21,532 officers across various duties to ensure a constant and credible police

Kuala Lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday to enhance digital literacy and resilience among the region’s youth to combat online scams and emerging cyber threats. The call was made during the ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with ASEAN Youth, a segment of the 46th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the vital role of youth in fostering a people-centered community amidst the rapidly evolving technological landscape. He acknowledged that while technology brings numerous opportunities, it also presents challenges such as online scams, cyberbullying,

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) arrested 29 individuals and seized more than PHP1.3 million in illegal drugs during a weeklong anti-illegal drug operation conducted from May 19 to 25. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon reported that the arrests were the outcome of 26 operations, which resulted in the confiscation of a total of 193.47 grams of shabu and 50.10 grams of marijuana. The estimated street value of the confiscated illegal drugs amounted to PHP1.32 million. In Albay, 10 suspects were apprehended, and PHP522,580 worth of illegal drugs were seized. In Camarines

Taguig City: At least 4,000 Filipino and American troops have commenced participation in the two-week ‘Kamandag’ military exercise, which began on Monday at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Kamandag’ (venom), an acronym for ‘Kaagapay ng mga Mandirigma mula sa Dagat’ or Partners of Warriors from the Sea, is an annual bilateral exercise between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the US Marine Corps (USMC). The PMC has reported that 2,028 Filipino participants from the PMC, Marine reservists, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Coast Guard are taking part in the exercises. These