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Manila: A couple with an International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) red notice was arrested for swindling and syndicated estafa, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced on Thursday. CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that the couple, identified as ‘Cerrone’ and ‘Marve’ from Davao City, were apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Para±aque City on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, courts in Cebu, Davao, Tacloban, and Quezon City issued warrants for the couple’s arrest without bail for violating Article 315 (swindling/estafa) of the Revised Penal Code. Cerrone served as president and

Koronadal City: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday announced the opening of the seventh DOJ Action Center regional office in Koronadal City to boost its free legal assistance to the public. According to Philippines News Agency, the center’s opening on Tuesday aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration’s mandate to uphold the rule of law and make justice accessible to every Filipino. DOJAC, established in 1985, has regional offices in Manila, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, Bicol, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, and now, Soccsksargen. The center offers services including legal counselling, referrals and endorsements to appropriate government

Bacolod: The City Health Office (CHO) on Thursday issued reminders to Bacolodnons on coping with extreme heat and ensuring safe food and water consumption after the state weather bureau announced the start of the dry season this week. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environment Sanitation Division, said the hot weather can cause discomfort and lead to health problems for some people, especially those with existing health issues. “If you get to experience heat stroke or heat exhaustion, immediately proceed to a shaded area and apply a wet towel on the body,” she said

Bacolod: The 32 local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental province are highlighting sustainable practices in their respective booth displays in the ongoing 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival at the Panaad Park and Stadium here. In an interview on Thursday, festival director Charina Magallanes-Tan said the provincial government is prioritizing sustainability to ensure that the celebration leaves a positive impact on the environment. According to Philippines News Agency, this year’s festival features initiatives that promote eco-friendly practices and raise awareness about the importance of preserving natural resources. The San Carlos City booth, for instance, showcases initiatives reflecting the city’s continuous

Manila: Philippine immigration authorities uncovered a scheme in Mindanao where foreigners use fake Filipino identities to establish businesses hiring illegal aliens. According to Philippines News Agency, Melody Penelope Gonzales, BI Intelligence Division Deputy Chief for Administration and Operations-Mindanao, stated that separate operations in Mlang, North Cotabato, and Digos City, Davao del Sur, resulted in the apprehension of five Chinese nationals for having questionable documents. Bangdie Pan, also known as Ditdit, a 50-year-old Chinese national, was arrested in Digos City on March 20. She was found to be actively managing a hardware store registered under an alleged Filipino citizen whose identity