Category: General

Zamboanga City: Authorities arrested six suspects and confiscated PHP10.2 million worth of illegal drugs in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Sur province on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Zamboanga Peninsula (PDEA-9) reported that the largest seizure, PHP6.8 million worth of shabu, occurred in Zamboanga City. PDEA-9 Director Maharani Gadaoni-Tosoc stated that four high-value targets (HVTs) – Eldrian Alvarez, 20; Jason Orquijo, 39; Alrakib Dasid, 36; and Ellan Testado, 42 – were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Roque. Seized from them were a kilo of suspected shabu,

Manila: The Marcos administration is committed to enhancing the Filipino workers’ skills and wooing more investors to improve employment, Malaca±ang said Thursday. This announcement comes as Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro expressed elation over the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest report. The data revealed that the labor force participation rate in January 2025 reached 20.65 million Filipinos, increasing from 48.06 million in January 2024 and 50.12 million in October 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro highlighted that the government has intensified skills training through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to better

Bacolod City: Drug operatives in Western Visayas were ordered to sustain their aggressive campaign amid successful operations in the region last month. Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, the region’s top cop, directed them to further intensify their intelligence gathering, operations against drug syndicates, and engagement with various stakeholders. According to Philippines News Agency, data released by the regional office showed that in February, the regionwide operations yielded around PHP40 million worth of shabu and marijuana, which is lower by PHP5 million compared to their accomplishment in January. Police Regional Office 6 spokesperson Lt. Col. Arnel Solis mentioned that Wanky has a

Manila: The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to undergo a “full system overhaul” this year through a strategic partnership with US-based Collins Aerospace, as announced by the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) on Thursday. This initiative aims to transform NAIA into a modern and efficient airport, enhancing its stature as a world-class gateway. According to Philippines News Agency, NNIC President Ramon Ang emphasized the significance of this long-awaited modernization. Ang stated that the advancements will position NAIA as one of the leading airports in the region. The collaboration with Collins Aerospace will see a dedicated support team deployed

Manila: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is solidifying its Clark hub by offering daily flights to Siargao and Basco beginning May 1. Currently, flights to Siargao from Clark are available thrice weekly-every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday-while the Basco-Clark route operates four times weekly-every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, PAL Express president Rabbi Vincent Ang expressed enthusiasm about the expansion, highlighting the airline’s efforts to attract more travelers to Basco and Siargao for leisure and cultural experiences. The new daily services aim to cater to the peak summer season and provide travelers with the convenience of