Category: General

Manila: The Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) has confiscated PHP25.6 million worth of illegal drugs in February this year. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEG acting chief Col. Rolando Cuya reported that the seized narcotics included 2.68 kilograms of shabu, 2 kilograms of dried marijuana, 30 milliliters of marijuana oil, and 95 pieces of ecstasy. Additionally, 35,002 pieces of marijuana plants were destroyed during the operations conducted in February. Col. Cuya revealed that PDEG operatives executed 58 intelligence-driven operations, leading to the arrest of 68 drug personalities. Among those apprehended were 34 high-value targets, 19 street-level individuals, nine wanted

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a substantial increase in cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), with 7,598 instances recorded between January 1 and February 22. According to Philippines News Agency, this figure represents nearly triple the number of cases observed during the same timeframe in 2024, which stood at 2,665. The majority of these cases, approximately 52 percent, are concentrated in regions such as Central Luzon, Mimaropa, the National Capital Region, and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The data further reveals that 56 percent, equating to 4,225 of the total cases, involve children aged four years

Quezon: The Tourism Office of Quezon has lifted its short-lived advisory that temporarily halted diving activities in the province. The office had issued an advisory strictly prohibiting diving in Quezon over safety concerns, days after two Russian divers died in Batangas’ Verde Island. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sent a new letter to the Quezon Provincial Tourism Office retracting its previous recommendation to stop diving activities in the province. Despite the lifting of the advisory, the tourism office urged divers and dive operators to exercise vigilance and take caution, especially during bad weather. The advisory

Manila: Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Saturday called on the public to contemplate and show compassion, as she joined the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “As the crescent moon rises, I join my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters across the world, including more than six million Muslim Filipinos, in observing the holy month of Ramadan,” Pangandaman said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman emphasized that Ramadan serves as a powerful reminder to answer Islam’s call to “a life of peace, justice, and charity.” She highlighted that the month-long observance is a sacred time for renewing

Manila: Defending champion Adamson University kicked off its quest for a 12th consecutive title with a 7-0 shutout of University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the UAAP Season 87 softball tournament at Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium in Malate, Manila on Saturday. Senior first baseman Remelie Herrero, who went 2-for-3 at the plate, loaded the bases with her second hit of the game. According to Philippines News Agency, Madelene Domaug crossed the plate alongside Noemay Mahinay after an Aliza Pichon hit to give Adamson a 4-0 lead. Pichon, Alaiza Talisik, and Mea Tubongbanua added three more runs, sealing the Lady Falcons’