Category: General

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has successfully apprehended 13 individuals and seized 159.17 grams of illegal drugs valued at PHP1.05 million during their recent anti-drug operations conducted on Wednesday, as indicated in a police report released on Thursday. Among the areas targeted, Camarines Sur saw the highest amount of illegal drugs confiscated, amounting to PHP683,900, with three suspects detained. Camarines Norte followed, with drugs worth PHP202,920 and six arrests. Naga City recorded PHP159,800 in drug seizures with two arrests, while Albay and Catanduanes each accounted for one arrest with drugs valued at PHP6,868 and PHP319, respectively. According

Canlaon City: Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas has assured the public of transparency and accountability in handling operations in response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. The mayor welcomed independent investigations and emphasized that the Incident Management System meticulously records all transactions and financial activities related to disaster response efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, the mayor stated, ‘We understand the concerns raised regarding the expenses and assistance provided in response to the Mt. Kanlaon incident. Transparency and accountability remain at the forefront of our operations.’ Cardenas highlighted that a dedicated Finance Section tracks all funding sources, donations, and

Makati: Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo announced that the new 2025-2028 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP) will be unveiled during the first half of next year. Rodolfo, who also serves as the Managing Head of the Board of Investments (BOI), highlighted that the investment promotion agency is currently rationalizing the sectors to be included in the upcoming SIPP. These sectors will be aligned with the eight-point socioeconomic agenda of the Marcos administration. According to Philippines News Agency, the SIPP is a three-year plan that lists key economic activities eligible for fiscal incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises

Makati City: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking seriously any indication of espionage operations by foreign nationals in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza stated that the agency acknowledges the ongoing investigation into suspected espionage activities involving a Chinese national working with Filipinos in the country. She emphasized the department’s commitment to safeguarding national security and its readiness to support relevant government agencies. Daza highlighted the DFA’s willingness to collaborate with the Department of Justice, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other concerned agencies as they

Cebu City: Only seven out of 136 local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas have yet to secure approval for their 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan, an official said Wednesday. John Roy Quiamco, head of the solid waste management division of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-Central Visayas, stated that the region is nearing full compliance with Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, which marks its 24th year on January 26. According to Philippines News Agency, as of July 2024, 118 LGUs had secured approval for their solid waste management plans. Quiamco noted that the