DAVAO CITY (October 1) – In a series of operations from September 21 to 27, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) seized more than PHP4.8 million worth of illegal drugs, the agency reported Tuesday. The DCPO's interim chief, Col. Mannan Muarip, said the weeklong campaign comprised 39 anti-drug operations that resulted in the arrest of 51 suspects. The confiscated … [Read more...] about 53 drug suspects, P4.8-M illegal drugs apprehended by Davao police
US calls out Philippines’ failure to protect victims of human trafficking from POGO hubs
MANILA (October 1) —According to the US Department of State's 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, the Philippine government has failed to adequately protect human trafficking victims in unlawful scam hubs. According to the report, the Philippines maintained its Tier 1 position by demonstrating "serious efforts" to combat trafficking, such as prosecuting traffickers, … [Read more...] about US calls out Philippines’ failure to protect victims of human trafficking from POGO hubs
Oaminal calls for improved safety and development measures in Misamis Occidental
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (October 1) --- Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal has asked local government units, security forces, and community stakeholders to step up efforts to ensure the province's peace, safety, and development. During the third quarter joint meeting of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MOPADAC) and the Provincial Peace … [Read more...] about Oaminal calls for improved safety and development measures in Misamis Occidental
Off Tawi-Tawi, Navy recovers a boat full of contraband
ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 1) – The Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) confiscated a large consignment of illegal goods worth millions of pesos off Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, a top officer said Tuesday. The shipment was captured on Monday near Pandukan Island in Pangutaran, Sulu, according to WMNC commander Rear Adm. Constancio Arturo Reyes Jr. "The sailors manning … [Read more...] about Off Tawi-Tawi, Navy recovers a boat full of contraband
Cotabato power company distributes rice to MagNorte flood victims
COTABATO CITY (September 30) – On Monday, as part of its corporate social responsibility, the Cotabato Light and Power Company (Cotabato Light) and the Aboitiz Foundation Inc. distributed food to families devastated by floods in Maguindanao del Norte. According to Doreen Alve Almirante, supervisor of the Cotabato Light Marketing and Communications Office, 150 sacks of … [Read more...] about Cotabato power company distributes rice to MagNorte flood victims
