War On Drugs

Psychologist says stronger values education, not harsher penalties, is key to preventing youth violence

MANILA (July 2) — As the country grapples with rising concerns over violence involving young people, psychologist Honey Carandang is urging families, schools, and government leaders to invest more...

Group Warns Legal Delays Could Cloud Historic BARMM Elections

COTABATO CITY (July 2) — An advocacy group has warned that unresolved legal challenges could cast uncertainty over...

UP Mindanao LGBTQ+ student group backs trans faculty member, calls for fair review of contract renewal

DAVAO CITY (July 2) — A student organization at the University of the Philippines Mindanao is urging the...

Bullying, Drug Pressure Eyed in Zamboanga School Stabbing; DepEd Tightens Safety Measures

ZAMBOANGA CITY (July 2) — Alleged bullying and pressure to use illegal drugs are emerging as key angles...

Historic BARMM polls test gains of Bangsamoro peace deal

MANILA (July 1)  — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) prepares for its first-ever parliamentary...
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Ex-Cop, Barangay Tanod nabbed in drug bust in Zamboanga del Sur

DAVAO CITY (June 2) – A former police officer and an active barangay tanod were arrested in a drug buy-bust operation conducted by...

PDEA RO-13 destroys over ₱15 Million worth of illegal drugs in observance of IDADAIT 2025

BUTUAN CITY (June 27) – In line with the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency...

Marcos leads destruction of ₱9.4-B illegal drugs in Tarlac

MANILA (June 25) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the destruction of over ₱9.4 billion worth of seized illegal drugs at...

Precision, power, and purpose: How Colonel Marantan transformed policing in Davao City

DAVAO CITY (June 18) – When Colonel Hansel Marantan assumed command of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on July 14, 2024, he walked...

Families of drug war victims fear injustice if Duterte’s interim release is granted

DAVAO CITY (June 15, 2025) — Families of victims of the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs are urging the International Criminal Court (ICC)...

NBI discover P23-M worth of shabu and “kush” in Davao

Davao City (June 9)  – In a pre-dawn raid on June 8, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Region 11 seized an...
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