DAVAO CITY ---Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now at the Congress’ Quad Committee as it resumes hearings on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that marked his administration's war on drugs. The hearing is expected to address long-standing questions and concerns about human rights abuses that occurred during Duterte's six-year tenure, which was defined by an aggressive … [Read more...] about Duterte faces Quad Committee today in Marathon Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings
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BOC Clark foils PHP 3.15-M shipment of high-grade “Kush” Marijuana
DAVAO CITY --- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark seized 2,100 grams of high-grade marijuana, or “Kush,” valued at PHP 3.15 million. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force (CAIDTF), the Philippine National Police – Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEG), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Pampanga District … [Read more...] about BOC Clark foils PHP 3.15-M shipment of high-grade “Kush” Marijuana
Davao Police seize over 4 kilos of Marijuana in drug bust operation
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police confiscated marijuana worth Php 586,6800 in a joint buy-bust operation with the Drug Enforcement Unit of PRO-XI, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), and San Pedro Police Station 2, in Purok 2, Bolton Extension, Barangay 40-D, Davao City, around 7:00 p.m. on November 7, 2024. According to Acting Davao City Police Director Colonel Hansel … [Read more...] about Davao Police seize over 4 kilos of Marijuana in drug bust operation
Acierto alleges Duterte, Go put bounty on his head amidst unresolved drug links
DAVAO CITY — Former police Colonel Eduardo Acierto has reignited a contentious debate, alleging that former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go placed a P50 million bounty on his head following his 2017 report that linked former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang to the illegal drug trade. Acierto’s allegations emerged during a House Quad Committee … [Read more...] about Acierto alleges Duterte, Go put bounty on his head amidst unresolved drug links
CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and manufacturing equipment in a two-day operation in Valenzuela City and San Rafael, Bulacan. The CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit (AFCCU), in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation