Police in South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat arrested three suspects, including a street-level individual, and confiscated over P157,000 worth of suspected shabu in separate buy-bust operations. Read the full report.
PDEA 7 operatives confiscate P54.4 million worth of shabu in a major Cebu bust, arresting a suspected national distributor and three accomplices. Governor issues a stern warning to drug lords.
Police in San Remigio, Cebu, arrested three men, two of them senior citizens, in an anti-illegal gambling operation. Authorities recovered fighting cocks and bet money. Read the full details of the raid.
A businessman and associate arrested in Santander, Cebu for allegedly offering a P1M bribe, a Toyota Fortuner, and iPhones to police to release P20M in smuggled cigarettes. Read the full story.
Authorities in Santander, Cebu, confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P20 million in a joint operation. The driver and helpers are now in custody. Read more about the government's crackdown on contraband.
Davao de Oro police intensify anti-drug ops, arresting a top-priority suspect in Pantukan and others in Monkayo and Maco. Read the full report on the coordinated crackdown.
Police in Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur arrest a street-level and a high-value individual, confiscating P170,000 worth of suspected shabu in separate buy-bust operations. Read the full report.
A Cebu-based group calls on the Marcos administration to review the Edca after a US military operation in Venezuela. They warn Cebu's airbase could become a target.
Authorities intercept P7 million worth of ecstasy tablets hidden in parcels from Austria at Clark Freeport. The drugs were destined for Davao City. Read the full story on this major drug bust.
Cebu City Police netted P19.5 million in illegal drugs and arrested 245 suspects in a month-long December 2025 operation. Read the full report on the crackdown.
One suspect in the Matalam New Year's Eve grenade attack is dead after a police shootout. 22 people, including 9 minors, were injured in the blast linked to anti-drug ops.
Police in Central Luzon destroy P500,000 worth of banned firecrackers in a safety drive ahead of New Year celebrations. Read about the operation and the items seized.
Police in Dalaguete, Cebu, arrested two alleged drug pushers in a Saturday night operation, seizing P23,800 worth of shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation here.
A ride-hailing driver and his accomplice were arrested in a Liloan, Cebu drug sting. Authorities seized P35,700 worth of shabu. Both suspects have prior drug convictions.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
Cebu police arrested a drug peddler and seized P2.1 million worth of shabu in Talisay City on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to increased holiday demand. Read the full report.
Philippine police in Cebu arrest 10 for illegal gambling days before Christmas. Suspects include swertres ushers, collectors, and a minor playing 'Tong-its'. Read the full story.
Tagbilaran police seize over P21M in shabu, arresting three including a repeat offender. The suspects were allegedly stocking up for the holiday season. Read the full report.
PDEA-7 and Naga police seized over 180 grams of shabu worth P1.2 million in twin raids in Barangay Tuyan and Langtad. One suspect was arrested, while another escaped. Read the full details.
A couple in Toledo City, Cebu, faces drug charges after a police buy-bust netted 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. Their Christmas will be spent behind bars. Read the full investigation details.
Police in Central Visayas arrest nearly 4,000 individuals in a major illegal gambling operation from Jan-Nov 2025, seizing over P578,000. Community urged to report activities.
PNP Drug Enforcement Group 7 arrests Lalith Chellaram Sangwani, seizing 320 grams of suspected opium from his mini mart. Read the full details of the operation.
Police in Sultan Kudarat seized P19.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and P13,600 in illegal drugs in a major raid. The suspect remains at large. Read the full story.
PDEA-BARMM operatives dismantled a drug den in Cotabato City, arresting four suspects and confiscating P149,600 worth of suspected shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
Police in Balamban and Argao, Cebu, arrest five individuals, including an elderly widow, in separate buy-bust operations, seizing over P40,000 worth of shabu. Read the full report.
Police in Zamboanga City intercept a P21 million shipment of smuggled cigarettes in an intelligence-driven operation. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
The Commission on Human Rights investigates 'Operation Supak' in Maguindanao del Sur, alleging forced separation of same-sex couples. Officials urged to uphold human rights laws. #LGBTQIArights
Two young robbery suspects were arrested in San Fernando, Cebu after a police chase. The duo had robbed two establishments and were found with drugs and firearms. Read the full details.
Philippine lawmen rescue three human trafficking victims and arrest facilitator in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi operation. Read how authorities are combating trafficking.
CIDG-Mandaue operatives seized a caliber .45 pistol from Charlito Capa Gorres during a search warrant operation in Barangay Butong, Pinamungajan. Read the full details of the police operation.