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.
Authorities in Dapitan City intercept P82,252 worth of contraband cigarettes lacking health warnings. Read the full details of the anti-smuggling operation.
A Cebu businessman and his associate are in jail after a failed P1M bribe to release P20M in smuggled cigarettes. PRO7 lauds operatives' integrity. Read the full story.
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.
Bureau of Customs agents seize over P105 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Bataan. The illicit goods, from China, Vietnam, and Korea, were destined for local markets. Read the full story.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency reports major drug bust: PHP136.18 million worth of shabu, marijuana, and cannabis oil confiscated, 76 suspects arrested in 53 operations. All face charges under RA 9165.
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.
PNP Maritime Group operatives intercept two major shipments of smuggled cigarettes worth P4.2 million in separate Zamboanga operations. Details on the busts here.
Cebu police intercept P20 million worth of untaxed cigarettes in Santander. Three suspects arrested. Read about the major bust against smuggling networks.
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.
Authorities arrest two suspects and confiscate over P106 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in separate operations in Soccsksargen and BARMM. Details on the busts inside.
Soccsksargen police report massive 2025 haul: P90M in illegal drugs and P218M in smuggled cigarettes seized. Read about the operations that led to over 2,000 arrests.
Authorities in Zamboanga City intercept a motorboat carrying P21.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes, leading to three arrests. Details on the latest anti-smuggling victory.
Law enforcement intercepts over P865,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. One suspect arrested. Read the full details of the operation.
Authorities in Zamboanga City confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth P1.6 million after a chase. The driver fled, leaving behind the van and a national ID. Read the full report.
Police Regional Office 7 reports a massive haul of illegal drugs worth over P1 billion and nearly 10,000 arrests in a year-long anti-drug campaign. Read the full details of their 2025 operations.
A man known as 'Nante' faces charges after threatening mechanics with a submachine gun in Toledo City. Police recovered the weapon after a failed attempt to fire at an officer. Read the full details of the dramatic arrest.
Police Regional Office 7's successful campaign against illegal weapons in 2025 netted 3,241 firearms, 93 explosives, and 5,900 rounds of ammunition, significantly reducing crime threats in Central Visayas.
Parian Police arrest ex-convict Jesus Solite Robaro in T. Padilla buy-bust, seizing 125 grams of suspected shabu valued at P850,000. Suspect allegedly resumed drug trade after 2025 release. Read the full report.
As we enter 2026, many Filipinos ask why holidays feel different. Explore the shift from childhood excitement to adult responsibilities and the pressing issue of illegal fireworks safety.
Philippine police start 2026 strong, arresting 8 high-profile fugitives and seizing millions in narcotics in nationwide operations. Read about the major busts.
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.
PRO-3 reports 113 New Year incidents in Central Luzon, including 31 firecracker injuries. Zero deaths and stray bullet cases recorded. Read the full police report.
The Philippines welcomed 2026 with generally peaceful celebrations. The PNP reported 183 firecracker-related injuries but zero fatalities and no major crimes. Read the full report.
Philippine Coast Guard intercepts P840,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes on a passenger vessel in Jolo, Sulu. Read the full story on the latest border security operation.
Small-scale fishermen in Palawan and Eastern Samar battle illegal fishing and commercial competition, with catches plummeting. Read their plea for government intervention to save their way of life.
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.
The Supreme Court reinstates a penalty against a former Cebu mayor for extracting limestone without a permit, ruling that good faith is not a valid defense. Learn the details and implications.
Authorities arrest three suspects and confiscate nearly P700,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in separate operations in Basilan and Sultan Kudarat. Read about the crackdown.
Police arrest a man and confiscate P500,000 worth of illegal firecrackers in Zamboanga City. Authorities remind the public to strictly follow RA 7183 for a safe New Year's celebration.