A police chief and two officers were shot dead by a fellow cop in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. The suspect surrendered hours after the Friday night shooting at a local bar. Authorities vow a transparent investigation.
A 34-year-old single mother was arrested in a police bet-bust operation against illegal 'swertres' in Danao City. Authorities seized gambling paraphernalia and cash. Read more about the crackdown.
Police in Bohol confiscated over a kilo of shabu worth P7.8 million in a successful buy-bust operation. The high-value individual was arrested in Clarin. 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.
Police in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, seized over P69 million worth of shabu in a major buy-bust operation, arresting two suspects from Valencia and Metro Manila. Read the full details.
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.
Philippine police are monitoring the US Embassy and other critical areas in Manila for potential protests following the US military operation in Venezuela. Acting PNP chief assures readiness.
Davao City police seized over ₱1.4 million in shabu and marijuana in two operations, arresting six. In a separate raid, an officer was shot, six suspects held. Authorities urge public vigilance.
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.
A 56-year-old ex-convict is back in jail after a Parian Police buy-bust operation seized P850,000 worth of shabu. Discover the details of the arrest and his alleged drug network.
Lake Holon in South Cotabato is closed for its annual conservation period from Jan 3 to March 2026. The DENR supports the move to protect biodiversity and water quality.
Cebu City Police netted P20 million in illegal drugs and arrested 245 suspects in a month-long December operation. Read the full report on the intensified anti-drug campaign.
A 20-year-old high-value drug target was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Cebu City, with over 1 kilo of shabu worth P7 million seized. Read the full details of the police operation.
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.
A grenade attack at a roadside New Year's celebration in Matalam, North Cotabato, left 12 people wounded. Police condemn the act and are hunting for the suspects.
A former convict, identified as a primary shabu supplier in IT Park, Cebu, was arrested in a buy-bust operation. Police seized P1.1 million worth of drugs. Read the full story.
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.
A police officer was stabbed while responding to a commotion in Murcia, Negros Occidental. The suspect was later arrested in a joint manhunt operation. Read the full story.
PRO-NIR operatives arrested an 18-year-old high-value drug personality and confiscated P734,400 worth of shabu in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Read the full report on the latest major anti-drug operation.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 36 drug suspects and confiscated P4.2 million worth of shabu in a single day. Authorities warn criminals not to exploit the holiday season. Read more.
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.
Police in Science City of Muñoz arrest a suspect, confiscating over PHP1 million in marijuana and an unlicensed firearm. Read the full details of the operation.
Police in General Santos City arrested a suspect and intercepted 7 kilos of high-grade marijuana (kush) shipped via courier. The operation highlights efforts to stop drug supply chains exploiting delivery services.
Maritime police in Zamboanga City arrested three fishermen and confiscated illegal fishing equipment worth P865,500. The operations signal a crackdown on violations of the Fisheries Code. Read more.
Police in Cebu City arrest a high-value drug target, seizing P782,000 worth of shabu in Inayawan. The suspect was monitored ahead of the holiday season. Read the full story.
DOLE Region 12's 81 job fairs in 2025 connected over 27,000 jobseekers with employers, resulting in 1,680 immediate hires. Discover how they're boosting employment in Soccsksargen.
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Talisay City, Cebu, on Christmas Day with P2.1 million worth of shabu. The suspect admitted to weekly sales of 300-500 grams. Read the full report.
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.