A visit by Senator Imee Marcos to Cebu's Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño, allegedly violating its dress code, ignites a public debate on selective rule enforcement and institutional integrity. Read the full story.
Moalboal authorities confiscated and destroyed 65 illegal 'bora-bora' mufflers in a 3-week operation. Learn about the ordinance penalties and how it aims to curb noise pollution in the tourist town.
PDEA and PNP agents intercept P114.5 million worth of shabu concealed in figurines at NAIA. Three suspects arrested in a major interdiction operation. #DrugBust #Philippines
PNP Maritime Group operatives intercept two major shipments of smuggled cigarettes worth P4.2 million in separate Zamboanga operations. Details on the busts here.
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 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.
PDEA 7 agents dismantled two active drug dens in Cebu City, rescuing two minors and arresting eight suspects. Seized shabu valued at over P122,000. Read the full report.
PRO-Zamboanga Peninsula reports major gains with 15 arrests, including 5 most wanted persons, in intensified start-of-year law enforcement drive. Read more.
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.
Davao de Oro police, led by PCol. Cesario D. Dukiling Jr., reported major arrests in anti-drug ops, loose firearms recovery, and traffic enforcement for December 2025. Read the full report.
PDEA agents dismantled a drug den in Lapu-Lapu City, arresting four men and seizing P40,800 worth of shabu. One suspect was on probation. Read the full report.
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.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival orders a review of Plaza Sugbo enforcement actions following the controversial arrest of a water vendor. Details on the city's 'maximum tolerance' policy and the upcoming Sinulog preparations.
The DOH reports a shocking 1,113 road accidents from Dec 21 to Jan 2, with 7 fatalities. Experts call for stricter enforcement, better infrastructure, and public education to curb the crisis.
A Toyota Vios was severely damaged after crashing into center railings in Punta Princesa, Cebu City. The driver, unharmed, blames a lack of reflective markings. Read the full investigation details.
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 City Government launches a major information campaign from Jan 1-15, 2026, followed by strict enforcement to tackle garbage woes. Mayor Archival targets all 80 barangays and 115 schools.
Cebu City will launch a major information campaign on waste segregation from Jan 1-15, 2026, followed by strict enforcement. Mayor Archival orders barangay officers to issue citations to violators.
Mandaue City plans a new ordinance to regulate drones, lasers, kites, and balloons across all 27 barangays to address flight safety concerns raised by Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Police in Zamboanga del Sur arrest a suspect and confiscate P735,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes in a Christmas Eve operation along Pagadian City's coast. Read the full report.
Mandaue City plans to regulate drones, laser lights, kites, and balloons across all 27 barangays to address flight safety hazards at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Read the details.
Cebu City pledges strict enforcement of waste segregation and upland development moratorium in 2026 to tackle chronic flooding and trash. Will this end the seasonal crisis?
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
PDEA and PNP destroy P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana in Cebu. Officials vow to dismantle drug supply chain, reward informants. 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.
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi Chan vows strict enforcement of noise ordinances against late-night videoke and public drinking after repeated complaints. Residents urged to report violations via barangay or 911.
Law enforcement operations in Maguindanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte led to seven arrests and the confiscation of over half a million pesos worth of shabu. Read the full details.
A live-in couple faces drug charges after a buy-bust in Toledo City, Cebu, yielded 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. They will spend Christmas in jail.
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.