P4.3M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga City
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
108 persons deprived of liberty were released from Mandaue City Jail on Dec 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance program, receiving rice and goods for a fresh start.
The BJMP in Mandaue City released 108 persons deprived of liberty on Dec. 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Read about their journey to freedom and the program's impact.
High-profile contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face detention in Lapu-Lapu City Jail over a P96.5M flood control scam. NBI and DOJ vow no special treatment. Read the latest.
NBI-Central Visayas assures equal treatment for contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers detained over a P96.5M flood control anomaly. Justice Secretary Vida's directive aims to restore public trust in the justice system.
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
Sta. Ana's improved waste segregation and MRF operations now save over ₱700,000 monthly. Discover how the town transformed its waste management system.
President Marcos Jr. orders BOC to deliver 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families for Christmas. Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the inspection and distribution.
Reservists from the 1901st Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade spread holiday joy with a gift-giving event for Persons Deprived of Liberty at Mandaue City Jail. Read about this heartwarming community initiative.
Bacolod City's Bids and Awards Committee evaluates proposals from two contractors for garbage collection, hauling, and landfill management. The total approved budget is over P505 million. Read the latest updates.
A morning fire in Bacolod City's Barangay Singcang destroyed four homes, causing P270,000 in damage. No casualties reported. Read about the response and aid provided.
BI confirms two Bondi Beach shooting suspects spent nearly a month in the Philippines, visiting Davao. AFP chief Brawner says all angles are being investigated.
The Bureau of Immigration confirms the two suspects in the Australia mass shooting spent weeks in the Philippines. Authorities are investigating their activities in Davao.
The Lapu-Lapu City Hall must comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after BFP inspection found deficiencies. Mayor pledges cooperation. Read the full report.
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Lapu-Lapu City orders the City Government to comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after an inspection found deficiencies. Learn about the findings and the city's response.
A firefighter sustained injuries while battling a residential fire in Lamitan City, Basilan. Defective wiring suspected; stored gas tanks escalated danger. Read for safety tips.
Cebu City Council approves two new ordinances to combat contraband smuggling and drone deliveries in jails. Stricter penalties and a 100-meter no-fly zone aim to enhance BJMP facility security.
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City, caused an estimated P420,000 in damage, affecting 43 individuals from 8 families. No casualties were reported. Read the latest updates.
University of Cebu METC announces 2,625 fully-funded scholarship slots for Tourism & Hospitality Management. Government funding covers nearly P100,000 per student yearly. Apply now!
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Cebu City, destroyed 5 houses and displaced 43 individuals. Damage estimated at P420,000. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
University of Cebu announces 2,645 fully funded Tesda scholarships for Hospitality & Tourism Management. Apply before Dec. 15, 2025 to avail of the P100,000 annual subsidy.
The Bureau of Customs, PCCI, and Philexport renew collaboration to enhance trade, ease of doing business, and digital transformation. Discover how this partnership aims to boost the Philippine economy.
Arayat leads five Pampanga LGUs honored as 2025 PEACE Marker Champions for outstanding peace and order programs. The award highlights the province's drive for community resilience.
Philippine senators warn that organized agricultural smuggling, involving foreign groups and dummy firms, is undermining food security and national stability. Urgent reforms are demanded.
A Bohol fire truck driver was injured after a collision with a 10-wheeler dump truck on a curved road in Loboc. The dump truck driver faces reckless imprudence charges. Read the full investigation details.
A fire broke out at the Senate building in Pasay City on Sunday morning. No casualties reported and all important documents remain safe. Read the latest updates.
The Department of Agriculture transfers regulatory control over veterinary drugs and the dairy industry from the FDA to the BAI and NDA. Learn how this impacts local industries.
Six Persons Deprived of Liberty and one recently released individual married in a special mass wedding at Talisay City Jail, a step towards rehabilitation and family unity.
Bureau of Customs intercepts 538 grams of high-grade marijuana 'kush' worth PHP807,000 hidden in keychain parcel from Hong Kong. Read how authorities stopped this drug smuggling attempt.
The Timog Literary Circle's PDL Sulat Project gave 46 Persons Deprived of Liberty a creative platform for expression. Their work will be published in a zine, with proceeds returning to the writers.