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Cebu Sees Zero Crime on First Misa de Gallo Day

Cebu City and Province recorded no crimes during the first Misa de Gallo dawn mass on December 16, 2025, thanks to massive police visibility and proactive security measures.

244 New Police Recruits Sworn into PRO-NIR in Bacolod

A total of 244 new police recruits have officially joined the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region in a ceremony in Bacolod City. They now begin rigorous training to serve and protect the community.

7 Arrested, P519K Drugs Seized in BARMM, Lanao Norte

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.

PRO 7 Arrests 4,000 in Illegal Gambling Operations

Police in Central Visayas arrested nearly 4,000 individuals in illegal gambling stings from January to November 2025. Brig. Gen. Maranan vows to continue the crackdown. Read the full report.

Crime in Western Visayas Down Over 6% in November 2025

Police Regional Office 6 reports significant declines in total crime, index crimes, and peace & order incidents for November 2025. PRO 6 Chief Brig. Gen. Ligan credits police work and community support. Read the full report.

176 Loose Firearms Seized in Zamboanga Peninsula

Police in Zamboanga Peninsula report major November successes: 176 loose firearms recovered and 485 persons arrested in anti-gambling ops. Read the full details of the crackdown.

Iloilo Police Arrest 64, Seize P22M Drugs in November

Iloilo City Police Office reports major drug busts in November 2025, arresting 64 personalities and confiscating over P22 million worth of shabu and marijuana. Read about the coordinated operations.

5 Regional Most Wanted for Rape Arrested in WV

Police in Western Visayas arrest five top suspects for rape in coordinated operations across Aklan, Antique, and Iloilo. Read the full story on the intensified anti-crime campaign.

Mandaue Police Tops National EMPO 2025 Challenge

Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is declared champion of the EMPO 2025 Challenge, scoring 98.53%. Director Col. Cirilo Acosta Jr. credits strong leadership and teamwork for the win.

PRO 7 Nabs P1B in Drugs, 9,267 Arrests in 2025

Central Visayas police confiscated P1B worth of shabu & other drugs, arrested over 9,000 suspects, and achieved a near-perfect conviction rate in 2025. Read the full report.

Mandaue Police Champion in Empo 2025 Challenge

Mandaue City Police Office triumphs in the Enhanced Management of Police Operations (Empo) 2025 Challenge. Discover how their data-driven strategies earned a 98.53% score.

P158.2M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga

Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.

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