Police in Capiz province have successfully arrested the region's second most wanted suspect on two counts of statutory rape following coordinated intelligence operations between municipal and city police stations.
Police in Iloilo City arrested a high-value individual and seized 160 grams of suspected shabu worth P1.1 million in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Ticud, La Paz District.
Authorities confiscated 77 THC-laced vape pens, marijuana leaves, and other items worth P206,000 from a suspect in Upper Jugan, Consolacion, Cebu.
The Coast Guard Sea Marshal Force intercepted smuggled cigarettes worth P250,850 aboard a commercial ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga City in an intelligence-driven operation.
A joint PDEA and LTO operation in Dumaguete City resulted in 20 transport workers testing positive for illegal drugs, with confirmatory tests and sanctions pending.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives in Central Visayas raided a seller of e-cigarettes containing marijuana and dried leaves in Consolacion, Cebu, seizing items worth over P250,000 and detaining a suspect.
Six Manila police officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit were arrested for an armed robbery in Makati City. PNP Chief Nartatez vows dismissal and prosecution, emphasizing internal cleansing.
Acting PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. orders urgent investigation into the brutal deaths of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido and her 8-year-old son, with a Special Investigation Task Group formed.
Three senior military and police officers demonstrate unwavering commitment to constitutional principles as political forces attempt to court uniformed personnel for partisan gains, highlighting the crucial role of institutional integrity in preserving Ph
PDEA 7 arrests two suspects in Cebu for selling e-cigarettes containing THC, with clients including call center agents and foreigners, as main target escapes.
PDEA and PNP operatives confiscated over 1.2 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P8.1 million in a buy-bust operation in Mandaue City, Cebu, arresting a 22-year-old suspect.
Sixty-five BPAT members from Tapul, Sulu, undergo a historic 10-day Arnis and Aikido training led by military officials to strengthen peacekeeping capabilities and community security initiatives.
Government troops recovered an M14 rifle and personal effects after a clash with Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group in Lanao del Sur, part of intensified operations following a recent ambush.
Cebu faces a smuggling crisis as authorities seize millions in contraband cigarettes in early 2026, with attempts at bribery highlighting the lucrative illegal trade.
The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region launches an investigation into an overcrowded modernized jeepney on the Alijis route, with Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasizing public safety.
Philippine police continue search for Charlie 'Atong' Ang across 18 locations in 20 days. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla vows extradition if he fled to Cambodia, citing ASEAN chairmanship advantage.
Two men were arrested in a Cebu City buy-bust for selling e-cigarettes containing THC, a marijuana-derived drug. The main suspect escaped. PDEA reports a two-week case buildup targeting call center agents and foreigners.
The Bureau of Immigration will limit mobile phone use for foreign detainees, replacing them with landlines and video call booths after a Russian vlogger's bribery scandal.
The Bureau of Immigration permanently bans Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy from re-entering the Philippines and investigates his allegations of cellphone access and corruption in detention facilities.
The Philippine government has dispatched a police team to Cambodia to locate fugitive gambling tycoon Atong Ang, who faces kidnapping charges related to 34 missing cockfighters, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
The Bureau of Immigration initiates an internal review following allegations of corruption and contraband use in detention facilities by Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives dismantled a drug den in Sarmiento village, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, arresting four suspects and confiscating P115,600 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation.
The Philippine Army relies on intelligence reports to monitor security threats and illegal activities involving foreign individuals, as part of its peace and law enforcement mandate, according to a military official.
The Philippine Coast Guard inaugurates a P9.9-million aviation training facility in Dipaculao, Aurora, to boost operational readiness and mission effectiveness for its Aviation Command personnel.
The Bureau of Customs intercepted 712 grams of high-grade marijuana from the US at Port of Clark, valued at P1.068 million, bound for Batangas.
Philippine National Police arrest a 64-year-old former rebel commander linked to a 1995 murder case in Baganga, Davao Oriental, highlighting a major breakthrough in a long-standing manhunt operation.
Jose Ermie Monsanto was officially installed as the 21st regional director of NBI 7 in Central Visayas during a turnover ceremony on January 27, 2026, bringing a proactive investigative approach.
Colonel Agosto Daskeo officially becomes Lapu-Lapu City Police Director, coordinating with Mayor Cindi Chan to ensure security for the ASEAN Tourism Forum.
The Department of Transportation mandates the LTO to stop confiscating driver's licenses during traffic stops, implementing a 15-working-day settlement period to curb corruption and provide clarity for motorists.
The Department of Transportation suspends all Aleson Shipping Lines passenger vessels following the sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin off Basilan, with 18 confirmed fatalities and 10 missing. A maritime safety audit is ordered.