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PDEA-7: No marijuana-flavored vapes in Central Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines – No marijuana-flavored vapes have been monitored so far in Central Visayas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the region, said. This was according to Intelligence Agent IlI Jonar V. Cuayzon, chief of the Intelligence and Investigation Section of PDEA Regional Office 7. Cuayzon, however, said that they are not discounting the.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerMar 21st, 2024

PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

PDEA warns vs. proliferation of Marijuana-flavored vapes

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has cautioned the public on the proliferation of electronic cigarettes or vape containing marijuana oil. It issued the warning after monitoring an upsurge in the product’s presence nationwide during its recent anti-illegal drugs operations. PDEA also said the item is illegal and it poses health risks......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

PDEA-7: Over P200M worth of shabu, marijuana seized in CV since Jan. 1

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In less than two months, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) has confiscated over P200 million worth of shabu and marijuana stalks. With this, Leia Alcantara, the PDEA-7 spokesperson, said that they were able to prevent the distribution of millions worth of illegal drugs and marijuana in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Marijuana-filled vapes: Cebu City council pushes probe

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The use of marijuana-filled vapes in Cebu City must be investigated and stopped, a Cebu City Councilor said in a proposed resolution. City Councilor Rey Gealon authored the resolution, requesting the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) to investigate and determine the presence and use of marijuana-filled vapes in the city. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas, one of the most populous regions in the country, is no exception. State statisticians identified approximately 6.4 million.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

DTI warns stiff penalties vs selling vapes to minors

DTI warns stiff penalties vs selling vapes to minors.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

PDEA denies Bongbong Marcos was on drug list despite Duterte’s allegations 

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was never listed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for illegal drugs, the agency said on Monday. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, however, asserted last Sunday at a prayer rally in Davao that Marcos had been on the narcotics list, citing evidence shown to him by PDEA during.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Central Visayas cops told to take cover….against the sun

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas cops specially those who are out on the streets are reminded to always protect themselves against the scorching heat. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, PRO-7 spokesperson told policemen to always keep themselves hydrated in order to be fit to work despite the hot weather. Ever since summer began,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Holy Week drugs: CV police seize P39.3M in illegal drugs

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holy Week drugs worth P39,370,368 were seized by Central Visayas police who also apprehended 1,296 suspects during this period. According to data from the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), this accomplishment was the result of unrelenting police operations conducted from March 24-31, 2024. PRO-7 earlier relayed that this year’s.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week

P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

PMI, ARQ, ZIP Sanman boxers feted in first Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas was well-represented during the inaugural Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards at Okada Manila last Sunday, March 24th. This was after 13 of Central Visayas’ best boxers from Cebu and Bohol were feted for their achievements in 2023. They were headed by none other than former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Central Visayas surpasses 100,000 voter registrations for 2025 midterm elections

Central Visayas surpasses 100,000 voter registrations for 2025 midterm elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Budget officers in CV undergo financial management training

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 600 budget officers in Central Visayas underwent Public Financial Management (PFM) Training in Cebu last month. The initiative, led by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in collaboration with the Association of Local Budget Officers-Central Visayas Inc., took place at a hotel in Mandaue City. This training was a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Sacleo: P42.7 million shabu, firearms seized in Central Visayas

Sacleo: P42.7 million shabu, firearms seized in Central Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Central Visayas kasambahay to get pay hike

Household helpers or kasambahay in Central Visayas are expected to get an increase in their monthly pay......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Central Visayas inflation drops to 2.5%

Central Visayas inflation drops to 2.5%.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Day 1 of voter’s registration attract over 7K in Central Visayas, nearly 89K across PH

Day 1 of voter’s registration attract over 7K in Central Visayas, nearly 89K across PH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

P100-M illegal drugs seized in 3 days in Central Visayas

P100-M illegal drugs seized in 3 days in Central Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024