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Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling

MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023

The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Abalos vows more sweeping drive vs drugs

The government will intensify the campaign against illegal drugs with the Revitalized Police Program, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Leila de Lima- Philippine court grants bail to Duterte drugs war critic - BBC.com

Leila de Lima: Philippine court grants bail to Duterte drugs war critic BBC.com.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Iloilo City unites against drugs in Bida Rise and Run event

Iloilo City unites against drugs in Bida Rise and Run event.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

1 arrested, over P100,000 illegal drugs seized

1 arrested, over P100,000 illegal drugs seized.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Mi-plea bargain nasikop og balik; P5.2M drugs nasakmit

Mi-plea bargain nasikop og balik; P5.2M drugs nasakmit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

PDEA, PCG ink deal to prevent entry of illegal drugs

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Philippine Coast Guard have strengthened their partnership to prevent the entry of illegal drugs through the country’s coastlines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Cebu City buy-bust: 2 street-level drug pushers arrested anew

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 62-year-old woman and her alleged cohort, who were previously arrested for possessing and selling illegal drugs, landed back in jail on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024. This was after they were arrested during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Mambaling in Cebu City. The buy-bust was conducted at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Mayor Duterte: ‘War on drugs’ needed

DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said there was a need to declare "war on drugs" in the city due to the rampant drug use within the communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

P7M nga drugs sa Bohol nasakmit

P7M nga drugs sa Bohol nasakmit.....»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

PNP chief: No need for new war on drugs

Newly installed Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil sees no need to declare a war on drugs for the country to achieve drug-free status......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

2 arrested; guns, explosive, drugs seized

2 arrested; guns, explosive, drugs seized.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war

Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City

THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Oplan Harabas yields 3 drivers positive for drugs

FOLLOWING the surprise drug test conducted by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Davao and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on public utility vehicles (PUVs) last March 26, 2024, two taxi drivers in Davao City were found to be positive for drugs......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Way positibo sa drugs sa drivers

Way positibo sa drugs sa drivers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu drug test: Tourism office JO positive for illegal drugs

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- One tested positive for using illegal drugs during a surprise drug test conducted by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) on Friday, March 15, for the occupants of the Tourism, Historical, and Cultural Affairs Commission (TCHAC) building. The government structure is occupied by tourism office personnel and employees.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

3 nabbed, P1.9M drugs seized in Iloilo raid

3 nabbed, P1.9M drugs seized in Iloilo raid.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

PDEA arrests 8 for illegal drugs

PDEA arrests 8 for illegal drugs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024