PRO-Western Visayas nets P1.2M shabu, arrests 15 in day-long operations
PRO-Western Visayas nets P1.2M shabu, arrests 15 in day-long operations.....»»
Tiamzons top PNP 2014 arrests
The arrest of two high-ranking communist leaders topped the arrests of the Philippine National Police in 2014, the Criminal Investigation and Detention Group (CIDG) said......»»
Iloilo drug bust yields P367,200, multiple arrests
Iloilo drug bust yields P367,200, multiple arrests.....»»
PDEA arrests 8 for illegal drugs
PDEA arrests 8 for illegal drugs.....»»
BI arrests 128 foreign fugitives
BI arrests 128 foreign fugitives.....»»
PDEA scores anew; arrests 2, seizes P3.4-M illegal drugs
PDEA scores anew; arrests 2, seizes P3.4-M illegal drugs.....»»
Around P10M in illegal drugs seized in two-day anti-drug ops in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Close to 150 suspected drug personalities, and illegal drugs worth around P10 million were seized following a two-day anti-drug operation in Central Visayas. Police in the region conducted another round of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (Sacleo) over the weekend, Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»
P10.54 million shabu seized in Iloilo
At least 1.55 kilos of shabu with an estimated street value of P10.54 million were recovered in stings in Iloilo City on Thursday, Western Visayas police director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky said......»»
Drug den shut down, shabu dealer nabbed in 2 Mindanao PDEA operations
Anti-narcotics agents closed down a drug den in Pagadian City and entrapped a long-wanted shabu peddler in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur in separate operations in two days......»»
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.....»»
Sacleo: P42.7 million shabu, firearms seized in Central Visayas
Sacleo: P42.7 million shabu, firearms seized in Central Visayas.....»»
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......»»
It’s about time
On Jan. 2, 2024, a day after New Year’s Day, Western Visayas was plunged into total darkness due to a widespread power outage that adversely affected the entire Panay Island and portions of Negros Island......»»
AFP on alleged seizure of China’s nets: We protect our sovereign rights
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to protect the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea in response to China’s allegation that its personnel seized the nets of its fishermen installed off Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. “The Philippines remains committed to upholding its sovereignty and.....»»
Philippine Navy destroys Chinese fishing nets in Ayungin—report
MANILA, Philippines — In a move which a security analyst deems to be permissible, the Philippine Navy reportedly dismantled and confiscated Chinese fishing nets installed within the vicinity of Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. China’s state publication Xinhua on Tuesday claimed that the personnel of BRP Sierra Madre “repeatedly damaged” Chinese.....»»
Philippine navy personnel on illegally grounded ship destroy Chinese fishing nets
Philippine navy personnel on illegally grounded ship destroy Chinese fishing nets.....»»
Philippine navy personnel on illegally grounded ship destroy Chinese fishing nets
Philippine navy personnel on illegally grounded ship destroy Chinese fishing nets.....»»
Entrapment operation nets PCG personnel
Entrapment operation nets PCG personnel.....»»
UN report: Education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging
UN report: Education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging.....»»
Mandaue’s CAO eyes purchase of shade nets for urban gardeners
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Agriculture Office (CAO) is thinking of ways to help urban gardeners here protect their plants from the excessive heat. One remedy that office in-charge Sharon Mangadlao has thought of was the purchase of shade nets, which is a lightweight knitted polyethylene fabric that can protect plants and people.....»»
PRO-Western Visayas nets P45M worth of illegal drugs in March campaign
PRO-Western Visayas nets P45M worth of illegal drugs in March campaign.....»»