ATM Skimming Case Dismissed Over Evidence Issues
A Philippine court dismissed an ATM skimming case against three Romanians due to mishandled evidence, highlighting critical lapses in investigation. Learn how procedural failures can derail justice.
A Philippine court dismissed an ATM skimming case against three Romanians due to mishandled evidence, highlighting critical lapses in investigation. Learn how procedural failures can derail justice.
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.
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.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is now the chairperson of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7). She succeeds Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, who passed the torch in a formal ceremony.
Cebu is set to keep its crown as the Philippines' most active office hub outside Manila in 2026, but a looming supply drought could slow deals. Colliers report details the outlook.
Mandaue City Police Office intensifies patrols with 90% personnel deployment. Director PCol Cirilo Acosta Jr. details strategy for malls, schools, and key areas to deter crime.
Iloilo City Police Office reports 415 arrests from Jan-Nov 2025, including 85 most wanted persons. Public urged to support ongoing fugitive manhunt.
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.
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.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu confiscated over P21.4 million worth of shabu and marijuana in November 2025, arresting 182 suspects. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office begins a five-day Firearm Proficiency Training to enhance marksmanship and tactical response. Learn about the program's goals.
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.
Police Colonel Criscente Tiguelo led a minor reshuffle at the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (Norppo) effective December 2, 2025. Read about the new assignments and the commitment to community-focused policing.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.
PRO 6's month-long manhunt nets 194 fugitives, including the national most wanted and the region's Top 10. See the breakdown of arrests and how public cooperation led to success.
Estancia police arrest a high-value drug suspect and companion, confiscating P756,500 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation. Read the full details of the Ilocos Norte drug bust.
PRO-7 awards Medalya ng Kadakul-an to police officers and civilians who saved lives during the devastating flash flood caused by Bagyong Tino in Liloan, Cebu.
Police in Zamboanga City intercept a P21 million shipment of smuggled cigarettes in an intelligence-driven operation. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development held its first RNIP Dialogue, institutionalizing regional input into the national budget. Learn how this reform aims for coherent, inclusive development.
An Egyptian national was fatally shot by motorcycle-riding assailants in Zamboanga City. Police are investigating the murder of the Asia Academic School administrator. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula conducts rigorous quality checks on Family Food Packs to ensure safe consumption for disaster-affected families. Learn how they maintain relief standards.
Central Visayas proposes a P1.873-trillion investment portfolio for 2026-2027, with facility construction leading and Bohol securing the majority of major project endorsements. Discover the regional funding priorities.
Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay strengthens its anti-drug campaign with a new community-based reformation center, offering holistic programs for 27 initial enrollees. Learn how this initiative builds safer communities.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro presents Central Visayas' top infrastructure and development projects, including the Metro-Cebu Expressway, for national funding approval. Learn about the region's strategic investments.
Police Regional Office 7 confiscated P10.2 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 213 suspects during November 16-22 operations. Read about their holiday security crackdown.
Police Regional Office 6 arrests two most wanted individuals in separate Aklan and Iloilo operations. Regional Director commends teams for swift justice delivery. Report wanted persons to maintain peace.
Police Regional Office 7 launches tracker teams to execute arrest warrants for individuals involved in anomalous flood control projects. Justice pursuit intensifies under PNP leadership.
Police arrest four suspects, including a radio technician and two HVIs, seizing P4.4M worth of shabu in separate Zamboanga Peninsula operations. Read the full details.
PDEA-7 and police captured a regional drug target in Minglanilla, seizing P510,204 worth of shabu. Suspect faces charges under RA 9165. Read the full details.
Authorities arrested a regional target-listed drug personality and confiscated P102,000 worth of shabu in Wao, Lanao del Sur. The suspect now faces charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act.