Lapu-Lapu City Launches Fire Prevention Month 2026

The Bureau of Fire Protection Region VII and Lapu-Lapu City Government officially launched Fire Prevention Month 2026 on March 1, emphasizing community preparedness and fire safety awareness through a ceremonial pledge and hose connection.

PDEA Arrests High-Value Drug Suspect in Consolacion

A manicurist considered a high-value target was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Consolacion, Cebu, with 50 grams of shabu worth P340,000 seized. The suspect's husband is also imprisoned for drug-related charges.

Five Arrested in PDEA 7 Anti-Drug Operations

PDEA 7 apprehends five individuals, including a government job order employee, in separate anti-illegal drug operations in Cebu and Bohol, seizing 21 grams of shabu valued at P142,800.

PRO 7 Police Earns Consecutive Outstanding Uper Ratings

The Police Regional Office 7 in Central Visayas received outstanding scores of 88.07% and 87.91% in November and December 2025 under the PNP's Unit Performance Evaluation Rating system, highlighting its anti-criminality efforts and institutional complianc

Four Arrested, Firearms Seized in Sulu Security Operation

Joint military and police forces in Talipao, Sulu, arrested four suspects and confiscated multiple high-powered firearms, including M-14 and M16 rifles, during a security operation enforcing the Gun-Free and Peace-Centered Community ordinance.

DOJ May Probe Ex-Marines' Kickback Claims if Deputized

The Department of Justice stated it could investigate affidavits from 18 former Marines alleging PHP805 billion in flood control kickbacks to politicians, including President Marcos, if deputized by the Ombudsman. The Palace denies the claims as political

Sigma Police Arrest Priority Target, Seize P306K Shabu

Police in Sigma, Capiz arrested alias 'Anthony,' a provincial priority target, seizing 45 grams of shabu worth P306,000 in a search warrant operation. Authorities commended the coordinated efforts to dismantle illegal drug networks.

PDEA Destroys P5.9M Illegal Drugs in Zamboanga

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency led the incineration of P5.9 million worth of illegal drugs, including shabu and marijuana, at a power facility in Zamboanga del Sur. This marks the first drug destruction operation for 2026.

Undocumented LPG Canisters Seized in Camotes Island

Authorities in Tudela, Camotes Island, confiscated over 8,500 butane canisters from a truck lacking proper permits during a checkpoint operation, highlighting public safety risks under the LPG Industry Regulation Act.

PCG Disciplines Personnel After Basilan Ferry Sinking

The Philippine Coast Guard has dismissed four personnel, demoted one, and suspended two officers following an investigation into the January sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan, which resulted in 65 fatalities.

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