Category : Defense Security


Philippines Cannot Send Warships to Hormuz Strait, Says Teodoro

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated the Philippines lacks the capability to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump's call for assistance amid Middle East tensions, citing risks to Filipino seafarers and OFWs.

Iloilo Police Arrest HVI, Seize P1.5M Shabu in Lemery

Iloilo Police Provincial Office operatives arrested a high-value individual and confiscated 220 grams of shabu worth P1,496,000 during a coordinated buy-bust operation in Barangay San Jose, Lemery, Iloilo. The suspect, identified as alias Bobot, faces cha

NBI Arrests Child Exploitation Suspect in Zambales

The National Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a suspected facilitator of online child sexual abuse in Subic, Zambales, following a US Homeland Security referral. The suspect allegedly transmitted exploitative materials to the US and faces charges u

PRO-NIR Gets 279 Police Recruitment Quotas for 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region has been allocated 279 recruitment quotas for 2026, with applications opening in March. The recruitment aims to strengthen manpower and enhance public safety services across the region.

PNP Vows Crackdown on Street Crimes After Cagayan Arrests

Philippine National Police Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. pledges intensified efforts against street-level crimes following the arrest of two suspects in a robbery-slay case in Cagayan, highlighting intelligence-driven operations and community c

Two HVIs Arrested, P350K Drugs Seized in South Cotabato

Law enforcement authorities in Soccsksargen have apprehended two high-value individuals and confiscated approximately P350,200 worth of suspected shabu during a targeted anti-drug operation in Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Cebu Police Nab Drug Pusher in Sambag 1 Buy-Bust

A suspected drug pusher was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Cebu City's Sambag 1, with authorities seizing 160 grams of shabu worth P1.088 million and highlighting his unusual bulk-only sales strategy.

Sulu Infantry Brigade Holds NCO Leadership Training Seminar

The 1103rd Infantry Brigade in Sulu has completed a two-day Non-Commissioned Officer Empowered Training and Seminar, focusing on enhancing leadership skills, discipline, and professional competence among its NCOs to support peace and security operations.

Iloilo Police Pass Surprise Drug Test: All 269 Negative

All 269 personnel of the Iloilo City Police Office tested negative for illegal drugs in a random surprise test on March 3, 2026, demonstrating commitment to discipline and integrity as part of the PNP's internal cleansing program.

PRO 6 Recovers 377 Firearms, 81 Explosives in Crackdown

Police Regional Office 6 in Western Visayas reports major success in its Tokhang Kontra Armas Luthang campaign, with 33 arrests and significant community cooperation leading to the recovery of hundreds of firearms and explosives.

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