BACOLOD CITY - Policemen are looking into the alleged failed illegal drug transaction as the possible motive behind the brutal killing of a couple in Negros Oriental over the weekend. The victims were identified by police on Thursday, Feb. 24, as Jennifer Garzola, 27 of Binalbagan town, and her...
While PROMDI party presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao would certainly welcome President Duterte’s potential endorsement, he has expressed reservations in complying with two conditions set by Malacañang to earn it. Senator Manny Pacquiao in Pateros In a media interview at Farmers...
Seven drug suspects yielded a total of P4,442,000 worth of alleged shabu and marijuana in three buy-bust operations in Quezon City on Monday afternoon, Feb. 21, and early Tuesday morning, Feb. 22. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Talipapa Station (PS 3) identified the first four suspects as...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged critics of the planned crackdown on sari-sari (variety) store owners who are selling medicines to ask Congress to amend the law on the sale of over-the-counter medicines. But in the meantine, DILG Usec. Jonathan Malaya emphasized that...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) violated the rights of private citizens and right to property when it ordered authorities to take down campaign posters and tarpaulins from private properties, opposition coalition 1Sambayan said on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The Commission on Elections (Comelec)...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) opened Wednesday, Feb. 16, its K9 Team Leaders’ Course in simple rites at its national headquarters in Quezon City. Participating were 17 handlers and their Narcotics Detection Dogs (NDDs). In a statement, PDEA disclosed that the participants will...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has promised to continue two specific 'legacy programs' of her father, the current President Duterte, if and when she wins in the elections. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (left) and President Rodrigo Duterte (Photos from...
• In the Philippines, the value of that illegal trade is estimated at P50 billion per year • DENR reminded those who purchase any wildlife species to observe the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 or the Republic Act (RA) 9147. • The Wildlife Traffic...
One way to decongest jail facilities in the country is to amend the dangerous drugs law, aspiring President Vice President Leni Robredo said. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Robredo explained during the Panata sa Bayan: The KBP Presidential Candidates Forum on Friday, Feb. 4, that drug...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he will continue the war against drugs if he is elected to the position, but it will be more focused on bigger illegal drug traders. "We could be a narco-country if we do not do something quite effective in the next few years," Marcos said...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday, Jan. 25 illegal drugs are only taken by those who have nothing to do and those who are jobless. In DZRH's Presidential Job Interview, Marcos Jr. said he did not take illegal drugs when he was young and using it did not fit his...
Four Chinese were arrested by members of the Las Pinas City police for alarm and scandal and for possession of firearms on Monday (Jan. 24). Police identified the suspects as Zhao Yi, 32; Zheng Chao, 32; Zhuang Zhi, 34; and Li Xue, 32, a businesswoman, all residents of Unit 617 Tower 2, Avida...
