President Duterte on Tuesday said he does not like the next president to be influenced by the communists as well as to have links with illegal drugs. Duterte reiterated that he "will not support any presidential candidate" for the upcoming elections except "if there is a compelling reason to...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Jail male dorm reported that some 57 percent of the 390 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are facing charges before the local court for violation of pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (Photo from Rizaldy...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday, April 10 reiterated his belief that President Duterte was able to fulfill most of the promises he made when he ran for the country’s top government position during the May 2016 elections. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges, Go,...
CEBU CITY -- At least 300 bus drivers, taxi drivers and conductors underwent a surprise drug test as part of the authorities’ campaign to ensure safe travel this coming Holy Week. Dubbed as Oplan Harabas, the conduct of the surprise drug test at the Cebu North Bus Terminal and Cebu South Bus...
TACLOBAN CITY - Six high-value individuals were arrested as police authorities dismantled a drug den at Sitio Thru-cut, Brgy Sto. Rosario, Matag-ob, Leyte on Friday. (Photo via Tonette Marticio) PMaj J-rale Paalisbo, Leyte Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit Chief, identified the suspects as Anastacio...
Police seized a total of P340,000 worth of alleged shabu from a woman and her live-in partner in a buy-bust operation in Caloocan City early Thursday morning, April 7. The Northern Police District (NPD) Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) identified the suspects as Benita Belluco, 53, and Ruben Asuncion,...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Authorities arrested the number one high-value target for illegal drugs in the province Bukidnon during a search and seizure operation at Purok-2A, Poblacion village in Lantapan town on Tuesday, April 5. In a phone interview Tuesday, Lantapan police chief Maj. Jayvee...
TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- A student will now be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 after he was arrested for transporting illegal drugs from Kalinga to Baguio City. BGen. Ronald Oliver Lee, regional director of the Police Regional...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, April 4, that it stands ready to assist the four Filipino seafarers who were nabbed in Australia for the alleged importation of illegal drugs in commercial quantity. DFA (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Citing reports from the Philippine Consulate...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao, a devout Christian who recently said "if you kill, you commit a sin," has warned drug personalities that he will publicly kill those who will import illegal drugs in the country if he becomes the country's leader. "Kaya kung ako ang magiging pangulo...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Eight priority high-value individuals were arrested in a renewed and region wide crackdown on criminals in Marinduque and Palawan, the police regional office announced over the weekend. In his report to Brig. Gen. Sidney S. Hernia, regional director of Police...
By Franck Dick A. Rosete CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Police arrested an intelligence officer in Misamis Oriental town for allegedly carrying illegal drugs at Agusan Village on April 2, around 11 o’clock in the evening. The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) identified the suspect as Corporal...
