The opening of classes in the 364 public elementary and high schools in Ilocos Norte on Monday has been smooth, based on the monitoring of the Department of Education (DepEd). So far, the opening of classes in the schools is generally peaceful and successful, Valerie Talamayan, designated...
CAMP FLORENDO, San Fernando City, La Union – Police urged people in the Ilocos region to remain vigilant as floating shabu continues to be found in the West Philippine Sea. Police Brig. Gen. Lou F. Evangelista, Ilocos police chief, reminded them to immediately report any suspicious items found...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – They keep on appearing. Another pack of floating shabu was found in the West Philippine Sea in this province, this city in particular, on Friday, hours after one was discovered in the nearby town of Paoay at 6:30 a.m. The contraband was discovered in Barangay 33-A, La...
Another pack of floating shabu valued at P6.8 million was recovered in the West Philippine Sea in Ilocos Norte. The contraband was found by a fisherman in Barangay Callaguip, Paoay, on Friday, June 13, one day after a pack of shabu was recovered in nearby Barangay Pangil, Currimao, on Thursday,...
More packs of floating shabu were found in the province of Ilocos Sur. The latest was one white sack containing 25 packs discovered in the West Philippine Sea 20 nautical miles south of Barangay Puro, Magsingal on Monday, June 9. Twenty-two yellow and orange packs had the markings “Alishan Jin...
The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed three ships to patrol the West Philippine Sea in the Ilocos region following the recent recovery of billions worth of floating shabu in the area. Coast Guard District North Western Luzon chief Capt. Mark Larsen Mariano said they have deployed two high-speed...
The “Chinese Drug Triad’’ is behind the dumping of more than one ton of shabu recently found by local fishermen drifting in the shores of Zambales, Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said. PDEA Director Isagani R. Nerez said the packaging of shabu...
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – Police reported on Sunday that 34 packs of suspected shabu were recovered by fishermen in the West Philippine Sea in the municipality of Santa Cruz, this province, 84 kilometers south of this capital city. The value of the contraband – each pack weighing a kilo each...
SANTA, Ilocos Sur – A 52-year-old businessman was shot dead by his neighbor in Sitio San Jose, Barangay Magsaysay District, Santa, Ilocos Sur on Sunday night, June 1. Police identified the victim as Desiderio Ballalo. Investigation said that the suspect, who was wearing a dark blue sweater,...
As the 2025 Palarong Pambansa heats up in Ilocos Norte, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 29, reaffirmed its commitment to athlete safety and an exceptional tournament experience. Taking place from May 24 to 31, this year’s Palaro brings together thousands of student-athletes...
SIGAY, Ilocos Sur – A 38-year-old man was electrocuted to death while checking the internet connection of his house in Barangay San Elias here on Sunday night. Police identified the victim as Conrad S. Ubuan. Investigation disclosed that the victim went out of his house to check his internet...
LAOAG CITY – The stage is set for the 65th edition of the Palarong Pambansa with organizers making sure all venues and necessities are taken care of for the weeklong multisports grassroots competition. According to the competition’s OIC Usec. for Operations and Secretary-General Malcolm Garma,...
