Author: Clarissa Soriano
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Two Arrested in Iligan City with PHP9.5 Million Shabu Haul
In a significant drug bust in Iligan City, authorities apprehended two individuals and confiscated PHP9.5 million worth of shabu. The operation, conducted on January 22, 2025, involved a coordinated effort between the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao. The suspects, identified as 59-year-old Raisah and Bappa, were caught during a…
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Phreatic Eruptions Considered Normal, Yet Access to Volcano Danger Zones Remains Banned: Phivolcs
The head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), Teresito Bacolcol, emphasized that phreatic eruptions are a normal occurrence at active volcanoes, yet he stressed the importance of maintaining strict prohibitions on entering the permanent danger zones (PDZ) of these volcanoes, even when they are at Alert Level 0. This statement came in…
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Philippine Military Probes Espionage Activities of Arrested Chinese National and Accomplices
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has initiated a thorough investigation into the espionage activities of a Chinese national and his two Filipino accomplices, who were apprehended in Makati City. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla emphasized the need to understand the broader context of these activities, stating, “We want to take a step…
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Comelec Delays Ballot Reprinting for 2025 Elections Due to Supreme Court Orders
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has once again postponed the reprinting of ballots for the upcoming May 12, 2025 elections, following the issuance of two new temporary restraining orders (TROs) by the Supreme Court. The decision affects the inclusion of additional candidates on the ballots, necessitating a delay from the originally planned date of January…
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LTFRB Examines Proposed P15 Increase in Jeepney Fares
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is currently evaluating a proposal to raise the minimum fare for public utility jeepneys (PUJs) by PHP15. This initiative comes in response to a petition from various transport organizations, driven by escalating fuel prices and other operational costs. The LTFRB has emphasized that it is conducting a…
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Bureau of Corrections Moves 150 Inmates from Bilibid to Leyte Facility
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced the successful transfer of 150 inmates from the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to the Leyte Regional Prison over the weekend. This transfer, part of a larger effort to reduce overcrowding at Bilibid, saw the inmates arrive at their new facility on the evening of January 19, 2025.…
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House Advances Bill to Revamp Development Bank of the Philippines’ Charter
In a significant move to bolster the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as the nation’s leading financial institution for development, the House of Representatives has passed House Bill No. 11230 on its second reading. The bill, which was approved during a plenary session on Monday via voice vote, aims to modernize the DBP’s charter…
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Bureau of Immigration Rescues Alleged Mail-Order Bride at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully intervened to save a 22-year-old woman suspected of being a victim of a mail-order bride scam at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The incident occurred on January 14, when the woman was about to board a flight to Shanghai, China, operated by Philippine Airlines. The BI’s Immigration Protection…
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Philippine Navy’s Updated Plan Emphasizes International Alliances for Maritime Security
The Philippine Navy has unveiled its Revised Naval Cooperation Plan (NCP) 2025, which prioritizes the protection of maritime sovereignty, the enhancement of operational readiness, and the promotion of regional stability. The plan is built upon the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept, aimed at safeguarding the nation’s territories, including its 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone, as highlighted in…
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Afghan SIV Applicants Depart Philippines for US After Visa Processing
The US Embassy in Manila announced on Sunday that all Afghan nationals who were in the Philippines to process their special immigrant visas (SIV) have now returned to the United States. The embassy reported that the final group of these Afghans departed the country on January 17, 2025, via a commercial flight. Originally, it was…
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