Author: Herminio Racelis

  • Caraga Region Sees Major Crackdown: 212 Firearms and 9 Explosives Seized in Month-Long Operations

    In a significant law enforcement effort spanning from October 24 to November 20, the Police Regional Office 13 in Caraga, Philippines, successfully retrieved 212 loose firearms and nine explosives. The operations, detailed by the Philippine National Police, showcased a robust response to regional security concerns. Out of the firearms collected, 66 were obtained through search…

  • President Marcos Jr.’s Visit to Catanduanes Lifts Spirits of Typhoon Victims

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made a significant impact on the residents of Catanduanes during his visit on November 19, 2024, following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi). His presence was a beacon of hope for the typhoon-affected community, as he conducted an aerial survey to evaluate the damage and engaged directly with…

  • Coast Guard Halts Sea Travel in Northern Dinagat Due to Typhoon Pepito

    In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the Coast Guard Station in Dinagat Islands has issued a temporary suspension of sea travel in the northern parts of the province. The directive, which came into effect on Saturday morning, specifically targets the municipalities of Loreto and Tubajon. According to…

  • Visayas Military Enhances Understanding of Anti-Terrorism Law Through Educational Caravan

    In a significant move to align military operations with human rights standards, the Visayas Command (Viscom) hosted an educational caravan in Cebu City, led by the Anti-Terrorism Council’s Program Management Center (ATC-PMC). The event, held at Bondad Hall in Camp Lapulapu, saw Viscom commander Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg praising the ATC-PMC, under the leadership of…

  • Inflation in Negros Oriental Climbs to 2% in October, Driven by Fuel Prices

    In October, Negros Oriental experienced a rise in its inflation rate, reaching 2% from the previous month’s 1.2%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Ariel Fortuito, the Chief Statistical Specialist at PSA-Negros Oriental, explained that the increase was largely due to escalating fuel and petroleum product prices. He noted that fluctuations in fuel prices…