Category: Provincial
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Charges Laid in Naga Doctor’s Murder Case
In a significant development in the investigation into the murder of a doctor in Naga City, the Bicol Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has officially charged the suspect, Raymart Martinez, with murder. The 34-year-old from Barangay Concepcion Pequeña was the boyfriend of the victim, Dr. Rajean Monnette Romualdez, who was discovered deceased in her parked car…
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Inmates in Romblon Carve New Futures Through Woodworking
In Romblon, a transformative initiative is underway at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Romblon District Jail, where inmates are gaining new skills through a wood carving program. This program, part of a broader skills enhancement effort, involves 12 inmates who are learning from experienced carvers among their peers. The initiative aims to equip these…
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SRA Boosts Sugarcane Farming in Negros Occidental with P101 Million in Equipment
In a significant move to enhance sugarcane farming, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has allocated PHP101.053 million for the distribution of essential farming equipment to mill district development councils and block farm recipients in Negros Occidental. The event, which took place on February 22, 2025, at the SRA-La Granja Agricultural Research and Extension Center in…
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Military Eradicates P10.2 Million Marijuana Farm in Sulu
In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, the military, in collaboration with law enforcement, obliterated a marijuana plantation valued at PHP10.2 million in Sulu. The operation took place on the borders of Luuk and Kalingalan Caluang towns, where authorities discovered and destroyed 11,950 mature marijuana plants spread over a 1,950-square-meter area. The plants were…
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Military and Law Enforcement Eradicate P10.2 Million Marijuana Farm in Sulu
In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, the military, in collaboration with law enforcement, obliterated a marijuana plantation valued at PHP10.2 million in Sulu. The operation took place on the borders of Luuk and Kalingalan Caluang towns, where authorities discovered and destroyed 11,950 mature marijuana plants spread over a 1,950-square-meter area on February 21,…
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BJMP Director Ruel Rivera Reviews Jail Operations in Occidental Mindoro
Jail Director Ruel Rivera, head of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), recently toured several jail facilities in the Southwestern Tagalog Region. His visit on February 21, 2025, aimed to assess the operational readiness and enhance the morale of the BJMP staff stationed across various city, district, and municipal jails. During his tour,…
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BJMP Director Ruel Rivera Oversees Jail Facilities in Occidental Mindoro
Jail Director Ruel Rivera, head of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), recently toured several jail facilities in the Southwestern Tagalog Region. His visit on February 21, 2025, aimed to assess the operational readiness and uplift the spirits of the BJMP staff stationed across various city, district, and municipal jails. During his tour,…
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PhilHealth Expands Oral Health Services to Private Clinics in Ilocos Region
Residents of the Ilocos Region are set to gain access to free preventive oral health services at primary care facilities, thanks to a new initiative from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The program, introduced through PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0034 in December, seeks to enhance dental care availability in both public and private settings. At…
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DILG Secretary Remulla Urges Swift Emergency Response Enhancements
During a visit to Iloilo City on February 21, 2025, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla emphasized the critical need for enhanced emergency response and public safety measures. His tour included stops at the regional offices of the DILG, Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and…
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Police Seize PHP2.21 Million in Illegal Drugs During Raids in Misamis Oriental
In a significant blow to the illegal drug trade, law enforcement officials in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, conducted two successful operations early Friday morning, resulting in the seizure of PHP2.21 million worth of illegal drugs. The operations were part of an ongoing anti-drug campaign led by the Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10). Brig. Gen.…
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