Tag: Central Visayas
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Stricter Measures Implemented for Game Fowl Transport Permits Amid Bird Flu Concerns
In response to the ongoing threat of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Central Visayas has tightened the regulations for obtaining transportation permits for game fowls. Dr. Ma. Nikki Xennia Crispo, a veterinarian with the BAI-Veterinary Quarantine Services in the region, emphasized that only those who can…
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Stricter Measures for Game Fowl Transport Permits in Central Visayas Amid Bird Flu Concerns
In response to the ongoing threat of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Central Visayas has tightened the regulations for obtaining transportation permits for game fowls. Dr. Ma. Nikki Xennia Crispo, a veterinarian with BAI’s Veterinary Quarantine Services in the region, emphasized that only those who can…
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CIDG Captures Five Top Fugitives in Central Visayas
In a significant law enforcement operation, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) successfully apprehended five individuals listed among the most wanted in Central Visayas. The arrests took place during a targeted manhunt in Barangay Nagbinlod, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, on February 12, as reported by the CIDG on Friday. The suspects, known by their…
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33 Areas in Central Visayas Flagged as ‘Election Areas of Concern’ for Mid-Term Elections
In preparation for the upcoming mid-term elections on May 12, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has pinpointed 33 locations within the region as ‘election areas of concern’. This announcement was made by Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the director of Police Regional Office-7, during a press conference on February 12, 2025. The classification…
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Cebu Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Arrest Over 1,000 in Month-Long Sweep
In a robust effort to curb illegal gambling, the Cebu City police have apprehended 1,025 suspects over the course of a month. The Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) reported that from January 1 to January 31, 2025, they executed 584 operations targeting illegal gambling activities across the region. These operations led to the arrest of numerous…
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Child Protection Training Enhances Safety in Reading Program in Central Visayas
In a move to bolster child safety, reading tutorial coordinators in Central Visayas have undergone comprehensive training on child protection and safe space laws. This initiative, led by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, aims to ensure the well-being of children participating in the ‘Tara,…
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More Than 1,000 Centenarians in Central Visayas Honored with Cash Gifts Since 2016
In a heartwarming gesture of recognition, over 1,000 centenarians in Central Visayas have been awarded cash gifts since 2016, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday. The initiative, which also includes a personal letter from the President, has seen a total of 1,023 elderly recipients, comprising 792 women and…
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Central Visayas Police Chief Promises Impartial Policing During Midterm Elections
CEBU CITY – The head of the Central Visayas police force, Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, has committed to maintaining an impartial stance as the region prepares for the upcoming midterm elections on May 12. Maranan, who leads the Police Regional Office (PRO)-7, emphasized that their primary focus is on intensifying efforts to combat the circulation…
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