May 24, 2025

Tag: drug enforcement

  • Philippines Declares Over 29,000 Villages Drug-Free Under Marcos Administration

    In a significant stride towards combating drug issues, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced that 29,390 out of the nation’s 42,002 barangays have been officially declared drug-free since President Marcos took office. This achievement represents nearly 70% of previously drug-affected villages, now cleared through the rigorous Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP). The Regional Oversight…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Bicol Police Arrest Over 1,400 Drug Suspects, Seize PHP276 Million in Illegal Drugs in 2024

    In a significant crackdown on illegal activities in the Bicol region throughout 2024, the Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported the arrest of 1,459 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. The operations, which spanned across the six provinces of the region, led to the seizure of illegal drugs valued at over PHP276 million. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon,…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations Shut Down; High-Profile Criminals Captured

    In a significant move against illegal activities, the Philippine government has officially closed down the largest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility, located at the former Island Cove resort in Cavite. The closure, led by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and other high-ranking officials, marks the end of POGO operations in the country as mandated by…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • Philippine National Police Seize PHP2.4 Billion in Drugs in 2024

    The Philippine National Police’s Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) announced the seizure of narcotics valued at nearly PHP2.4 billion from January to December 18, 2024. PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta detailed the haul, which included 168 kg of shabu, over 3.8 million marijuana plants, 1,830 kg of dried marijuana leaves, 48.672 kg of ketamine, 36.9…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan

  • PDEA-11 Incinerates P16.1 Million in Illegal Drugs in Davao

    In a significant move against drug proliferation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Davao Region (PDEA-11) obliterated illegal drugs valued at PHP16.1 million on Monday, December 2, 2024. The operation, which took place in Davao City, involved the destruction of 1,661.3 grams of shabu, estimated at PHP11.3 million, and 40 kilograms of marijuana, pegged…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores