Tag: Fishermen
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Cagayan de Oro’s Farmers and Fishermen Receive PHP10 Million in Presidential Aid
In a significant move to support the agricultural community, approximately 1,000 farmers and fishermen in Cagayan de Oro City were beneficiaries of a PHP10 million aid package on January 23, 2025. The distribution of the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF) took place at the city hall, where each recipient received PHP10,000 in…
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Ilocos Police Seize Over P1 Billion in Drugs in 2024 Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal drugs, the Ilocos Police Regional Office (PRO-1) reported the seizure of over PHP1 billion worth of narcotics in 2024. This haul included 139,336.32 grams of shabu, 51,123.11 grams of marijuana, 70,400 marijuana seedlings, and 298,053 uprooted marijuana plants across the region. The operations, totaling 1,242, led to the arrest…
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Senator Initiates Inquiry into Submersible Drone Found Off Masbate Coast
In a move to address potential security concerns, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has introduced a resolution to investigate a submersible drone discovered by local fishermen near Barangay Inawaran, San Pascual, Masbate. The device, found on December 30, 2024, has sparked a debate over its purpose and legality within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. Tolentino,…
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Navy Takes Custody of Submersible Drone Found by Fishermen in Masbate
The Philippine Navy has officially taken possession of a submersible drone that was discovered by local fishermen in the waters near San Pascual, Masbate. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, when 30-year-old fisherman Rodnie Valenzuela and his fellow fishermen were out fishing at around 6 a.m. in Barangay Iniwaran. They stumbled upon the drone…
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Philippine Navy Takes Custody of Submersible Drone Found by Fishermen in Masbate
The Philippine Navy has officially taken possession of a submersible drone that was discovered by local fishermen in the waters near Masbate province. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, when 30-year-old fisherman Rodnie Valenzuela and his fellow fishermen were out fishing near Barangay Iniwaran in San Pascual town at around 6 a.m. They stumbled…
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Philippines Rejects Warship Deployment to West Philippine Sea, Aims to De-escalate Tensions
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has firmly stated that the Philippines will not deploy a Navy warship to the West Philippine Sea, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to peace and non-aggression in the disputed region. Speaking in Pampanga, Marcos clarified that the country is not at war and sees no need for such military action. The…
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