Tag: Mimaropa
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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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Mimaropa Police Arrest 256 Suspects, Including Top Wanted Criminals, in January Crackdown
In a significant law enforcement operation, the Police Regional Office-Mimaropa (PRO-4B) detained 256 individuals in January, among them 79 of the region’s most wanted. The arrests were announced by PRO-4B’s chief, Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada, who highlighted the ongoing efforts to curb crime in the region. According to the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division,…
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DSWD Provides Over Half a Million Pesos in Aid to Mimaropa Families Affected by Shear Line
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed an initial sum of PHP550,000 to support families in the Mimaropa region who have been impacted by severe weather conditions due to a persistent shear line, according to a statement from an agency official on Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao from the Disaster Response Management…
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Mimaropa Police Seize PHP101.6 Million in Illegal Drugs, Arrest 475 in 2024
In 2024, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B in Mimaropa successfully confiscated over 15.39 kg of illegal drugs valued at PHP101.6 million. This significant seizure was the result of 402 operations, leading to the apprehension of 475 suspects, as announced by PRO4B chief Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada on Friday. The previous year, 2023, saw a…
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Mimaropa Police Seize Over PHP101 Million in Illegal Drugs, Arrest 475 in 2024
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activities, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B in Mimaropa reported the seizure of more than 15.39 kilograms of illegal drugs valued at PHP101.6 million throughout 2024. This operation, led by PRO4B chief Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada, involved 402 operations and resulted in the apprehension of 475 suspects. The…
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BuCor and PEZA Push for Mimaropa’s Inclusion in Luzon’s Economic Growth Zone
In a strategic move to boost economic development, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are advocating for the inclusion of Mimaropa’s island provinces in the Luzon Economic Growth Area. This initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of agreement aimed at transforming the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in…
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BuCor and PEZA Push for Mimaropa’s Inclusion in Luzon Economic Growth Area
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are advocating for the inclusion of the Mimaropa region in the Luzon Economic Growth Area. This initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of agreement to transform the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, into a productive economic zone. BuCor…
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Mimaropa Sees Significant Crime Drop in Early 2025, Central Luzon Arrests Surge
In the first 26 days of 2025, the Mimaropa region experienced a notable decline in crime, with a 23.76% reduction reported by the Police Regional Office (PRO-4B). This region, encompassing Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan, saw crime incidents fall from 383 to 292 compared to the same period in the previous year.…
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133 Communist Rebels and Supporters Surrender in Mimaropa Region Since January 2024
In a significant development in the fight against communism, 133 members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to various police units in the Mimaropa region since the beginning of 2024, according to the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B. The Mimaropa region includes the provinces of Oriental and…
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