Tag: Pasay City
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PAOCC Considers Legal Action Against Pasay Officials Over Proliferating POGOs
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is contemplating legal action against officials in Pasay City due to the persistent presence of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) within the city. During a recent press briefing at the Palace, PAOCC director Winston Casio highlighted that the southern regions of Metro Manila, specifically Pasay, Parañaque, and Makati, are…
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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Hub in Pasay, Arrest 21
In a significant operation against illegal gambling, law enforcement agencies raided a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Pasay City, leading to the arrest of six South Korean nationals and fifteen Filipinos. The operation, executed on Monday, February 17, 2025, involved coordinated efforts from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the Bureau…
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Two Arrested in Pasay City with P68 Million Worth of Shabu
In a significant anti-drug operation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) apprehended two individuals and confiscated shabu valued at PHP68 million in Pasay City. The operation took place on Friday, February 7, 2025, and was reported the following day. The suspects, identified by their aliases Aldrich, aged 28, and Rudy, aged 32, were caught during…
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DOLE to Host Massive Job Fair in Pasay City, Offering Nearly 5,000 Opportunities
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is gearing up to host a significant job fair at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on January 28 and 29. This event, the fourth in the series of Project DAPAT (DOLE Action Plan and Transition) Job Fairs, will feature close to 5,000 job vacancies.…
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Agriculture Secretary Flags Smuggling and Mislabeling at Pasay Market
During a recent visit to Cartimar Market in Pasay City, Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. raised concerns about potential smuggling and mislabeling of agricultural products. The visit, conducted in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry and Pasay’s local government, aimed to oversee the pricing and supply of agricultural goods in…
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Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in Pasay for Illegal Sale of Pre-Registered SIM Cards
In a recent operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, two Chinese nationals, identified as Yingchun and Chunmei, were arrested in Pasay City for the illegal sale of pre-registered SIM cards. The arrest took place around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday in front of a coffee shop within a mall in Pasay City, following…
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DSWD’s Walang Gutom Kitchen Nourishes Over 4,000 Hungry Souls
In a commendable effort to combat involuntary hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully provided meals to over 4,000 individuals through its Walang Gutom Kitchen initiative in Pasay City. Launched on December 16, the program has been a beacon of hope for those in street situations and others facing food insecurity.…
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BOC-NAIA Arrests Recipient of P1.4-M Kush Shipment in Pasay City
In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, the Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) apprehended the recipient of a parcel containing kush, a high-grade marijuana, valued at PHP1.4 million. The seizure occurred at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City on December 10, 2024, as announced by the BOC on December…
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Authorities Seize P13-M Worth of Kush and Ecstasy in Pasay City
In a significant crackdown on illegal drugs, law enforcement officials in Pasay City successfully intercepted abandoned parcels filled with high-grade marijuana, known as ‘kush,’ and ecstasy. The operation, which took place at the Central Mail Exchange Center on Domestic Road, resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at nearly PHP13 million. Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta,…
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