Tag: Western Visayas
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Western Visayas 4Ps Beneficiaries Encouraged to Update Profiles for New Cash Grants
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pushing for members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Western Visayas to update their household data through the i-Registro web portal. This initiative is in anticipation of the rollout of the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) conditional cash grants, aimed at supporting pregnant women and…
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Western Visayas Police Seize Over P26 Million in Illegal Drugs Amidst Intensified Operations
In a robust effort to combat drug proliferation, the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) has successfully seized illegal drugs valued at over PHP26 million in the first three weeks of January. The operations, which included 157 anti-drug activities, led to the confiscation of 2,630 grams of shabu and 11 grams of marijuana, and…
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Heightened Surveillance and Swab Testing in Six Antique Towns Amid Avian Flu Concerns
In a proactive move to combat the spread of avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, the Antique Provincial Veterinary Office has intensified its surveillance efforts across six towns in the province. Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil, the head of the Public Health Division, announced that a three-day oropharyngeal swab collection initiative began on Wednesday,…
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Western Visayas Police Seize P25.6 Million in Illegal Drugs Over Three Weeks
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activities, the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) reported the seizure of illegal drugs valued at PHP25.6 million over a three-week period. The operations, spanning from December 15, 2024, to January 5, 2025, led to the arrest of 140 suspects across 95 operations. The confiscated drugs included…
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Philippine Army Declares Western and Central Visayas Clear of Communist Influence
In a significant development for regional security, the Philippine Army has announced that Western and Central Visayas are now free from the influence of communist terrorist groups (CTGs). This declaration was made by Major Gen. Marion Sison, the commander of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), who also confirmed the successful dismantling of the Central and…
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Businessman Caught with Firearms Becomes First Gun Ban Violator in Western Visayas
In a significant enforcement action marking the start of the election period, a businessman in Iloilo City was apprehended as the first violator of the gun ban in Western Visayas. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when the 41-year-old man, a resident of Barangay Tabuc Suba, crashed his pickup truck into a bibingka stall in…
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Western Visayas Gears Up for 2025 Midterm Elections with Enhanced Security Measures
In preparation for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) is drawing on past experiences to ensure a peaceful electoral process. The region’s security forces are particularly focused on areas flagged by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as potential trouble spots. During a recent meeting at the Casa Real…
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Police Operations in Western Visayas Net PHP1.7 Million in Shabu, Arrest 64
In a sweeping 24-hour operation across Western Visayas, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 successfully confiscated shabu valued at PHP1.7 million and apprehended 23 individuals involved in drug activities. The operations, which kicked off at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, led to the seizure of around 256 grams of illegal substances. Among those arrested, three were…
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