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DILG chief wants more cops in drug-affected communities

MANILA: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said he wants more police officers to be deployed in communities that have a high incidence of drug abuse cases.

This is for police officers to fully underst…

‘Oplan Semana Santa’ tightens watch at Caraga’s border town

BUTUAN CITY: The Land Transportation Office in Trento, Agusan del Sur (LTO-Trento) has intensified the implementation of Oplan Semana Santa 2024 to ensure the safety of motorists and travelers throughout the Holy Week.

Trento is considered the gatewa…

Iloilo health office: No signs of provincewide pertussis outbreak

ILOILO CITY: The provincial government here does not see indications to declare a provincewide pertussis outbreak but is looking at intensifying immunization efforts to help address the increasing cases in Iloilo.

‘As of yet, there is no indication o…

Drug sting seizes P12.2-M shabu, nets 2 suspects

CEBU CITY: Intelligence operatives arrested two drug suspects and seized PHP12.2 million worth of suspected shabu during a sting operation in Barangay Bulacao in this city Tuesday night.

Joevanie Dela Cerna, 46, a high-value individual whose illegal …

PBBM invited to visit India for deeper ties on agri, defense

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received an invitation for a state visit to India, as he looks to strengthen the Philippines’ partnership and economic cooperation with the South Asian giant in the areas of agriculture, infrastructure, and de…