₱48M Shabu Seized in Major Zamboanga Anti-Drug Raid
PNP and PDEA arrested three high-value drug personalities and seized 7,000 grams of shabu worth ₱48 million in Zamboanga City operation.
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Three-Month Tax Relief on LPG, Kerosene Now in Effect
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspends excise taxes on LPG and kerosene for three months as Dubai crude oil prices hit $93.71 per barrel.
Palestinian Envoy Explores Cultural Heritage at Dumaguete Museum
Palestine Ambassador Mounir Y.K. Anastas and his spouse toured the National Museum of the Philippines-Dumaguete, exploring Negros Island heritage.
Four-Day Literary Celebration Highlights Dumaguete’s UNESCO Status
Duma LitFest 2026 celebrates Dumaguete as UNESCO City of Literature with four days of panels, performances, and workshops starting April 17.
Quezon Province Experiences 4.5-Magnitude Tremor Tuesday Night
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was felt in several Quezon municipalities Tuesday evening, but PHIVOLCS expects no damage or aftershocks.
Filipino-American Forces Wrap Up Joint Combat Training at Nueva Ecija Base
Philippine and US Army forces concluded squad live fire exercises at Fort Magsaysay as part of bilateral training operations.
Metro Manila Police Safer Cities Program Nets 68K Violations
Police operations across Metro Manila recorded over 68,000 ordinance violators in the first week of the Safer Cities initiative, with drinking and smoking violations leading arrests.
Maritime Police Bust Illegal Fishing, Confiscate ₱6.9M Assets
Police arrest boat captain and seize ₱6.9M worth of assets in maritime enforcement operation off Occidental Mindoro for fisheries law violations.
Metro Manila Police Arrest Over 53,000 in Five-Day Crackdown
Philippine National Police reports 53,293 apprehensions in Metro Manila’s Safer Cities Initiative since April 6, targeting ordinance violations.
Philippine Government Issues Ultimatum to Meta Over Disinformation
DICT gives Meta 7 days to implement stronger safeguards against disinformation as fake news threatens public order during global oil crisis.
Palawan Anti-Smuggling Raid Nets ₱1.92M Worth of Contraband
Police-led joint operation in Palawan results in voluntary surrender of 96 master cases of smuggled cigarettes worth ₱1.92 million.
302nd Infantry Brigade Commander Honors Veterans at Dumaguete Ceremony
Brigadier General Jason Jumawan speaks at provincial ceremony honoring Filipino veterans and modern defenders at Dumaguete Convention Center.
Allied Air Forces Unite for Cope Thunder Philippine Exercise
Philippine Air Force FA-50PH Fighting Eagles flew alongside US F-22 Raptors in joint operations at Basa Air Base, Pampanga on April 8, 2026.
Ferry Operator OceanJet Implements Temporary 10% Fare Hike
OceanJet implements 10% fuel surcharge on all ferry routes starting April 10, 2026, citing global fuel price increases and MARINA compliance.
West Point Cadets Wrap Up Four-Day PMA Exchange Initiative
Two US Military Academy cadets visited Philippine Military Academy in Baguio from March 30-April 3 as part of bilateral exchange program.
Mabinay: Two Arrested at Fiesta Disco, Gun Recovered
Two men arrested during Mabinay fiesta disco brawl; unlicensed .38 revolver with ammunition seized by police.
Army Marks 84th Veterans Week with Dawn Tribute at Heroes Cemetery
Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Nafarrete leads sunrise ceremony honoring fallen heroes at Libingan ng mga Bayani for 84th Veterans’ Week.
Ferry Operator Suspends Dumaguete-Connected Routes Amid Fuel Crisis
OceanJet implements fuel contingency plan, canceling key Cebu-Tagbilaran-Dumaguete-Siquijor routes from April 8-29 amid rising fuel prices.
