Focus Crimes Drop Nearly 16% in 43 Days Under PNP’s Safer Cities Drive
The PNP reports a 15.99% drop in focus crimes nationwide after 43 days under the Safer Cities Initiative launched April 6, 2026.
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Five-Nation Air Assault Drill Marks Salaknib Phase 2 Milestone
Philippine, US, Japanese, Australian, and New Zealand armies conducted a joint air assault drill on May 17, 2026, seizing a simulated target in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija.
Mag. 4.6 Quake Near Surigao del Norte Rattles Southern Leyte Towns
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Burgos, Surigao del Norte on May 20, 2026, and was felt at Intensity II in several Southern Leyte towns.
Ten Nabbed in Basay as Cops Seize ₱40M Worth of Smuggled Smokes
Police seized over ₱40M worth of illicit cigarettes and arrested 10 individuals in a late-night operation in Basay, Negros Oriental on May 16, 2026.
NOrPPO Brings Drug, Road Safety Forum to 4,000 NORSU Students
NOrPPO gathered 4,000 NORSU students on May 14 for lectures on anti-illegal drugs, road safety, and anti-terrorism awareness.
Shots Fired at Senate as Dela Rosa Defies ICC Warrant Execution
Gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate in Pasay City on May 13 as Sen. Dela Rosa resisted an ICC arrest warrant. No casualties reported.
Negros Oriental’s Three Reps Back Sara Duterte Ouster
All three Negros Oriental district representatives voted YES in the House’s 257-25 impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on May 11.
Dumaguete’s ₱1.948-B Market Loan Dwarfs Similar LGU Projects Nationwide
Dumaguete City’s proposed ₱1.948-billion public market would rank among the highest LGU loan-financed market projects in the Philippines, dwarfing comparable projects by up to five times.
NORECO II Suspends Power Cutoffs, Offers Installment Plan for May–July 2026
NORECO II suspends power disconnections and offers staggered payment for eligible consumers from May to July 2026 under EO No. 110.
PNP Records 63% Trust Score in OCTA’s Q1 2026 National Poll
Philippine National Police posts 63% trust and 61% satisfaction ratings in latest nationwide survey, with Mindanao leading regional scores.
