The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) assured on Monday, February 24, that the illegal drug situation in Western Visayas region remains under control despite ongoing challenges. “Our problem persists, but the situation in Western Visayas remains manageable,” PDEA Region 6 information officer Graciella Tanaleon said in an interview on Monday, adding that the agency conducts …
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P1.4-M ‘shabu’ seized, 700 persons nabbed in 3-day police ops in NegOr
Police in Negros Oriental have seized more than P1.4 million worth of shabu and arrested over 700 individuals over various offenses during enhanced anti-criminality operations. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said yesterday that during the enhanced anti-criminality operation, police arrested 11 persons and seized 208.90 grams of shabu …
BFAR lifts 3-month fishing ban in Visayan Sea
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) lifted the annual “closed season” for fishing in the Visayan Sea after three months of rest, dubbed “Pahuway sang Baybay” (rest of the sea). Marking its 12th year since the intensified implementation in 2013, this science-based conservation measure continues to show promising results in ensuring the sustainability …
57 arrested in poll gun ban crackdown in WV
By MA. THERESA LADIAO Authorities in Western Visayas have intensified efforts to enforce the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban, leading to 57 arrests and the seizure of 56 firearms and six gun replicas across the region. From January 12 to February 23, police units across the six provinces and two highly urbanized cities in …
Grandma stabbed to death
A grandmother was allegedly stabbed to death by her grandson in Bacolod City’s Barangay Pahanocoy on Sunday, February 23. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Erna Araiz, while the suspect was identified as 19-year-old Jerian Araiz, both residents of the said place. In a radio interview, Police Captain Greeky Cayao, station commander of Bacolod City …
5 nabbed for illegal quarrying in NegOr
The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested five suspects in unauthorized mineral extraction activities in Negros Oriental on Friday, February 21. According to the CIDG, suspects Segundino, Elizar, Armando, Romel, and Reymart Segundino were arrested in a joint Oplan Kalikasan operation in Barangay Isugan, Bacong, Negros Oriental. They were allegedly caught engaging …
PSA-W. Visayas begins nat’l ID authentication integration with LGUs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is working on integrating the national identification (ID) authentication service with local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas. PSA focal person for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in Western Visayas, Jared Barile, said they met with officials of Escalante City in Negros Occidental on February 7, the first LGU to …
DILG chief pushes for faster emergency response
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla underscored the need for improved emergency response and public safety measures during his visit to Iloilo on Friday, February 21. DILG 6 (Western Visayas) Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero, in a press conference on Friday, said the visit was a meet-and-greet with the DILG …
Marcos Jr: Gov’t to establish task force on Kanlaon eruption
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said yesterday that the government will be establishing a task force led by the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) on the government’s long-term response to the effects of the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island. The President’s statement comes after he led a situation briefing in La Carlota City …
Tourism fees in Boracay Island under review to boost foreign arrivals
Tourism-related fees in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, are currently under review to ensure competitiveness with other top destinations like Bohol and Palawan, aiming to attract more foreign visitors and sustain the industry. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Western Visayas Regional Director Engineer Juan Jovian Ingeniero said he recently participated in discussions with …