Agusan del Norte: Illegal timber poaching in Agusan del Norte has dropped significantly over the past three years, environmental officials reported Monday.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office…
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NCRPO Reports Significant 26% Crime Rate Reduction in Metro Manila
Manila: The crime rate in Metro Manila plummeted by 26.08 percent from January to April, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Monday. In a statement, NCRPO Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said the 1,627 crimes are lower compared…
Countdown to Conclave Begins as Cardinals Prep to Elect New Pope
Vatican City: The countdown to the papal conclave is officially underway, with Catholic Church cardinals set to hold their final general congregations-two on Monday and another on Tuesday-before entering the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to elect the su…
PDEA Seizes PHP176.4 Million in Illegal Drugs During Weeklong Operations
Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has successfully seized PHP176.4 million worth of illegal drugs from April 25 to May 2 as part of its relentless anti-drug operations across the nation. This significant haul resulted from 62 opera…
Siquijor Election Security Tightened Over Political Rivalries
Siquijor: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reinforced security in Siquijor province ahead of the May 12 polls due to escalating political tensions. Comelec-Negros Island Region Director Lionel Marco Castillano said while private armed groups …
DHSUD Meets Urban Poor Leaders, Highlights Inclusive 4PH
Manila: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has engaged representatives of the Partido Lakas ng Masa-Urban Poor Communities in a dialogue. In a news release on Monday, the DHSUD said the meeting highlighted the inclusive …