Authorities arrested a suspected high-value drug personality and recovered approximately P2.3 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation here on Wednesday. Major Geremy Ian Magbanua, Chief of the San Jose de Buenavista Police, identified the suspect as 38-year-old “Mokie,” a resident of Barangay Funda-Dalipe. Magbanua classified the suspect as a high-value individual (HVI)…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to upgrade its law enforcement capabilities by procuring advanced drones equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to track down high-profile fugitives. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Thursday that he has received clearance to acquire the specialized hardware, which…
The Office of the Ombudsman has overhauled its procedural rules to impose a stricter evidentiary standard for criminal filings while significantly accelerating the pace of its investigations. Under the 2026 Revised Rules of Procedure signed by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, the agency now requires a higher quantum of evidence to secure convictions and has slashed…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, raising the bounty from ₱10 million to ₱20 million. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the increase on Thursday, citing the urgency of locating Ang, who has been…
A lone bettor from Pampanga has secured the P37 million jackpot in the Megalotto 6/45 draw held Wednesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced Thursday. The winning ticket, which featured the combination 17-15-32-45-40-12, was purchased at a lottery outlet in SM Clark, Angeles City. The total jackpot prize amounted to exactly P37,032,365.47. Under…
The National Police (PNP) on Thursday pledged to intensify its operations against the resurgence of illegal online cockfighting, or “e-sabong,” following a surge in “guerrilla” platforms operating despite a nationwide ban. PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. issued the directive to all police commanders, from city to municipal levels, to assist the Anti-Cybercrime Group…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully auctioned off a seized luxury vehicle on Wednesday, though nine other high-end cars—including two multi-million peso Bugattis—failed to attract buyers. The owner of the Igorot Stone Kingdom, a popular theme park in Baguio City, emerged as the sole successful bidder, purchasing a black Rolls-Royce for P29,114,357.53. The vehicle was…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) launched a crackdown on substandard public utility vehicles, issuing Show Cause Orders to at least 10 jeepney operators following surprise inspections in Quezon City on Tuesday, February 10. The inspections, conducted along West Avenue, Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue, and Roosevelt, revealed multiple violations ranging from mechanical defects…
In a landmark decision released February 10, 2026, the Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples who live together are recognized as co-owners of property acquired during their relationship, provided there is clear evidence of actual contribution. The ruling, penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, clarifies that while same-sex marriage remains unrecognized by…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially included the abolition of the travel tax in his administration’s list of 21 priority legislative measures, Malacañang announced Tuesday. The proposal was approved during a meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), where the President emphasized the need to reduce the financial burden on Filipinos traveling for…