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MANILA. Authorities intercepted more than P38.6 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu, in a drug interdiction operation at parcel facilities in Pasay City.

P38.6M shabu seized in Pasay parcel hubs

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Apr 01, 2026

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Maguindanao del Sur map

PNP: Roadside blast in Maguindanao del Sur under control, no injuries reported

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Apr 01, 2026

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Camarines Sur.

PNP probes local official’s ‘abuses’ in Camarines Sur

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Apr 01, 2026

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Government to implement P50 per kilo price cap on imported rice

Government to implement P50 per kilo price cap on imported rice

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Apr 01, 2026

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Job Fair

Job fairs see 400 construction workers hired on-the-spot

6 hours ago

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Over 3,000 cops to secure Holy Week, summer vacation

Over 3,000 cops to secure Holy Week, summer vacation

Ronald O. Reyes

6 hours ago

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757 nabbed, P17.9M contraband seized in month-long police ops

757 nabbed, P17.9M contraband seized in month-long police ops

6 hours ago

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Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VI prepare for emergency response operations as the agency raises its alert status to Blue and adjusts office schedules for Holy Week observance from April 1 to April 7, 2026, in Western Visayas (Photo courtesy of DSWD 6)

DSWD 6 offices close for Holy Week; emergency teams on blue alert

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The fourth Provincial and second Municipal Most Wanted Person was arrested by operatives of the Municipal Police Station in Barangay Caidquid, Mambusao, Capiz, on March 31, 2026, for qualified rape. (Photo courtesy of Capiz Police Provincial Office)

Police nab most wanted for qualified rape in Capiz

6 hours ago

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ICPO deploys bike patrols, inspects Iloilo terminals for Holy Week security

ICPO deploys bike patrols, inspects Iloilo terminals for Holy Week security

6 hours ago

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Operatives of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office arrest the No. 2 most wanted person at the regional level in Barangay Guinobatan, Leganes, Iloilo, on April 1, 2026, by virtue of a warrant for statutory rape. (Photo courtesy of Ippo)

IPPO arrests 2nd regional most wanted person in Leganes

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Operatives of Iloilo City Police Station 2 arrested a high-value individual during a buy-bust at around 11:15 p.m. on March 31, 2026, at Zone 2 Relocation Site, Barangay Ingore, La Paz District, Iloilo City, seizing 13 sachets of suspected shabu valued at P408,000. (Photo courtesy of ICPO)

Drug suspect nabbed in Iloilo City; P408K shabu seized

7 hours ago

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Middle East Watch

Marcos assures PH crude oil supply to last until end of June

Marcos assures PH crude oil supply to last until end of June

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 27, 2026

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This long exposure photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026 shows flare trails of the interceptor missiles launched from Israeli air defense systems in Tel Aviv, Israel. The United States and Israel on Saturday, February 28, 2026, launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts.

DMW to recruitment firms: Submit monitoring reports on MidEast OFWs

Mar 20, 2026

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Over 1,300 Middle East OFWs back home

Over 1,300 Middle East OFWs back home

Mar 15, 2026

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All three electric cooperatives in Negros Occidental attribute the power rate increases for April 2022 to the hike in fuel prices. Their respective consumers may expect about P0.50 per kilowatt hour hike.

DOE sees 16% rise in power rates by April

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 09, 2026

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Diesel prices set to exceed P80/liter amid Middle East conflict

Diesel prices set to exceed P80/liter amid Middle East conflict

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 09, 2026

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MANILA. A total of 57 overseas Filipino workers bound for Abu Dhabi safely returned to Manila early Monday, March 2, 2026, after being stranded at the Hong Kong International Airport.

23 Middle East OFWs return home

Mar 05, 2026

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HOMEWARD BOUND. A total of 57 overseas Filipino workers bound for Abu Dhabi safely returned to Manila early Monday, March 2, 2026, after being stranded at the Hong Kong International Airport.

299 Filipinos from Dubai return home amid conflict

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 05, 2026

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Filipinos in Middle East remain safe amid Iran-Israel-US tensions

DMW, Owwa ready to bring home 1,200 Middle East OFWs

Mar 04, 2026

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