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THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded only three volcanic quakes at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island on Monday, the fewest since the volcano’s “explosive eruption” on June 3.
FISHERMEN found 18 more packs of shabu floating in the waters off Magsilang town in Ilocos Sur last Wednesday night, a police official said yesterday.
THE commander of the AFP Western Command (Wescom), which supervises all military operations in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), had been promoted to the rank of vice admiral.
THE PNP has started preparations for next year’s national and elections, including intensified operations against private armed groups (PAGs) and loose firearms, police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said yesterday.
A soldier and a New People’s Army rebel died in separate clashes in Samar and Northern Samar last Sunday, the military reported yesterday.
INTERIOR Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. yesterday said the government’s continuing war against illegal drugs has netted P13.67 billion worth of shabu, marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy so far this year.
ELEVEN members of a terrorist group surrendered on Friday in Maguindanao del Sur and handed over 11 assorted firearms, the military reported yesterday.
PNP CHIEF Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered an intensified patrols, searches, and checkpoint operations throughout the country to prevent crime and enhance peace and order.
A GROUP of fishermen from Zambales yesterday said none of its members who went to fish in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday has been arrested or detained by the Chinese.