PDEA sets March 15 deadline for village drugs list

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/28/2017

BARANGAY chiefs in Cebu City have until March 15 to submit the list of drug personalities in their respective areas to the regional Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-7). So far, only 14 of the 80 barangays in…

Osmeña pushes through with deployment of soldiers in Ermita

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/28/2017

Despite the recent arrest of three soldiers who were caught in a drug den last Saturday, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said they will still push through with plans of deploying soldiers in Barangay Ermita. “Why should…

Fewer jail inspections sans police assistance

Nestle L. Semilla 02/20/2017

WITH the police being sidelined in the war against illegal drugs, the Cebu City Jail said it may only be able to conduct one major surprise greyhound operation in a year. Supt. Jessie Calumpang, Cebu City Jail…

AFP to create ‘strike force’ vs drugs

Inquirer.net 02/19/2017

Baguio City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will create a battalion-size task force to support the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) war on drugs. The task force is patterned after its existing anti-drug unit Task Force…

P6M drugs seized as shabu supply continues

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/16/2017

For as long as there are users and buyers, there will always be a steady supply of illegal drugs in the country even with government’s strong efforts to go after drug dealers. The admission came from the…

DRUG SUSPECT YIELDS AFTER HOURS OF SEARCH

Fe Marie Dumaboc, Nestle L. Semilla 02/13/2017

  A drug suspect who fled during a buy bust operation on Sunday, surrendered hours later to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Central Visayas, fearing for his life. Rex Sebumit was the subject of the…

Ex-barangay councilman killed in Carcar drug operation

Nestle L. Semilla 02/13/2017

A former barangay councilman was shot dead by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) during an anti-illegal drug operation in Carcar City in southern Cebu. Elmer Padin, former Barangay Poblacion councilman, died…

Stalling the peace process

Editorial 02/10/2017

It was just as well that President Rodrigo Duterte canceled for now the peace talks with the communists since they wanted to dictate not only the pace but the actual terms of the negotiations to the point…

Four suspects arrested in two PDEA drug busts

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/09/2017

FOUR persons were arrested in two separate operations by agents of the regional Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-7) in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City last Tuesday evening. Jochep Comendero, 22; and 20-year-old Ana Grace Villarin surrendered to PDEA…

Dumpit vows keep peace and order in Ermita

02/08/2017

After his transfer to Carbon Police Station on Feb. 3, Senior Police Officer Adonis Dumpit promised to do his best to maintain peace and order in Barangay Ermita. Dumpit was assigned by Cebu City Police Office (CCPO)…

PDEA to Carreta officials: Explain drug den near hall

Nestle L. Semilla 02/07/2017

  Carreta barangay officials will be told to explain why a drug den was operating right behind the barangay hall. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 7 director Yogi Felimon Ruiz is taking Carreta Barangay Captain Eduardo Lauron…

Police investigates members of prominent families in Mandaue linked to illegal drugs

Dominic D. Yasay 02/07/2017

The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is validating reports on the alleged involvement of some members of prominent families in the city in illegal drugs activities . Senior Supt. Roberto Alanas, MCPO chief, said they will soon…

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