Catbalogan Police Nab Alleged Drug Pusher in Buy-Bust Operation Catbalogan Police Nab Alleged Drug Pusher in Buy-Bust Operation
• A 45-year-old HVI suspect, alias “Win,” was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Catbalogan City on June 16, for drug-related offenses.
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• A 45-year-old HVI suspect, alias “Win,” was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Catbalogan City on June 16, for drug-related offenses.
• Despite local opposition, a P20-billion wind project in Calbayog’s protected area proceeds, merely relocating turbines. This highlights the tension between energy needs and environmental laws.
• A fish vendor, 33, was arrested in a buy-bust in Tacloban City on June 5. Police said suspected shabu worth P68,000 was seized from him.
• A 34-year-old fisherman was arrested in Tacloban City on Thursday night after police seized over P267,000 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation.
• Police arrested a 37-year-old farmer in Calbiga town on June 2 after seizing suspected shabu sachets in a buy-bust operation conducted by local and anti-narcotics units.
• Fisherfolk families in three Tacloban City barangays received food aid after limited fishing during Balikatan exercises. Around 474 families got food packs on June 1.
• Eastern Visayas private workers received an additional P18 daily wage increase starting June 1, completing the P35 total hike approved last year, according to RTWPB-8.
• The Constitution requires 13 of 24 senators for a quorum. Without this majority, no official legislative business can proceed, as it ensures the chamber’s legitimacy.
• A small, aging group of volunteers is sustaining Tacloban’s Paraiso Mangrove Eco-Park despite limited support and pressure. Roque Regis, their president, speaks honestly about their struggle.
• LTFRB-8 is inspecting PUVs to ensure students, seniors, and PWDs receive correct fare discounts. The agency reminded that qualified passengers get a total 40% discount.
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LTFRB Region 8 Tightens Monitoring of Fare Discounts for Students, Seniors, PWDs