P/BGen. Ibay, itinalagang OIC ng PRO-Negros Island Region
NAITALAGA ng bagong puwesto ang director ng Manila Police District na si P/BGen. Arnold Thomas Ibay.
Si Ibay ay naitalaga bilang acting chief ng bagong likhang Police Regional Office (PRO) Negros Island Region.
Kabilang si Ibay sa tatlong high ranking police officials sa pinakahuling reorganisasyon ng Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas.
Pinangalanan naman ni Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil si P/BGen. Benigno Guzman bilang officer in charge ng MPD.
Itinalaga naman si P/Col. Aladdin Collado bilang officer in charge ng Office of Executive Assistant, Office of the Chief PNP.
Ang kautusan ay may petsang Abril 8 na isinapubliko ng Abril 9 at epektibo ang nasabing reshuffle nitong Abril 10.
Kaugnay nito ay hinimok ng PNP Chief ang mga pulis na panatilihing matatag sa kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin na patas ang pagkilo at itaguyod ang dignidad bilang mga alagad ng batas. RUBEN LACSA
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Camp BGen Vicente P. Lim – Warrant Section and personnel of Sector 3 of the Silang Municipal Police Station successfully arrested a Regional Most Wanted Person during a police operation on April 9, 2025, 1:30 PM, in Barangay Pasong Langka, Silang, Cavite.
Authorities identified the arrested suspect as alias “Joel.” The arrest was made by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 – Possession of Dangerous Drugs (R.A. 9165, Article II, Section 11) under Criminal Case Number TG-21-750 (AS). The warrant was issued by the Honorable Gian Enrico Cammayo Navarro, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 133, Tagaytay City, Cavite, dated March 21, 2025, with no bail recommended.
Regional Director PBGEN Paul Kenneth T. Lucas commended the success of the operation, highlighting the crucial role of collaboration in tackling criminal activity.
“This arrest serves as a testament to the dedication of our police force in pursuing wanted individuals and dismantling illegal activities that threaten the peace and order in our region. Rest assured that PRO CALABARZON, in partnership with our communities, will continue to work tirelessly in safeguarding the security and well-being of our citizens,” he said.
Meanwhile, the arrested individual is currently detained at the custodial facility of Silang MPS and will be returned to the court of origin for proper disposition. (RPIO4A)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government’s unwavering support for soldiers, law enforcers, and the people is vital to achieving lasting peace in the Philippines.
“May tamang paraan para tiyakin ang kapayapaan. ‘Yan po ay tuluyang pagsuporta sa ating mga kababayan, sa ating mga law enforcements, sa ating mga sundalo, sa atin pong lahat po na nagserebisyo sa tao,” President Marcos said.
The President spoke during the Alyansa campaign rally in Antipolo on Friday.
He said continued development can be sustained by a system that upholds and protects the people’s rights, not through bloodbaths and violence.
“Sa laban naman kontra sa krimen at sa droga, wala po sa amin ang naniniwala na kailangan pong pumatay ng libo-libo na Pilipino para lutasin ang problema na ‘yan. Ang kailangan po ay dapat po tulungan po natin ang ating mga kapulisan, suportahan po natin, suportahan po natin ang ating mga LGU,” President Marcos said.
“Yan po ang solusyon. Hindi and karahasan na nakita natin na dapat ay huwag natin uulitin at Hindi naman kailangang gawin. May paraan po para matuklasan natin o mabigyan natin ng solusyon ang problema sa kontra droga, ang problema sa krimen. ‘Yan po ay ang aming paniniwala, ‘yan po ang aming ipaglalaban,” he added.
On the economy, President Marcos said the government will not allow a return to the era when illegal gambling flourished in the Philippines, mainly through Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
He said employment opportunities, livelihood programs, and government support for the Filipino people are the genuine solutions to economic challenges.
Bagong Pilipinas Para sa Bagong Pilipino Citizens Movement Youth Representative Hanna Lane Garcia supported the President’s call to back the Alyansa slate fully.
“We defer to his wisdom in his choices of these candidates,” Garcia said.
“We realize that the President needs all the support that he needs in the Senate for his program in next three years, the Bagong Pilipino Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Citizens Movement is here to give full support to him and his administration,” she added. | PND
[Lipa City, Batangas] – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) CALABARZON reported the March 2025 inflation in the region via hybrid press conference on 08 April 2025.
Regional Director Charito C. Armonia announced that the prices of commodities in the region increased by 1.8 percent, lower than the 2.1 percent rise in prices observed in February.
Lower increase in prices for Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages commodity group averaging at 3.6 percent compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.0 percent contributed to the deceleration in the overall inflation rate (IR).
In addition, Transport and Restaurants and accommodation services commodity groups contributed to the decrease in overall IR, with recorded IR of -1.0 and 2.3 percent, respectively.
Likewise, lower increase in prices of commodities were recorded in all provinces and one highly urbanized city of the region. Quezon posted the highest inflation of 3.4 percent, from 4.3 percent inflation in February 2025.
Laguna posted an IR of 2.2 percent, from 2.3 percent in February; City of Lucena at 2.0 percent, from 2.6 percent in February; Rizal at 2.1 percent, from 2.3 percent in February; Batangas at 1.2 percent, from 1. 7 percent in February.
Cavite posted the lowest inflation of 1.1 percent, from 1.4 percent in February.
The PSA will continue to closely monitor regional Inflation patterns throughout the year, providing monthly reports to the public.
For more information and inquiries on the results, visit https://rsso04a.psa.gov.ph.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) today April 6, 2025, announced the election of industrialist and philanthropist Victor Lim as its new President following a three-day biennial national convention and three rounds of voting by 800 delegates representing 170 Filipino Chinese business chambers and organizations. The convention was held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Lim succeeds outgoing President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, who led FFCCCII’s post-pandemic recovery and digitalization initiatives from 2023-2025. The transition marks a new chapter for the 71-year-old federation, the Philippines’ largest coalition of Filipino Chinese entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Aside from progressive business and economic advocacies, FFCCCII spearheads numerous socio-civic and cultural charities.
A PROVEN LEADER WITH DEEP ROOTS
Victor Lim brings four decades of executive experience across manufacturing, trade, and education advocacy:
– President/CEO of VECO Paper Corporation and Everwealth Traders and Development Corporation
– Former EVP of FFCCCII and past leader of multiple industry groups:
– President: Philippine Stationeries Association, Alliance of Paper Traders Association, Philippine School Pads and Notebooks Manufacturers Association
– Adviser: Philippine Paper Industry Council
– Education Advocate:
– Vice President, St. Stephen’s High School Board of Trustees
– Past President, St. Stephen’s High School Alumni Association
– Community Bridge-Builder:
– Former leader of the Grand Family Association and Philippine Sejo Lim Family Association
A graduate of University of Santo Tomas (BS Chemical Engineering) and St. Stephen’s High School, Victor Lim embodies FFCCCII’s motto: “Business Excellence with Social Responsibility.” He is also first cousin of the late FFCCCII President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong of the Sterling Paper Group.
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is now granting up to 10 bonus points on the Civil Service Exam (CSE) to qualified military and uniformed personnel (MUP).
Starting 10 August 2025, if you take the CSE and score between 70.00 and 79.99, you may qualify for eligibility with the help of these additional points.
Who can apply?
Personnel from the:
- Armed Forces of the Philippines (Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines);
- Philippine National Police (PNP);
- Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP);
- Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP);
- Bureau of Corrections (BuCor); and
- Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Basic qualifications:
- At least 10 years of honorable service;
- Very Satisfactory (VS) rating (or equivalent) in the last two performance periods; and
- Submission of complete documents within six months from the release of CSE results.
This new policy gives our nation’s protectors greater opportunities to transition into civilian government roles.
Want to learn more? Visit www.csc.gov.ph for full guidelines and requirements. CSC
Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday warned against using the Emergency Cell Broadcast System (ECBS) for political campaigning.
Castro was reacting to reports that the ECBS was used by an unnamed local candidate for the May 12 elections to transmit emergency alerts to residents, which included his name.
In a press briefing at the Palace, Castro stressed that the ECBS should be used strictly for emergencies.
“Huwag po sanang abusuhin itong emergency cell broadcast system dahil ito po, ‘pag sinabi pong emergency ay dapat pang-emergency lamang po,” Usec. Castro said.
The ECBS is a vital communication tool used by the government to issue critical public safety and life-saving notifications during natural disasters, security threats, and other emergencies.
The system is closely coordinated with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
Castro stressed that any unauthorized use of the system is a grave violation of public trust.
“Hindi po ‘to dapat inaabuso ng sinuman para sa pansariling kapakanan,” she said.
Castro said the DICT and the NTC are investigating the alleged misuse of the ECBS. She said the government will take legal action against any individual or group found guilty of using the ECBS for non-emergency purposes. | PND
Mariing kinondena ng AKO-OFW Partylist ang ginawang pagbabanta ni Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile matapos nitong sabihin na babawasan ang prebelehiyo ng mga overseas filipino worker (OFW).
Ito’y kasunod ng isasagawang ‘zero remittance week’ ng mga OFW bilang pag-suporta kay dating pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Ayon kay AKO-OFW nominee Joseph Rivera, hindi katanggap-tanggap at kagaspangan ng kapangyarihan kung mangyaring ganoon ang gawin ng pamahalaan para sa mga sinasabing ‘bagong bayani’ ng bansa.
Binigyang diin ni Rivera na ang pagtigil ng remittances ay isang ligal at hindi marahas na pagpapahayag ng mga paniniwala sa pulitika ng mga OFW, tulad ng isang nationwide strike.
Aniya, hindi dapat gamitin ng gobyerno ang Kongreso bilang isang sandata para sa pampulitikang paghihiganti laban sa mga migrant wokrers at sa kanilang mga karapatan.
Aminado si Rivera na malaking bahagi ng paglago sa ekonomiya ng Pilipinas ay dahil sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga remittances o pinapadala.
Noong 2022, ang mga padala ng mga OFW ay umabot sa $32.54 bilyon, na kumakatawan sa humigit-kumulang 9-10% ng Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ng Pilipinas.
Ang pahayag ni Rivera ay tumalakay sa kahalagahan ng pagprotekta sa mga karapatan at kapakanan ng OFWs na may mahalagang papel sa paglago at pag-unlad ng ekonomiya ng bansa.
ISANG babae na kinidnap sa Makati City ang umano’y iniwan sa Amadeo, Cavite.
Ayon sa report ng Amadeo MPS, nakatanggap sila ng tawag mula sa Tagaytay Component City Police Station na isang biktima ng kidnapping na naganap sa Makati City ang iniwan sa harapan ng gasoline station sa Bgy Banay-banay, Amadeo bandang alas-8:00 ng gabi.
Agad na rumespode ang Amadeo MPS kung saan kinuha ang biktima na si alyas Jesan sa harapan ng Petron gasoline station sa nasabing barangay.
Nakipag-ugnayan ang Amadeo MPS sa Makati City Police sa pag-turn over sa biktima. (Gene Adsuara)
IBA’T IBANG kalibre ng baril at mga bala ang nasamsam sa isang lalaki sa isinagawang buy bust operation sa Bacoor City, Cavite.
Kasong paglabag sa RA 10591 o Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act at Omnibus Election Code o Gun ban ang kinaharap ng naarestong suspek na si alyas Jay.
Sa ulat, bandang alas-4:00 ng hapon ay nagsagawa ng buy bust operation ang mga operatiba ng RID4A Special Team, TSC RMFB4A at Bacoor Component City Police Station (CCPS) sa Brgy Molino 2 Bacoor City na nagresulta sa pagkakakumpiska ng mga baril at mga bala.
Kabilang sa mga nakumpiska ang isang pirasong KG9 long firearms na may marking na ABJ-BB, tatlong pirasong KG9 Long firearms na may marking ABJ-3, ABJ-4 at ABJ-5, dalawang pirasong AR15 Long firearms na may marking na ABJ-1 at ABJ-2, isang pirasong kalibre 45 pistol na may marking na ABJ-S1, isang pirasong kalibre 22 pistol na may marking na ABJ-22 at pawang walang mga serial number, 6 na pirasong 9mm double magazine, anim na pirasong 9mm long double magazine, isang pirasong lower frame ng kalibre 45, tatlong piraso magazine ng kalibre 45, isang box caliber live ammunition, isang ziplock plastic bag ng 9mm live ammunitions at buy bust money. (Gene Adsuara)
SAKU-SAKONG produktong kemikal para sa agrikultura na nasa milyong pisong halaga ang nasabat ng mga awtoridad sa dalawang indibidwal sa lalawigan ng Isabela kamakailan.
Sa kabila na ang mga nasabing produkto ay libre na ipinamamahagi sa mga benipisaryong magsasaka ay pinagkakitaan ito ng dalawang suspek sa pamamagitan ng pagbebenta.
Nauna rito ay nakakatanggap ng mga ulat ang Department of Agriculture sa lalawigan na ang nasabing mga produkto ay ibinebenta ng mga kahina-hinalang indibidwal.
Kaagad namang umaksiyon ang Criminal Investigation and Detection Group ng Philippine National Police at nagkasa ng buy-bust operation ang CIDG-Isabela kasama ang DA-2 (Cagayan Valley) nitong Abril 5 sa Barangay San Fermin, Cauayan City.
Sa pagkakaaresto sa mga suspek ay nakumpiska ang 43 sako ng DA-marked agricultural chemical inputs na nasa halagang P1.75 milyon at ang puting L300 van na ginamit sa pagbibiyahe ng mga nabanggit na items.
Libre lamang ang mga nabanggit na produkto dahil nakasaad sa marking o label nitong “Not For Sale” na ipinagkakaloob sa mga farmer-beneficiaries sa ilalim ng agricultural support program ng gobyerno.
Dahil dito ay naharap ang dalawang suspek sa mga kasong paglabag sa ng Seksyon 8 ng Presidential Decree 1144 (Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority) para sa pagbebenta ng mga kemikal na pang-agrikultura na walang lisensya mula sa Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority; at sa Republic Act 7394, o ang Consumer Act of the Philippines, para sa labag sa batas na pagbebenta, pamamahagi, at pagmamay-ari ng mga produktong agrikultural na ibinigay ng pamahalaan. RUBEN LACSA
NAITALAGA ng bagong puwesto ang director ng Manila Police District na si P/BGen. Arnold Thomas Ibay.
Si Ibay ay naitalaga bilang acting chief ng bagong likhang Police Regional Office (PRO) Negros Island Region.
Kabilang si Ibay sa tatlong high ranking police officials sa pinakahuling reorganisasyon ng Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas.
Pinangalanan naman ni Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil si P/BGen. Benigno Guzman bilang officer in charge ng MPD.
Itinalaga naman si P/Col. Aladdin Collado bilang officer in charge ng Office of Executive Assistant, Office of the Chief PNP.
Ang kautusan ay may petsang Abril 8 na isinapubliko ng Abril 9 at epektibo ang nasabing reshuffle nitong Abril 10.
Kaugnay nito ay hinimok ng PNP Chief ang mga pulis na panatilihing matatag sa kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin na patas ang pagkilo at itaguyod ang dignidad bilang mga alagad ng batas. RUBEN LACSA
NABUKING ang baril, bala at ang mga iligal na droga sa dalawa katao na nirespondehan makaraang nasangkot sa aksidente sa kalsada ang kanilang mga sasakyan sa Bacoor City, Cavite.
Naka-hospital arrest si alyas Mary habang binitbit naman sa Bacoor Component City Police Station (CCPS) si alyas Ken.
Sa ulat, bandang ala-1:00 ng madaling araw ay nakatanggap ng report ang Bacoor CCPS hinggil sa aksidente ng motorsiklo sa kahabaan ng Evangelista Road, Brgy Sinbanali, Bacoor City.
Agad na rumesponde ang kapulisan kung saan naabutan ang dalawa habang nakahandusay sa kalsada.
Habang inaalalayan ang dalawa patungo sa rumespondeng ambulansiya ay nakita ang isang kalibre 9mm na baril at nahulog mula sa pouch bag ni Ken ang ilang sachet ng hinihinalang shabu habang narekober din mula kay Mary ang ilang sachet ng hinihinalang shabu.
Diniretso sa ospital ang dalawa pero matapos suriin si Ken at maayos ang lagay ay binitbit na sa Bacoor CCPS.
Narekober sa dalawa ang isang itim na shoulder bag, itim na pouch bag, isang weighing scale, 2 gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na may Standard Drug Price na P13,600, isang kalibre 9mm at 8 bala. (Gene Adsuara)
