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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800BOC: P61.7 billion smuggled items seized in 2025
The Bureau of Customs confiscated P61.707 billion worth of smuggled agricultural commodities, illegal drugs and other contraband last year.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Probe vs corrupt BFP execs 80% complete – DILG
The investigation into the alleged corruption in the Bureau of Fire Protection is almost complete, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said yesterday.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800PNP has 109 new lawyers
The Philippine National Police has honored 109 PNP personnel who passed the 2025 Bar examinations.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Razon sues Barzaga for cyber libel
Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. has filed a cyber libel complaint against Cavite Rep. Francisco Barzaga for linking the businessman to corruption in Congress and bribery in last year’s midterm elections.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800No threat to Philippines ASEAN hosting – PNP
The Philippine National Police has not monitored threats to the country’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this year even as security preparations are underway.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800DSWD to ban pols during payouts
Guidelines prohibiting elective officials’ presence at off-site financial aid payouts will be adopted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Tarlac bettor wins P15.8 million lotto pot
A lone bettor from Paniqui, Tarlac won the jackpot in the 6/49 Super Lotto drawn on Tuesday night.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800P54.4 million shabu seized in Cebu
Shabu with an estimated street value of P54.4 million was seized in an anti-narcotics operation in Naga, Cebu on Tuesday night.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Increased seismic activity noted in Kanlaon
State seismologists have reported an increased seismic activity at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island as it recorded 45 volcano-tectonic earthquakes yesterday.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Activist cleared of gun raps
A trial court in this city has cleared activist Amanda Socorro Echanis of charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives filed by police in 2020.