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2 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Police Regional Office III seized P1,741,360 worth of shabu in numerous operations in Central Luzon over the weekend. In Balanga City, the PDEA and Balanga City Police nabbed siblings Aying, 48; Rara, 37; Roly, 33; and Ali, 29; and their cohorts Ann and Ron-Ron. The authorities seized from the group 110 grams of shabu worth P748,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cataning on Sunday, May 18.
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2 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The municipal government of Bagac in Bataan province has warned tourists against individuals collecting an environmental fee sans official receipts. The local government, through its tourism office, collects a P40 environmental fee from all tourists entering resorts and other destinations in the municipality, as part of a municipal ordinance implemented in April 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
BDO Insure Travel Insurance offers various insurance packages for enjoyable and hassle-free trips and travel to destinations in Asia, United States and Europe.
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3 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The 15 candidates of Mutya Ning San Fernando (MNSF) this year took to the stage during the swimsuit competition held at the mini-convention center of Heroes Hall on Saturday. The candidates ramped on the catwalk with swimsuits designed by Mato Rodrigo and Ryan Manansala, during the competition as part of the pre-pageant activities of the MNSF 2025---the highlight of the ongoing Pyestang Fernandino 2025 celebrations.
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3 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The Department of Energy (DOE) said that motorists should expect hefty increase in the prices of fuel starting Tuesday, May 20. The agency's Oil Industry Management Bureau said that the price of gasoline may increase by P0.95 to P1.40 per liter; diesel by P1.50 to P2 per liter; and kerosene by P1.30 to P1.40 per liter.
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3 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency recently intercepted "kush" or high-grade marijuana worth P357,450 in Clark Freeport. The illegal drugs originated from Woodland Hills, California, USA and arrived at the Port of Clark last May 14, 2025.
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3 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), has launched Central Luzon's first ever 'Konsulta' provider clinic. The facility is the first of its kind in DepEd regional offices nationwide. It will offer primary care services, including medical check-ups or consultations, diagnostic and laboratory tests, and maintenance medicines to teachers, students, faculty, administrative staff, and their family members.
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3 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized a total of P306 million worth of suspected shabu in two separate operations in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. The agency reported that some P102,000 worth of shabu were confiscated during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Kalikid Sur, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on Thursday, May 15. Arrested in the operation were Rey, 59; Gara, female, 39; and Juan 24.
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3 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The Police Regional Office III (PRO-3) said it will continue its election security measures to ensure smooth transition in Central Luzon. Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, PRO-3 director, said the police are now assisting the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the safe return of election equipment and documents.
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3 weeks ago | 
sunstar.com.ph | Jovi de Leon
The BDO Foundation has renovated a birthing station in Nueva Ecija province as part of its efforts aimed to improve the healthcare delivery system in the country. The facility, the San Jose City Health office's "Panganakan ng San Jose" is one of the more than 210 health facilities across the country that house birthing clinics rehabilitated by BDO Foundation to address the needs of pregnant mothers.
