MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) arrested 1,886 individuals in February 2025. Among those apprehended were 429 ...

MANILA – The government’s relentless campaign against all forms of criminality resulted in the arrest of 1,886 individuals in February, the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and ...

The provincial government of Palawan has approved a 50-year extendible mining moratorium with no opposition from Board Members on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, barring new mining applications while ...

A 50-YEAR moratorium on mining has been imposed by the provincial government of Palawan. An ordinance passed by the provincial board and signed by the governor imposed a 50-year moratorium on ...

Instead of being properly disposed of, the oil was reportedly reprocessed to appear fresh and then resold to the public. CIDG Director Police Major General Nicolas Torre III confirmed that the ...

Palawan province, a UNESCO "biosphere reserve" known for its diverse flora and fauna, has become a hotbed for mining as the national government seeks to widen its market share for minerals like ...

National Maritime Council (NMC) Spokesperson Alexander Lopez tagged social media posts claiming that Palawan was once part of China as a disinformation and part of China's "cognitive warfare." A ...

The seized assorted brands of cigarettes do not contain graphic health warnings. (Photo courtesy of CIDG) MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Thursday confiscated PHP15 ...

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) has strongly opposed a local ordinance imposing a 50-year moratorium on new mining operations in Palawan, citing its economic impact and conflict with ...