Five Fishermen Arrested for Alleged Blast Fishing in Occidental Mindoro
Five fishermen were apprehended for alleged blast fishing in the municipal waters of Looc, Occidental Mindoro. Authorities are intensifying crackdowns on such illegal activities, citing environmental damage and threats to sustainable fisheries.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Supangan Appointed New Philippine Coast Guard Commandant
Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan has been appointed as the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), succeeding Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan who is set to retire. The appointment was announced by Malacañang.
- 4 DI Extremists Killed in Maguindanao Norte Clash with Government Troops
Four suspected members of the Dawlah Islamiya (DI) extremist group, including a sub-leader, were killed in Maguindanao Norte, Philippines, after resisting arrest during a law enforcement operation. The deceased were identified as Yusa Ganoy and his three escorts.
- Napolcom Revises PNP Exam Questions to Weed Out Diploma Mill Graduates
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has revised questions for the nationwide Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance and promotional examinations to screen out graduates from diploma mills, aiming to improve the quality of police recruits. A total of 41,566 individuals took the tests.
- Army Recovers Weapons After Clash With NPA in Northern Samar
Government troops recovered a squad automatic rifle, an improvised explosive device (IED), and ammunition following a brief armed encounter with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) remnants in Northern Samar. Security forces are maintaining heightened alert.