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Year: 2024

Senator Bong Revilla Calls for Accountability in Oil Spill

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. has demanded accountability from the owner of the tanker MT Terra Nova, which was involved in an oil spill that affected several coastal towns in Cavite province. The oil spill, which originated…

Tanza Residents Receive Rice Aid After Storm and Oil Spill

Thousands of residents in Tanza, Cavite have received rice aid from the local government, following the recent storm and oil spill that affected the area. The relief effort, led by Vice Mayor SM Matro, targeted eight barangays in the town,…

Cong. Jolo Revilla Takes Action on Mounting Rubbish Problem in Noveleta

A massive pile of rubbish in the town of Noveleta has prompted swift action from Cavite First District Representative Jolo Revilla. During a visit to the town’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), Revilla was shocked by the sheer volume of waste…

Tanza to Get Public Hospital Next Year

Residents of Tanza, Cavite are set to benefit from a new public hospital, which is expected to be operational by next year. The announcement was made by Vice Mayor SM Matro, who revealed that the long-standing request for a public…

PNP Arrests Drug Dealer in Toclong, Kawit

KAWIT, Cavite – Police arrested a suspected drug dealer last week in Kawit, Cavite province, as part of an ongoing anti-drug campaign. The suspect, identified only as “Mark,” was apprehended around 2:45 p.m. in Barangay Toclong during a buy-bust operation,…

Oil Spill Aid from DOLE for Cavite Fishermen

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing to support fishermen in communities affected by an oil spill off the coast of Bataan province, through its emergency employment programme. The MT Terra Nova oil tanker sank near Limay, Bataan,…

Man Shot Dead in Dasmariñas Over Past Dispute

A man has been killed in his home in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, in what police believe was linked to a previous conflict. Prudencio Macaspac Jr was shot at his residence in Barangay Salawag on Sunday. He was rushed to hospital…

Two Arrested in Tanza Drug Bust

Two men have been arrested in Tanza, Cavite province, following a police operation that seized illegal drugs worth ₱123,000. The suspects, identified only as ‘Jose’ and ‘Eduardo’, were caught in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion 2 on Sunday. Police…

2 Minors Arrested in Bacoor Drug Bust; P1M in Shabu Seized

BACOOR, Cavite — Two minors were arrested in Bacoor City, Cavite province, after police seized 1 million pesos worth of illegal drugs during an operation in Barangay Panapaan. The Cavite Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a sting operation, apprehending the…

Rosario Coastal Waters Show No Signs of Oil Contamination: Report

ROSARIO, Cavite – Local authorities conducted an inspection of coastal waters in Rosario, Cavite on Monday, finding no evidence of oil contamination following recent oil spill concerns. Members of the Municipal Disaster Risk and Reduction Office (MDRRMO), Bantay-Dagat (Sea Patrol),…