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Police Seize P2.1 Million Worth of Marijuana in Dasmariñas, Cavite Raid

Dasmariñas, Cavite – Philippine police seized an estimated PhP2.1 million pesos worth of suspected marijuana in a drug bust operation in Dasmariñas City, Cavite province, authorities said Saturday. A 35-year-old suspect, identified only as “Bob,” was arrested on July 19…

PDEA Seizes P1.9M Worth of Ecstasy in Bacoor, Cavite

Bacoor, Cavite – Government authorities seized nearly P2 million pesos worth of ecstasy tablets in a drug bust operation Thursday evening in Bacoor City, Cavite, officials said Friday. A joint team from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the…

Power Solar Launches 64-MW Solar Plant in Maragondon, Cavite

MARAGONDON, Cavite — Power Solar, a subsidiary of Prime Infrastructure, inaugurated a 64-megawatt solar power plant in Maragondon, Cavite on Thursday, marking a significant step in the Philippines’ transition to renewable energy. The facility, capable of powering approximately 84,000 homes,…

COA Reveals Insufficient Bonding of Kawit Officials, Lax Cash Disbursements

KAWIT, Cavite — A Commission on Audit (COA) report found that 17 accountable officers in the Municipality of Kawit were not sufficiently bonded to cover cash advances granted to them in 2020, potentially putting government funds at risk. The audit,…

Suspect in Tagaytay Hotel Triple Murder Surrenders to Authorities

TAGAYTAY, Cavite – A suspect in the killing of two Australian nationals and one Filipino at a hotel in Tagaytay City, Cavite, has voluntarily surrendered to authorities, local police said on Wednesday. The suspect, identified only as “Ronel”, a 33-year-old…

Major Drug Bust in Bacoor City Nets P340K Worth of Shabu

In a significant blow to the local drug trade, police in Bacoor City, Cavite, seized approximately P340,000 worth of methamphetamine, locally known as “shabu,” in an early morning raid on Sunday. The operation also resulted in the arrest of two…

Cavite City Declares State of Calamity After Fire Displaces Over 900 Families

The City of Cavite, Cavite province declared a state of calamity on Tuesday following a major fire that displaced over 900 families in two barangays, local officials said. The Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council) of Cavite unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-094,…

Over 500 Residents Receive Free Medical Care in Imus

Imus, Cavite – More than 500 residents of Imus, Cavite received free medical services on Wednesday during a health mission in Barangay Bucandala II-A, local officials said. The initiative, led by the Cavite provincial government in collaboration with Imus city…

Fire Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Cavite City

CAVITE CITY – A fire swept through two barangays in Cavite City on Sunday afternoon, destroying an estimated 600 homes and displacing thousands of residents, local officials said. The blaze, which reached a third alarm, started in a house in…

Baby Boy Born Inside Tricycle in Rosario, Cavie

ROSARIO, Cavite — A tricycle driver in Rosario, Cavite, became an unexpected hero Sunday when he helped a pregnant woman give birth in his vehicle. Joy Chavez was in labor when Bryan Tajh Mejia picked her up near Isla Bonita…