P8.2M of Uncertified Appliances, Electronics Seized in Tanza, Cavite
TANZA, Cavite — Authorities seized uncertified home appliances and electronic goods worth P8.2 million pesos from a warehouse in Tanza, Cavite province, officials said Saturday. The Department of Trade and Industry’s Task Force Kalasag and the National Bureau of Investigation…
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,…
Cavite Police Arrest Theft Suspect in Carmona on Stolen Motorcycle
A 25-year-old man wanted for theft was arrested while riding a stolen motorcycle in Carmona City, Cavite province, local police reported on Friday. The suspect, identified only by his alias “Kuntil”, was apprehended on July 7 while driving a motorcycle…
P18.7-Million Unliquidated Cash Advance by Kawit Mayor Angelo Aguinaldo: COA Report
KAWIT, Cavite – A Commission on Audit (COA) report has found that the municipality of Kawit, Cavite granted additional cash advances to accountable officers despite existing unliquidated advances, contrary to government regulations. The COA report states that as of December…
PDEA Seizes P3.4M Shabu in Bacoor
BACOOR CITY, Cavite – Philippine authorities seized approximately 500 grams of suspected methamphetamine, locally known as “shabu,” valued at P3.4 million pesos (during a drug operation in Bacoor City, Cavite province, on Tuesday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional…
Philippine Trainee Soldier Dies in Ternate During Swim Lesson
Ternate, Cavite – A trainee soldier died after collapsing during a swimming lesson at a military base in Ternate, Cavite province, south of Manila, authorities said Thursday. Joel Jimena Jr. collapsed at around 11:50 am on Wednesday during training at…
COA Reveals Irregularities in P6.2-M LGU Kawit’s Office Supply Purchases
In a recent audit of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kawit, Cavite, Philippines, the Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered potential irregularities in the procurement and recording of office supplies. The audit, focusing on transactions made in 2020, raises…
COA Audit Reveals Anomalies in LGU Kawit’s P67.8-Million COVID-19 Fund Disbursement
KAWIT, Cavite – A Commission on Audit (COA) report has uncovered significant irregularities in the disbursement of COVID-19 funds by the local government of Kawit, Cavite, raising concerns about compliance with procurement regulations. The audit, which covered the period from…
COA Finds P58.6-Million Anomaly in Kawit, Cavite’s COVID-19 Relief Goods Distribution
In a shocking revelation, the Commission on Audit (COA) has found irregularities in the manner of recording and reporting the purchase and distribution of welfare goods by the Municipality of Kawit, Cavite under the administration of Mayor Angelo Aguinaldo. The…