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More than 10,000 families in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are still in evacuation centers following the intensified southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Maymay, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Police in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines arrested 1,208 suspected drug traffickers and confiscated over P29.5 million worth of illegal drugs, including shabu and marijuana, during July.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Calabarzon region is validating over 27,000 families for potential inclusion in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Malacañang has rejected the request for a service extension for the retiring Calabarzon police chief, Chief Superintendent Marantan. This decision means the top cop will not continue in his position beyond his scheduled retirement.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is considering a request to extend the tenure of a retiring Calabarzon top cop for another year, citing the need for continuity in critical high-impact operations.
The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) reports significant progress in its peace campaign, declaring the Calabarzon region a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) area following a decline in communist insurgency.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development announced that over 200,000 public utility vehicle drivers in Calabarzon have received government cash assistance to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its "Bata Balik Eskwela" campaign to encourage school enrollment among child beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the Calabarzon region.
At least nine areas within the Calabarzon region, including parts of Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, and Laguna, are forecast to experience dangerous heat index levels on Friday.
Despite the approaching rainy season, several areas in Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal provinces in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels.
LUCENA CITY — Dangerous heat indices are forecast in seven areas in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Lagina, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) region on Sunday, with residents advised to take precautionary measures.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has launched a multi-billion dollar plan to combat organized crime and gangs across the country. This initiative comes amidst rising security pressures and ahead of upcoming elections, as Lula seeks to counter a tough-on-crime narrative.
Scientists are warning of the impending return of El Niño, which is expected to push global ocean temperatures to record highs and potentially make 2027 the warmest year on record. Authorities are preparing for its effects, including readying relief goods in vulnerable regions.
Four areas in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday and Thursday, prompting warnings for residents.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed cash assistance to 4,000 tricycle drivers across the Calabarzon region. This aid aims to support drivers in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.
Today's headlines include updates on 'Safer Cities' initiatives, the situation in Scarborough Shoal, and general news related to Iran.
Police in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines arrested 1,225 violators on the first day of the government's 'Safer Cities' initiative, a new law enforcement operation.
(Trigger warning: Mentions of violence and suicide) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned parents to keep children away from online games that “encourage violence.” The caution comes after seven teens in Calabarzon were turned over to social workers after engaging in online discussions involving a mass shooting. “We have to work together
Police in Rizal believe a series of convenience store robberies is connected to a group responsible for at least 17 other robbery and theft incidents in Calabarzon and the National Capital Region.
Persistent southwest monsoon rains continue to affect various regions in the Philippines, displacing thousands of families and causing localized flooding. While some areas experienced less severe flooding, evacuation centers remain active, and efforts are underway to clear waterways.
A wanted murder suspect was killed in Laguna after an alleged shootout with police, while two of Calabarzon region's most wanted fugitives were also apprehended.
Police arrested three suspected drug pushers in separate buy-bust operations across Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna provinces, seizing over P499,000 worth of suspected shabu and two unlicensed firearms.
An initiative in the Philippines has completed its first regional rollout of competency-based clinical skills training for health care providers in Calabarzon, aiming to expand access to voluntary long-acting family planning services.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Calabarzon has provided cash assistance to 104 beneficiaries of the Tara Basa! Tutoring Program in Cavinti, Laguna.
Tens of thousands of seedlings were planted across the Zamboanga Peninsula and Calabarzon regions of the Philippines in observance of Arbor Day. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) organized numerous tree-planting sites for the event.
The Calabarzon region in the Philippines was formally declared free from communist insurgent influence during an Independence Day ceremony.
The DSWD announced that 206,633 public utility vehicle drivers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines have received P5,000 each in government fuel assistance.
The Philippines concluded rescue efforts for 16 people missing after a building collapse in Angeles City, with authorities investigating contractor liability. Meanwhile, rescuers in Laos are racing to reach seven villagers who have been stranded in a flooded cave for almost a week.
Cavite City in the Philippines recorded a heat index of 48°C on Thursday, marking the highest in the Calabarzon region, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
The Philippine Senate is preparing to convene as an impeach court on Monday, with senators instructed to wear robes for the proceedings. This development comes amidst related legal discussions and disputes involving Senate figures.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Calabarzon region announced that all its offices will shift to a four-day workweek starting May 11. This change was communicated through a public advisory.
The Commission on Audit (COA) has reported that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor is the highest-paid government executive, with the DOST Secretary also noted as the highest-paid Cabinet member for 2025.
Senator Mark A. Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2049, known as the Building Eco-Friendly and Resilient Development (BERDE) Act, to promote and preserve urban green spaces in the Philippines amidst rapid development.
Over 91,000 tricycle drivers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines have received P5,000 each in financial assistance from the national government. This aid aims to help drivers cope with rising fuel prices.
Philippine Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that gambling tycoon Atong Ang was seen in Calabarzon two weeks ago, traveling in a small group of three people.
A police official in Batangas, Philippines, was relieved from his post following accusations of abuse by a policewoman. The relief came through special orders from the Police Regional Official Calabarzon.
MANILA, Philippines — Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Police Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan has been appointed the new director of the Police Regional Office Calabarzon (PRO 4A) effective on Monday. The appointment came through the Philippine National Police Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (PNP DPRM) General Orders No. NHQ-GO-DES-2026-1126 dated March 9. READ: 8 ranking
LUCENA CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the start of the two-month closed season for “tawilis” (Sardinella tawilis) fishing in Taal Lake, Batangas, running from March 1 to April 30. In an advisory posted on Thursday, DENR Calabarzon reminded the public that catching, selling, trading, transporting or engaging in any transaction
Police in Calabarzon, Philippines, arrested three suspected gun runners in separate buy-bust operations conducted in Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite provinces.
Calabarzon's most wanted fugitive was apprehended in Calamba, Laguna, ending nearly a year of evasion from law enforcement.
Tropical Storm Inday, combined with the southwest monsoon, has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, particularly in Calabarzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Thousands of families have been affected, leading to class suspensions and evacuations.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has enrolled 2,917 indigent families in the Calabarzon region as new beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has asked the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to extend the active service of Calabarzon police chief Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan for an additional year.
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has declared the Southern Tagalog region (Calabarzon) under 'Stable Internal Peace and Security,' citing a rejection of communist ideals.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region IV-A has distributed P1.096 billion in cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers across Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon). This initiative aims to provide financial support to drivers in the region.
Typhoon Domeng exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after maintaining strength near Batanes, but the enhanced southwest monsoon continues to bring significant rainfall across the country. PAGASA reported Domeng's weakening but warned of persistent rains, while disaster units remained on alert.
A dangerous heat wave is affecting multiple regions, with Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, experiencing record-high heat indexes reaching up to 48°C in some areas. Europe is also bracing for summer-like temperatures, with forecasts predicting highs of up to 34°C in parts of Germany and Austria.
PAGASA has warned that many areas across the Philippines, including Metro Manila and Calabarzon, are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels. This forecast persists even with predictions of easterlies and thunderstorms bringing some rain.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region IV-A began distributing cash relief assistance to jeepney drivers across the Calabarzon region of the Philippines. This initiative started on Wednesday, May 13.
DILG Secretary Remulla has indicated his interest in returning to Cavite for the 2028 elections, while also alleging that Atong Ang is actively evading arrest by moving across the Calabarzon region.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the 'Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program' for 3,855 struggling readers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, with college students conducting tutorial sessions.
Over 2,200 tricycle drivers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines have received government cash assistance as part of a distribution program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
The alleged leader of a group believed to be behind a series of convenience store hold-ups in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines has surrendered to authorities.
The number of violations under the 'Safer Cities' campaign in Calabarzon, Philippines, has dropped by half in a week, with minors violating curfew hours and public drinking/smoking being the most common infractions.
The Philippine National Police prevented an alleged school attack plan by seven teenagers in the Calabarzon region and urged parents to caution children against online games that promote violence.
PRESS RELEASE: Women artists from all over Calabarzon share their perspectives, experiences, and visions through vibrant artworks, proving that women’s voices and creativity deserve center stage