Tag: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)

LTFRB to Uber, Grab: “Deactivate” drivers delivering illegal drugs

  (Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has directed transport network companies Uber and Grab to “deactivate” their drivers who are found to have delivered illegal drugs. In a statement on Tuesday, the LTFRB said it will also recommend the blacklisting of said Transport Network Vehicle Service driver, to ensure effective monitoring. The LTFRB made the  directive after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency warned the TNCs about the use of some […]

Duterte inspects mega shabu lab in Pampanga

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday inspected the suspected biggest ‘shabu’ laboratory in the country found in Barangay Lacquios, Arayat Pampanga. The “mega” shabu lab was raided by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and Philippine National Police Region 3 last week. It has seven immense hydrogenerators and a chromatograph believed to be used for mass production of shabu. According to authorities, the laboratory is capable of making 200 kilos per cycle. Duterte said […]

PNP’s Bato scores Kerwin Espinosa’s deal records

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa received on Tuesday (September 13) documents illustrating suspected transactions of Eastern Visayas top drug personality Kerwin Espinosa. The records were turned over by Albuera Leyte Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido. The documents include cheques, notebooks, affidavits and list of Espinosa’s dealings. The collected evidence also contain Espinosa’s suspected clients, protectors, and persons who benefited from his payroll. It is estimated that about 200 […]

PDEA: P5.4B worth of narcotics seized in Duterte’s two month reign

(Eagle News)– Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Isidro Lapeña confirmed on Tuesday that the agency and Philippine National Police confiscated P5.44 billion worth of dangerous drugs in just two months of Duterte administration. This figure was significantly higher than the P3.85 billion worth of illegal substances seized in the first six months of 2016. Lapeña said more than a ton of shabu had been barred from the market after the surrender of 673,978 […]

Opening statement of PNP Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa during the Senate Probe on ‘extrajudicial killings

MANILA, Aug. 23 (PIA) – The following is the opening statement of Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa during the Senate Probe on “extrajudicial killings.” “To the Honorable Chair, the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, Senator Leila de Lima, the Vice Chair, and members of the committee, good morning. Salamat po sa pagkakataon na maipahayag ang mga adhikain ng Pambansang Pulisya sa pakikipaglaban sa illegal na droga. Sa pag-upo pa […]

PDEA sees more efficient, faster public service through ICT

QUEZON CITY, April 27 – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) expects more efficient and faster delivery of public service, especially in the enforcement of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, with the installation of new fiber optic cable in the national headquarters and regional offices. The PDEA, the lead agency in the national anti-drug campaign, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Science and […]