Tag: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

Solon wants hazing declared as heinous crime in certain circumstances

(Eagle News)–A congressman has filed a resolution seeking to declare hazing as a heinous crime in certain circumstances. Under House Bill No. 4922, Rep. Rufus Rodriguez wants  hazing to be considered a heinous crime if “death, rape, sodomy or mutilation” result from it. Rodriguez noted these deaths were  “grievous, odious and hateful offenses and which, by reason  of their inherent or manifest wickedness, viciousness, atrocity, and perversity, are repugnant and outrageous to the common standards […]

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Albayalde: Recycling of illegal drugs not rampant

(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde does not believe  the recycling of illegal drugs in the country is rampant. In an interview over CNN Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Albayalde noted that Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Chief Aaron Aquino, who said such a practice was rampant among law enforcers, was only referring to one incident of illegal drugs recycling. “If you’re talking about one incident, that’s not rampant,” Albayalde said. He said the PNP […]

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Palace: PDEA needs to secure clearance from Duterte before releasing names of “celebrities” in drugs watchlist

(Eagle News)—-The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency will have to secure clearance from President Rodrigo Duterte before it can release the list of “celebrities” allegedly linked to illegal drugs. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement, after PDEA revealed at least 31 “celebrities” were included in the agency’s drugs watch list. PDEA director-general Aaron Aquino had said two “celebrities” figured in the phone of alleged party drugs dealer Steven Pasion, who was killed during a buy-bust […]

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PDEA probing two celebrities with alleged drug links

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Tuesday, March 12, said it was investigating two celebrities whose names were seen in the phone of a big-time party drugs dealer who was killed in a buy-bust operation on Monday night. PDEA refused to identify the celebrities whose names figured in the phone of Steven Pasion, saying a case build-up was still ongoing. The authorities said they were also looking at the possibility the names were mere […]

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PDEA probing two celebrities with alleged drug links

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Tuesday, March 12, said it was investigating two celebrities whose names were seen in the phone of a big-time party drugs dealer who was killed in a buy-bust operation on Monday night. PDEA refused to identify the celebrities whose names figured in the phone of Steven Pasion, saying a case build-up was still ongoing. The authorities said they were also looking at the possibility the names were mere […]

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PDEA: Over 60 politicians in gov’t narco-list gunning for reelection in May

(Eagle News) — Over 60 politicians who figure in the government’s narco-list are gunning for reelection in the May elections, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino said. According to Aquino, 64, in particular, filed their certificates of candidacy for the upcoming polls. He said there were 82 names in the narco-list. Aquino said, however, that there may be more than the 82 engaged in illegal drug activities. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said […]

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P3.5 million worth of shabu seized in buy-bust operation in QC

Four people arrested (Eagle News) — Authorities seized around  P3.5 million worth of illegal drugs in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City on Thursday, Feb. 7. The National Capital Region Police Office said the police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives also arrested Ruby Balani, Mary Jane Duran, Joshua Salazar, and Mineya Amorine in their joint operation in an apartelle on Araneta Ave. in Cubao. Confiscated from the suspects were 500 grams of shabu with a street value […]

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House joint panel clears Lapeña of any liability in smuggling of shabu found in magnetic lifters

(Eagle News) — A joint committee that looked into the shipment of shabu found in magnetic lifters last year  has cleared former Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña of any liability. The committees on dangerous drugs and good government, and public accountability instead recommended the filing of charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 against Jimmy Guban, former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency deputy director general for administration Ismael Fajardo Jr. and former Senior […]

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PDEA, BOC create joint task force to prevent entry of illegal drugs into PHL

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Customs have  agreed to create a joint special task force against the entry of illegal drugs. The partnership was formalized in a memorandum of agreement signed between PDEA chief Aaron Aquino and Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero on Thursday, Jan. 31. According to Aquino, under the agreement, PDEA operatives would be allowed to conduct random inspections on the entry of controlled precursors and essential […]

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PDEA files raps vs parents of minors rescued in Navotas

(Eagle News)—The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has filed charges against the parents of the minors who were rescued during anti-illegal drug operations in Navotas. Charges for violation of Section 10 of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act as well as violation of Article 59 of the Presidential Decree No. 603 or the Child and Youth Welfare Code were  filed against Joland Fernandez Sta. Maria, Geralyn Gulles Patalita, […]

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PDEA to file charges vs parents of minors rescued in Navotas drug raid

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is slated to file charges against the parents of the minors who were rescued in a drug operation in Navotas last week. In a statement, PDEA director general Aaron Aquino said the parents of the minors–aged 4 years old to 15 years old—should be held liable for  violation of Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. Aquino said, after all, […]

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President Duterte to meet 12 minors “rescued” by PDEA

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to meet the 12 minors who were being used as drug couriers and were “rescued” by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Navotas. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino made the revelation in a radio interview on Friday, Jan. 18. According to Aquino, the meeting could take place next week. “Hindi niya akalain na yung mga ganung edad ay ginagamit na as couriers,” Aquino said, noting that Duterte […]

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