The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday received a rapid response boat and 30 motorcycles to boost patrol and anti-illicit tobacco operations at the PNP Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. PNP chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the donation serves as a morale booster as the PNP intensifies its crackdown on illicit cigarettes, citing health risks, corruption concerns, and billions of pesos in lost government taxes. He stressed that the fight against illegal trade is a share

PNP-PAMPANGA DESTROYS BANNED FIRECRACKERS, ENSURING A SAFER HOLIDAY SEASON City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Pampanga Police Provincial Office took decisive action against the dangers posed by illegal firecrackers by destroying hundreds of prohibited items confiscated during the holiday season. The ceremonial destruction, held on December 27, 2024—just days before New Year’s Eve—aimed to prevent injuries and accidents caused by these hazardous materials, ensuring a safer celebration for the c