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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 24 August 2026) Typhoon Saudel (2618) Location: 1,660 KM East Northeast of extreme Northern Luzon (23.3°N, 137.7°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 175 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 215 KM/H Movement: West Northwestward at 30 KM/H Tropical Depression Location: 1,330 KM East of Southeastern Luzon (14.1°N, 136.6°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 70 KM/H Movement: North Northeastward at 10 KM/H Tropical Depression Gaenari (2620) (formerly "Neneng") Location: 520 KM North of Itbayat, Batanes (24.9°N, 119.4°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: Up to 70 KM/H Movement: West Southwestward at 15 KM/H Localized Thunderstorms affecting Mindanao.


Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Agusan Sur cops achieve another success in anti-drug operation


PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur -- The personnel from Esperanza Municipal Police Station (MPS) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) - Agusan del Sur conducted a buy-bust operation on February 17, 2024 (Saturday) at about 3:15 AM at P-1, Barangay Crossing Luna, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, which resulted in the apprehension of a suspect and the seizure of illicit substances.

The said operation had led to the confiscation of the following items:

a. Four pieces of transparent heat-sealed plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu with a total value of P8,160;

b. One piece  of orange lighter; 

c. One piece five hundred-peso (P500) bill as buy-bust money with serial no.MH349159; and 

d. Two pieces of aluminum foil. 

Police Colonel Jovito Canlapan, provincial director of Agusan Del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) said that the arrested suspects and confiscated items are now under the custody of Esperanza MPS for proper disposition. 

The law enforcement agency is committed to ensuring that all necessary procedures and legal steps are followed to maintain the integrity of the case.

"I am sending a clear message that drug-related activities will not be tolerated in our province, and we will continue to stand firm in our pursuit of justice," Canlapan said.

This is in line with the process excellence perspective of the Philippine National Police (PNP) P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 under the objective of improving the crime prevention and solution efficiency of the PPO. (ADSPPO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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