(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 30 June 2024) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Easterlies affecting the rest of the country. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from Southeast to East will prevail with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).


Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Dangerous drugs worth P34-M razed

BUTUAN CITY (PIA) – Claiming its collective victory against illegal drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) offices in Region 11,12, and 13 incinerated the confiscated dangerous drugs and paraphernalia on June 14 at Orgon Wood Industries, Inc., Bingkilan Brgy. San Vicente, Butuan City.

Attended by PBGEN Alan M. Nazarro, Police Regional Office 13 regional director, represented by Deputy Regional Director for Administration PCOL Michael F. Lebanan, P34,333,157.51 market value of illegal drugs were disposed of through thermal decomposition.

Witnessed by various government sectors and significant dignitaries particularly Naravy D. Duquiatan, regional director of PDEA Region 11, Aileen Lovitos, regional director of PDEA Region 12, Charlemagne Tang, representative of PDEA Region 12, a total of 4,209.0119 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride, known as shabu worth P28,621,280.58, and 47,598.9744 grams of Marijuana worth P5,711,876.93 were set alight.

Accompanied by Emmanuel N. Libres, punong barangay of Barangay San Vicente, Butuan City; Prosecutor Leilanie C. Empeso, deputy city prosecutor of Butuan City Prosecutors’ Office; Atty. Ingrid Trixia E. Rullon-Nastor, regional public attorney of Public Attorney’s Office Caraga Region; Reverend Father Ruel A. Delector, president of Mt. Mayapay Eagles Club, Caraga region; two representatives from the civil society organizations; Ronald Torregosa, media representative of Radyo Serbato Philippines; and Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Forensic Units from Regions XI and XIII.

"Illegal drugs are penetrating through the routes of Region 11, then moving to Region 12, and Region 13, and vice versa indicating a complex and pervasive network facilitating the illegal drug trade across these regions," said Dir. Duquiatin of PDEA Region 11.

"Illicit drug trade has inflicted immense suffering and devastation, tearing apart families, destroying lives, and undermining the social fabric of the nation. This crisis calls for urgent and coordinated efforts to combat the spread and impact of illegal drugs," she added.

For PCOL Michael F. Lebanan, the event demonstrated a collective resolve to suppress the drug menace in Caraga region stating,  “Through the joint efforts of law enforcement agencies, judicial branch of the government, and stakeholders in cooperation with the five pillars of the Philippine criminal justice system, we can keep our substantial gains in the campaign against illegal drugs.”

PDEA Caraga Dir. Charlene R Magdurulang also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event, highlighting the importance of working together to ensure that these harmful substances are permanently removed from our streets. (RVL, PDEA-13/PIA-Caraga)

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