Tag: central luzon
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PRO3 Leadership Transition Highlights Continuity, Reform Agenda in Central Luzon
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — A leadership transition at Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) on February 24 signaled not just a change in command, but a renewed emphasis on operational discipline, accountability, and sustained anti-criminality efforts across Central Luzon. Police Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez formally assumed post as Regional Director of PRO3 in a turnover…
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Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee and Joint Anti-Bank Robbery and Cybercrime Coordinating Committee convenes to Bolster Whole-of-Government Enforcement
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Authorities in Central Luzon intensified their coordinated crackdown on public safety threats as the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) 3 and the Joint Anti-Bank Robbery and Cybercrime Coordinating Committee (JABRACCC) 3 convened for a joint meeting on February 23, 2026, reaffirming their whole-of-government approach to law enforcement. Held at the…
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Friendship, Flavor, and Fun: Yootopea Restaurant Opens New Branch in Subic Freeport
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Yootopea Restaurant proudly announces the grand opening of its newest branch in Subic Freeport, marking another milestone in its expanding presence across Central Luzon. Founded in 2019, Yootopea began as a humble food concept centered on mango slushies and takoyaki. Over the years, it has grown into a vibrant Asian dining…
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DENR Joins FMB Tree-Hugging Campaign to Nurture Central Luzon Forests
PAMPANGA— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon joined the Forest Management Bureau’s (FMB) week-long tree-hugging campaign as part of efforts to raise public awareness on forest protection and environmental preservation. Led by Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo, along with Assistant Regional Directors for Management Services Gerundio Fernandez and Technical Services…
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NAPOLCOM invites Central Luzon residents to apply for PNP exams
PAMPANGA — The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Central Luzon is inviting qualified residents of the region to apply for the Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance, promotional, and police executive service eligibility written examinations set on April 19. NAPOLCOM said online registration through its online scheduling system will open from February 16 to 20, 2026, via…
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Solar energy is strengthening the PH power grid
Electricity is something most of us take for granted up until it goes out. For households, businesses, and industries, power interruptions are more than just an inconvenience; they can spoil goods, halt production, and disrupt social services. In Central Luzon, particularly in Zambales province, this reality has hit especially hard during extreme weather events. The…
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Local communities monitor PRDP Scale-Up farm-to-market road projects
BALER, Aurora — Communities from two neighboring towns in Aurora are working together to monitor a road subproject that will improve access to farms and nearby communities. Local officials and farmers from Barangay Salay in Dipaculao and Barangay Kadayakan in Maria Aurora joined the Citizens Monitoring Tool (CMT) Training for the 3.75-kilometer Salay–Kadayakan Farm-to-Market Road…
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NCSC strengthens delivery of senior citizen services in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA — The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is strengthening the delivery of programs and services for older persons in Central Luzon through closer coordination with local governments and expanded access to welfare benefits for senior citizens. These efforts were reinforced by the recent usufruct agreement between the agency and the Provincial Government of…
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Seven Robbery Suspects Nabbed, Stolen Vaults Recovered in Inter-Regional Police Operation
PAMPANGA — A coordinated and intelligence-driven police operation led to the arrest of seven robbery suspects and the recovery of stolen vaults and other evidence following a series of break-in incidents targeting commercial establishments in Central Luzon and Quezon City, police authorities reported. The latest incident occurred in the early hours of January 12, 2026,…
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PRO3 Nabs Several Top Most Wanted Persons in Sustained Holiday Manhunt Operations
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) recorded significant gains in its intensified manhunt campaign with the arrest of several Top Most Wanted Persons in separate police operations across Central Luzon on January 1, 2026, even as the region ushered in the New Year. PRO3 units apprehended two (2) Regional Most Wanted Persons in…
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PRO3 Records Zero Fatalities, No Stray Bullet Victims During New Year 2026 Celebrations
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) reported zero fatalities and no stray bullet victims during the New Year 2026 celebrations, following intensified security operations and strict enforcement of public safety measures across Central Luzon. As of press time, PRO3 documented a total of 113 holiday-related incidents, including 29 firecracker-related cases. While 31 individuals…
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PRO3 Destroys Thousands of Illegal Firecrackers Ahead of New Year Celebrations
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) destroyed thousands of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices confiscated across Central Luzon as part of its intensified public safety measures ahead of the New Year festivities. The ceremonial destruction was carried out on Monday, December 29, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), which facilitated…
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Central Luzon Crime Rate Drops by 210 Cases in November 2025 — PRO3
Pampanga — Crime incidence across Central Luzon declined significantly in November 2025, with 210 fewer cases recorded compared to the previous month, underscoring the sustained impact of intensified law-enforcement operations and proactive policing by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3). Based on comparative crime statistics, total crime incidence dropped from 3,576 cases in October to…
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Six Regional Most Wanted Persons Arrested in Central Luzon Anti-Crime Operations
Pampanga — Six individuals listed among the Top Regional Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) were captured in a series of police operations across Central Luzon from December 1 to 4, 2025, as Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) intensified its warrant enforcement efforts. On December 4 in San Simon, Pampanga, authorities arrested a 32-year-old fugitive ranked No.…
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1st large-scale waste-to-energy plant to rise in New Clark City
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), together with a Filipino-Indian consortium, is moving forward with the establishment of the first large-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in the country—a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that will transform waste into clean energy, power thousands of households, and generate jobs for Filipinos across the Central Luzon region. On 19 November,…
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