Tag: central luzon
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PRO3 Reports Manageable Holy Week Situation in Central Luzon; Urges Public Vigilance
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) reported a generally manageable peace and order situation across Central Luzon during the observance of Holy Week, despite an increase in incidents linked to heightened travel and outdoor activities at the peak of the summer season. Based on monitoring from March 29 to April 5,…
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PRO3 Chief Leads Terminal Inspections, Steps Up Holy Week Security in Central Luzon
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — As the annual Holy Week travel surge begins, Central Luzon’s top police official has intensified security measures across major transport hubs to ensure the safety of thousands of commuters. Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Director, Police Brigadier General Jess B. Mendez, personally conducted inspections at key bus terminals across the region…
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Bishop warns against entitlement in priesthood at Chrism Mass
BULACAN– A Catholic bishop in central Luzon used a key Holy Week liturgy to caution priests against entitlement and a desire for recognition. In a homily during the Chrism Mass on Holy Tuesday at the Malolos Cathedral, Bishop Dennis Villarojo warned that viewing priesthood as a privilege can devolve into entitlement, which in turn creates…
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RDC III endorses P197.64-B budget for 2027
ZAMBALES— The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) has approved a P197.64-billion Tier 2 budget for the Fiscal Year 2027 following consultations with the 32 regional government line agencies and 12 state universities and colleges in the region. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who is also chairman of RDC III, said the budgeted programs…
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Php6.6-M Worth of Illegal, Expired Food Products Seized in Central Luzon Ops; Two Arrested
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Authorities seized approximately Php6.6 million worth of illegal and expired food products in two separate operations in Central Luzon, resulting in the arrest of two individuals in Bulacan and Tarlac, police reported. The operations were carried out through coordinated efforts of law enforcement units under the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3)…
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JBLMGH PINAIGTING ANG SERBISYONG NAKAPAGLILIGTAS-BUHAY, DALAWANG BAGONG PASILIDAD BINUKSAN
LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO—Mas pinaigting pa ng Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) ang kanilang serbisyo. Ang kanilang mga surgical instrument ay dumaraan na ngayon sa mas advanced na sterilization system habang tinitiyak din ang tuloy-tuloy na suplay ng medical-grade oxygen. Naipatupad ng JBLMGH ang mga makabagong pasilidad na ito sa pamamagitan ng paggamit…
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PRO3 Seizes Php1.68-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Bataan Operation
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Police authorities in Central Luzon arrested a 58-year-old woman and seized more than Php1.6 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a buy-bust operation in Orion, Bataan on March 21, 2026. The operation was carried out in Sitio Araro, Barangay San Vicente by operatives from the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the…
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PRO3 Records 14.95% Drop in Focus Crimes Under RD Mendez
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has recorded a 14.95 percent decline in focus crimes across Central Luzon, reflecting intensified police operations and strengthened peace and order initiatives in the region. Data from PRO3 showed that focus crime incidents decreased from 214 cases recorded between February 1–23, 2026 to 182 cases…
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PRO3 Deploys 2,000 Police Personnel Across Central Luzon for LIGTAS SUMVAC 2026
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) will deploy around 2,000 police personnel across Central Luzon as part of its security preparations for “LIGTAS SUMVAC 2026,” aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly, and secure summer vacation season. The deployment is in line with the focused agenda of the Philippine National Police which prioritizes enhanced…
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MGA KABABAIHAN NG PANGASINAN, NANAWAGAN LABAN SA CLIMATE INJUSTICE AT ENVIROMENTAL DESTRUCTION
PANGASINAN — Nagpahayag ng paninindigan ang Pangasinan People’s Strike for the Environment (PPSE) para sa laban kontra climate injustice at pagkasira ng kalikasan kasabay ng paggunita sa International Working Women’s Day noong Marso 8. Sa inilabas na pahayag ng grupo, kinilala nila ang mahalagang papel ng mga kababaihan—kabilang ang mga magsasaka, manggagawa, katutubong kababaihan, at…
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KOLUM | PUNTO: ISYU PO KASI ‘YAN AT HINDI DAPAT ITAGO
Ang Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) ang pangunahing ahensiya ng pamahalaan na nangangasiwa sa Subic Bay Freeport Zone—isang mahalagang sentro ng kalakalan, turismo, at pamumuhunan sa bansa. Mula nang ito’y maging dating base militar ng mga Amerikano hanggang sa maging freeport zone, nakasalalay sa pamunuan nito ang pagpapanatili ng kaayusan, seguridad, at patuloy na pag-unlad…
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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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