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The Police Regional Office-7 denied reports from a local newspaper that reported that Cebu is the top hotspot in drug-related killings, based on a monitoring conducted by “Dahas Project” from January 1 to October 15, 2024.

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) has granted Mandaue City ?9.5 million in financial support to renovate its facilities and integrate community-based mental health and drug rehabilitation programs in the city.

The Police Regional Office-7 conducted a 72-hour anti-criminality operation seizing 2,149.32 grams of illegal drugs valued at around ?14.6 million in a series of buy-bust operations with 18 drug personalities apprehended.

Although he agrees that waiving tax penalties will boost the city’s revenues, Councilor Noel Wenceslao yesterday expressed skepticism over Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia’s Executive Order (EO) that grants a holiday for taxpayers.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday declared the onset of northeast monsoon or Amihan, adding that the public can expect cooler temperatures, dry air across the country, with periodic surges expected in the coming months.