Tag: Bulacan
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Police Raid Illegal Firecracker Factory in Bocaue, Bulacan
Police Raid Dismantles Illegal Firecracker Workshop in Bulacan In a rapid police operation that underscores ongoing efforts to curb the illegal firecracker trade, authorities raided an unlicensed firecracker production facility in Sitio Bihunan, Barangay Biñang 1st, Bocaue, Bulacan, on Monday, Oct. 27. The raid led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man identified by authorities…
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Police Nab Illegal Firecracker Factory in Bocaue, 22-Year-Old Arrested
Police Raid Illegal Firecracker Facility in Bocaue Authorities in Bulacan conducted a targeted raid on an illegal firecracker production facility located in Sitio Bihunan, Barangay Biñang 1st, Bocaue, on Monday, October 27. The operation culminated in the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect identified only as “Jon-jon,” a resident of Bocaue, who was caught producing baby…
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Police Crack Down on Illegal Firecracker Factory in Bocaue, Bulacan
Police Raid Illegal Firecracker Factory in Bocaue, Bulacan Authorities in Bulacan conducted a raid on an illegal firecracker production site in Sitio Bihunan, Barangay Biñang 1st, Bocaue, on Monday, October 27. The operation led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man, identified as “Jon-jon,” who was caught manufacturing baby rockets without a permit from the…
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Bulacan Braces for Earthquake Readiness: Building Inspections and School Modifications in Oct. 16-17
Urgent Preparations Amid Increasing Earthquake Activity The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency session to reinforce the province’s preparedness and disaster response framework in light of recent earthquakes. A key outcome was the emphasis on proactive structural checks and coordinated evacuation procedures across cities and municipalities. Building Inspections…
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Bulacan Disaster Prep Boost as Classes Suspended Oct 16-17
Bulacan strengthens disaster readiness amid earthquake concerns In response to a series of recent earthquakes, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency meeting focused on reinforcing the province’s preparedness and disaster response systems. Key among the measures discussed were enhanced local action plans, systematic building inspections, and improved…
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Bulacan Boosts Earthquake Readiness Amid Oct. 16-17 Class Suspension and Building Inspections
Bulacan ramps up earthquake preparedness as classes suspended The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency meeting to reinforce the province’s disaster response systems and readiness. In tandem with the Provincial Government, the council focused on strengthening evacuation procedures, improving coordination among local governments, and ensuring the structural safety…
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Uncovering Ghost Flood Control Projects: DPWH Faces Scrutiny Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Projects Emerge Across the Philippines In a startling update that has sent ripples through the country’s infrastructure sector, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 flood control projects are suspected to be non-existent or fraudulently executed. The revelation came during a press conference on Thursday, October…
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Ghost Flood Control Projects Uncovered Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Control Projects Surface Nationwide In a sweeping disclosure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been uncovered nationwide. The revelations came during a press briefing by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9, following the validation of approximately 8,000 DPWH…
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DOJ Third Visit by Ex-Engineers on Flood Control Case
DOJ Third Visit by Ex-Engineers in Flood-Control Case Two former Bulacan officials arrived at the Department of Justice on Thursday for the third time as prosecutors continue the case-building process surrounding alleged anomalies in flood-control projects. Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza, formerly the first district’s assistant engineers, are currently under provisional acceptance into the Witness…
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COA Releases Fraud Audit Reports on Bulacan Flood Projects
Introduction to the COA Fraud Audit Reports On September 26, 2025, the Commission on Audit (COA) submitted four significant fraud audit reports regarding flood control projects in Bulacan to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). These reports surfaced alarming irregularities involving personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and various private contractors.…