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PDEA, NBI arrest Coast Guard personnel in drug buy-bust

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

AN ACTIVE member of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is now behind bars after he was caught in a joint buy-bust operation around 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, in  Doña Marcedes Subdivision, Barangay Sasa, Buhangin District.

The suspect, identified as alias Edgardo, 33, was arrested in a coordinated operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI, the National Bureau of Investigation XI, and the PCG itself.

Undercover operatives successfully transacted with the suspect, catching him in the act of selling illegal drugs. Authorities recovered five sachets of suspected shabu, weighing approximately 12 grams with an estimated street value of ₱81,600.

PDEA XI spokesperson Noli Nephi Dimaandal confirmed that the bust was the result of weeks of surveillance and verified intelligence reports regarding the suspect’s alleged involvement in the local drug trade.

‘No one is above the law’

The arrest of an active uniformed member underscored the government’s “no-nonsense” approach to the drug campaign, according to the PDEA.

“Anti-drug operations will continue relentlessly, regardless of the suspect’s status, rank, or affiliation,” the PDEA XI statement said.

The suspect is currently in custody and faces multiple charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002). 

Meanwhile, TIMES is still waiting for the statement of the PCG regarding the personnel’s active status.

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NBI XI arrests two in illegal butane refilling operation

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) has dismantled an illegal backyard operation involved in the unauthorized refilling and trademark infringement of butane and LPG products at Old Airport, Sasa, on Nov. 4. 

The operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals, identified in the report as alias Jeson and alias Ronel.

The NBI-Semro, in coordination with NBI-Davao City, served an entrapment operation based on a complaint filed by Ronnel regarding the illegal refilling of Trippler Butane Canisters.

The report indicates that the suspects were allegedly involved in the unauthorized production and refilling of the butane canisters, along with other LPG-related materials.

The operation yielded a substantial volume of illegally produced and refilled products, along with equipment used in the operation, including Trippler Butane Canisters: 510 pieces, assorted butane canisters: 93 pieces, LPG Products (RCG, R-Cal, Petron Gasul), with multiple units weighing 50kg and 11kg.

Also recovered were precision scales, electronic pricing/weighing scales, and two Powerkalan Prycegas units, and 10 pieces of assorted fake Trippler Butane caps.

The arrested individuals are now facing criminal charges for multiple alleged violations, including violation of Section 155 of R.A. 8293 (Trademark Infringement) for the illegal use of the Trippler Butane brand; Section 168 of R.A. 8293 (Intellectual Property Code) related to unauthorized refilling and production; violation of Sec 40, Par C of R.A. 9513 (The New Law on LPG). 

Photo courtesy of PTV Davao

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NBI XI investigates two Immigration personnel over alleged human trafficking

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) XI is investigating two immigration officers assigned to the Davao International Airport in connection with an alleged human trafficking attempt that occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

NBI XI director Arcelito Albao told reporters during a press briefing that the Bureau of Immigration is fully cooperating with the investigation. 

“Based on our coordination yesterday, the Bureau of Immigration was very cooperative. They were the ones who encouraged the two immigration officers to voluntarily submit for investigation, and the two officers went to our office,” Albao said.

According to Albao, one of the officers, a male, has been assigned to Davao for a long time, while the other, a female from North Cotabato, has been assigned there for only two years.

The NBI director clarified that the officers are only under investigation because they were not arrested alongside the recruiters. 

“We couldn’t get a statement from them to confirm if there was indeed communication with these two [officers], so that’s why we released them,” he explained.

Albao noted that this is the first time their office has investigated immigration officers. 

He also revealed that the alleged recruiters are from both Davao and Manila.

“We don’t know the amount of the transaction because we were unable to arrest the recruiters who allegedly made contact,” he added.

Albao explained that the investigation was initiated because the three rescued victims identified the two immigration officers as the contacts of their recruiters.

 However, the victims themselves had no direct contact with the officers, which is why the NBI is still trying to arrest the recruiters to gather more information.

Photo courtesy of Rhoda Grace B Saron 

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Illegal service

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron
  • Five arrested in joint operation against bogus notaries

THE INTEGRATED Bar of the Philippines-Davao and the Regional Trial Court XI tapped the National Bureau of Investigation to entrap and arrest five individuals for allegedly engaging in unauthorized notarial services around 4 p.m. on Monday, July 28.

The crackdown followed a strong call to action from IBP-Davao president, Atty. Ferdinand Taglucop, and RTC XI Executive Judge Rowena Apao-Adlawan.

Atty Arcelito Albao, director of NBI XI, said, “Ang IBP nag-monitor mga two years na but kami two weeks na siguro,” Albao said.

THE INTEGRATED Bar of the Philippines-Davao and the Regional Trial Court XI tapped the National Bureau of Investigation to entrap and arrest five individuals for allegedly engaging in unauthorized notarial services around 4 p.m. on Monday, July 28.

The crackdown followed a strong call to action from IBP-Davao president, Atty. Ferdinand Taglucop, and RTC XI Executive Judge Rowena Apao-Adlawan.

Atty Arcelito Albao, director of NBI XI, said, “Ang IBP nag-monitor mga two years na but kami two weeks na siguro,” Albao said.

“They are notarizing legal documents when, first, they are not lawyers and notary public. They don’t have the authority or permit from the court. They have seals and stamps for notary using the identities of genuine lawyers,” Albao told TIMES in an interview on Tuesday.

Upon the directive of NBI director, Judge Jaime B. Santiago (Ret.), the NBI-Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) launched simultaneous operations to curb these illicit activities.

The operations, which included thorough surveillance and coordination with the Davao City Police Office, culminated in an entrapment operation on July 28. This led to the arrest of five suspects in various areas, specifically in Bolton, Magallanes, and C.M. Recto.

These individuals were apprehended for performing notarization services without being licensed attorneys or duly commissioned notaries public.

Santiago urged the public to verify the authority of anyone claiming to be a lawyer or notary.

He said these “unscrupulous acts are illegal and will not be tolerated by the NBI, the IBP, and the court,” asserting that “violators will be arrested and put to jail in accordance with the law.”

The NBI XI on Tuesday also filed criminal charges against the arrested suspects for violations related to public documents, usurpation of authority, and the Notarial Act.

Albao urged the public to report similar illegal activities to either the NBI XI or the IBP XI for immediate investigation and action.

Photo courtesy of NBI XI

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