Authorities called it as “unprecedented and historic” as P11 billion worth of shabu were seized from 10 persons who were transporting the contraband in Infanta, Quezon, last Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The suspects are now in the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), which pulled off the major drug operation.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is seeking the approval of a proposal to grant a total of P24 billion in wage subsidy for workers.

And in provincial news, a high-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA), who had a P2.4-million bounty for his capture, and his wife were killed in a clash with government forces in Jiabong, Samar.

These are among the major stories this Thursday morning, March 17, 2022.


ALTERNATIVE – A man tries out an electric scooter at this store on Taft Avenue in Manila on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, contemplating a shift from his gasoline-powered vehicle to the more economical electric-powered two-wheeler. His choice comes at a time when fuel prices have surged with diesel selling for as much as P79 per liter, and gasoline at P67 per liter. (Ali Vicoy)
  1. Russia invades Ukraine
US steps up aid to Ukraine as pressure builds to halt Russia
British PM to meet Saudi, UAE leaders as war roils oil prices
Train station targeted in Ukraine refugee hub near Mariupol

PH reports

Lorenzana, top EU diplomat discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict
  • #MatalinongBoto

Presidential bets

Marcos

Was Bongbong's comment on 'motherhood statements' a jab at Manny?
'Yellow' no more? Samar gov says BBM-Sara will win big in province

Robredo

Robredo vows to 'boost' Mindanao if given 'bigger mandate' as President
Ilocos Norte gov’t disowns viral Leni Robredo ‘persona non grata’ request, condemns fake information

Vice Presidential bets

Pangilinan says P200 aid for poor families 'not enough', calls for suspension of excise tax on fuel products

Senatorial bets

De Lima says red-tagging vs Robredo shows panic among candidates
Senate bet Roque to push for better DNA testing; here's why

Other election-related reports

Next PH prexy must tap int'l support to keep peace, stability in WPS — think tank
Group wants printed ballots subjected to audit
Comelec approves recalibrated rules for campaigning under the new normal
  • Covid-19 Update
PH: Two years into the Covid-19 pandemic

International reports

Brazil confirms first two cases of Deltacron coronavirus variant
Vietnam ends Covid quarantine for international travellers
South Korea hits record 400,000 plus cases amid Omicron wave
  • Big-time shabu haul
10 suspects in P11-B shabu haul detained at NBI center in Manila
  • Wage subsidy
DOLE seeks approval of proposed P24-B wage subsidy for workers
  • West PH Sea dispute
'Nauubos ang isda': Group decries 'overfishing' of Chinese vessels in WPS, leaving Pinoy fishermen with lesser catch
  • Strong Japan quake
7.3-magnitude quake hits east Japan, tsunami advisory issued
No tsunami threat after a 7.3-magnitude quake hit Japan — Phivolcs
  • Business Corner
Stocks recover early losses as oil prices decline
Manila Water spent record P13.7 B in capex
GoTo cites huge growth opportunities in PH
  • Education Corner
EdTech company partners with DepEd, local universities to boost PH education
  • Metro Roundup
Car kills biker, hurts pal in Pasay City
Mayor Vico clarifies campaign venue concerns, insists no preferential treatment for candidates
Pasay Mayor Emi urges residents to get Covid-19 booster shot
  1. Provincial Roundup

Luzon

PRO2 captures more than 100 law violators, facilitates surrender of 40 NPA members
Police Ronda B.I.S.I.K.L.E.T.A in Isabela to cope with expensive fuels
DA-Mimaropa launches grand field day on hybrid rice
DOT inspects potential tourist destinations in Pangasinan

Visayas

Discovery Channel Asia to air documentary on Antique’s natural treasures
ABC prexy, cohort yield P680T worth of suspected shabu
Guimaras-Iloilo passenger boats seek fare hike
Bacolod to get 30,000 more doses of Pfizer for pediatric vaccination
Two CPP-NPA leaders with P2.9-M bounty killed in Samar clash
  1. World Roundup
Australian research finds endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied

Source: Manila Bulletin (https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/17/mb-daily-news-update-p11-b-shabu-haul-in-quezon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mb-daily-news-update-p11-b-shabu-haul-in-quezon)