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PDEA Misamis Occidental seizes ₱115-million worth of shabu in region 10’s biggest drug haul

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  The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Misamis Occidental Provincial Office scored a major breakthrough in the fight against illegal drugs after confiscating more than ₱115 million worth of shabu, marking the biggest drug haul in the history of Region 10. The operation was carried out by agents of PDEA Misamis Occidental and its Interdiction Unit, led by IA I Ralph Carlo L. Denoy under the supervision of IA V Elvis M. Taghoy Jr. They were joined by operatives from the PDEA Misamis Oriental Provincial Office, Misamis Oriental Airport and Seaport Interdiction Unit, Regional Enforcement Team, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) through its City Intelligence Unit, Cagayan de Oro Police Station 4, and the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit. The buy-bust operation took place at Block 2, Lot 8, Phase 1, NHA, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, resulting in the arrest of suspects Rodis, RL Lestat Quilinguen, and Labucana, Junmar Lumpayao, also known as Alex. Confiscated from the susp...

Governor Oaminal delivers transformative 4th SOPA: Misamis Occidental rises as a model of Asenso Governance

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  OROQUIETA CITY (Nov. 3, 2025) — Governor Henry S. Oaminal delivered his 4th State of the Province Address (SOPA) before a packed crowd at the Bayfront Arena, highlighting how Misamis Occidental has been transformed into a province of peace, progress, and prosperity under the banner of #AsensoMisamisOccidental. Governor Oaminal began his address by expressing gratitude to the people and all sectors of government for their unity and trust, which turned the Asenso vision — “Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon” — into a living reality. From Fear to Freedom: Restoring Peace and Order Once plagued by criminality and illegal drugs, Misamis Occidental now stands among Northern Mindanao’s safest provinces. Governor Oaminal credited the strong collaboration of law enforcement agencies, local government units, and citizens in reclaiming communities from fear and restoring peace and confidence throughout the province. Building Progress: Infrastructure and Development Witho...