PDEA is investigating a drug network in Mindanao, with a suspect leader traveling to Hong Kong and flights planned to Laos.

The entities involved

• Mindanao →

  second largest island of the Philippines

  • The Visayas region relies on power imports from both Luzon and Mindanao.05:32
  • The Visayas Grid, including Lapu-Lapu City, is facing power supply issues and is currently under a yellow alert, relying on limited imports from Mindanao.Mon 16:05
• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

  • Antonio Tinio criticized the national budget priorities of the Philippines.20:38
  • Pagcor tightens compliance requirements for online gambling in the Philippines.19:52
• Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency →

  law enforcement agency tasked with combating drug smuggling and distribution within the Philippines

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Mindanao is part of the Philippines, and the U.S. is pursuing initiatives for strategic resource access.Aug 31
• The International Crisis Group is monitoring security and governance issues in the Mindanao region.Sep 3
• Quezon City is situated within the broader region of Mindanao.Aug 30
• Founders established a rural life center in Mindanao, which is a region of the Philippines.Sep 11
• Colonialism by Spain is cited as a contributor to current resource conflicts in Mindanao.Sep 14