Martin Sadongdong

PH laws on maritime zones, archipelagic sea lanes crucial in securing WPS – NSC

The two maritime laws recently enacted by President Marcos Jr. will help the country in securing its rights over its territory, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where China continues to claim parts of it, the National Security Council (NSC) said.

OCD tells Western Visayas: Prepare for Kanlaon Volcano eruption amid tropical depression ‘Nika’

Still reeling from the impact of recent typhoons, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) directed its regional office in Western Visayas (Region 6) to expedite preparations for worst-case scenario in case Kanlaon Volcano erupts while Tropical Depression (TD) “Nika” ravages the country.

DMW says 248 OFWs coming home from war-torn Lebanon soon

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Friday, Nov. 8, that 248 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will be repatriated amid increasing hostilities in Lebanon.

NTF-ELCAC eyes enhanced anti-insurgency campaign in private schools

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is looking to intensify the government’s information awareness campaign against various recruitment techniques by insurgency groups, particularly the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and its front organizations, in learning institutions.

DMW warns illegal recruiters exploiting worker deployment program to South Korea

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned illegal recruiting entities that are taking advantage of the Seasonal Workers Program (SWP) to South Korea, including participating local government units (LGUs) that fail to adhere with the guidelines set by the government.