The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated health and emergency response teams in Bicol to assist residents affected by the unrest of Mayon Volcano. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, said the move aims to protect the health and welfare of communities living...
Search and rescue teams were deployed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cebu City following a landslide at a landfill that killed at least one individual while 38 others were still missing, a ranking official disclosed Friday, Jan. 9. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP...
A Philippine Army (PA) officer was stripped of his duties after allegedly posting a statement online where he withdrew personal support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., military officials confirmed on Friday, Jan. 9. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, PA commanding general, placed Colonel Audie A....
Eight luxury cars allegedly owned by former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, who is tagged in the alleged corruption of flood control funds, were seized by joint law enforcement teams during a raid at a condominium building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City on Thursday, Jan. 8, the...
(SECOND UPDATE) The “Traslacion,” or the annual religious procession of the image of the Black Nazarene from Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo Church in Manila on Friday, Jan. 9, has remained generally peaceful and orderly, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced. Police Lt. Gen. Jose...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) released public safety guidance for devotees joining the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Friday, Jan. 9, as crowds continued to build for the “Traslacion.” Traslacion, or the procession of the image of Jesus Christ from Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday, Jan. 7, ordered a new inspection of a suspected Chinese dredger accused of operating with irregularities in Manila Bay and nearby waters. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan directed the Coast Guard District National Capital Region–Central Luzon to...
More than 3,500 people in Albay have been affected by renewed unrest by Mayon Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Wednesday, Jan. 7. In a situational report, the NDRRMC said a total of 964 families or 3,515 persons were affected in five Albay...
The military partnership between the Philippines and the United States remains “ironclad” despite questions raised by some sectors about Washington’s recent actions in Venezuela and their possible implications in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy up to 300 personnel for the celebration of the Feast of Black Nazarene, including the famed procession of the revered image of the Black Nazarene or “Traslacion,” on Jan. 9. The annual religious event is scheduled on Jan. 9, and is expected to draw...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), on Tuesday, Jan. 6, reminded former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson that his allegations of corruption within the military organization should be resolved through legal channels and civilian institutions, not the military. AFP spokesperson...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday, Jan. 6, that it has launched an administrative investigation against one of its personnel accused of sexually harassing a waitress at a restobar in Pasay City. According to initial investigation, the incident reportedly happened around 1 a.m. on...