The Philippine Navy (PN) retrieved suspected marijuana worth P19.2 million floating in the vicinity waters of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and a rocket debris bearing the flag of the People 's Republic of China in Palawan , it was announced on Tuesday, Oct. 21....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clarified on Monday, Oct. 20, that its review of the military pension system, including possible sanctions for retirees allegedly spreading misinformation, remains a work in progress amid public backlash, including from a retired general who warned that any...
Tropical Storm “Ramil” left at least seven people dead and affected 133,000 individuals across four regions in Luzon and Visayas, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday, Oct. 20. A total of 56,000 families or 173,000 individuals from Cagayan...
Tropical Storm “Ramil” unleashed heavy rains and powerful winds that prompted the pre-emptive evacuation of 22,000 individuals while 5 deaths were being validated, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) disclosed on Sunday, Oct. 19. A report from the NDRRMC showed...
“Preparedness is love in action. Protect your family with a disaster kit.” This was the core message of survival expert Jerry Vicente S. Catabijan, head of Nuvali Preppers, as he spoke about how every family can protect themselves by preparing a disaster kit especially amid recent powerful...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) disclosed on Saturday, Oct. 18, that it is currently studying possible legal measures against retired officers, including the removal of their pension, in response to reports that some of them may have been involved in spreading false information and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mourned the passing of retired lieutenant general Eduardo Ermita on Saturday, Oct. 18, describing him as a “distinguished soldier, statesman, and leader” who “dedicated his life to the service of the nation.” Ermita died at the age of 90 while...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that France is a steadfast partner of the Philippines in promoting the two nations ' shared maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Thus, said PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan as he welcomed French Ambassador to the Philippines Maria Fontanel...
Filipino and American marines demonstrated their growing interoperability and maritime defense capabilities through a joint maritime strike event exercise held on Friday, Oct. 17, at the headquarters of the 4th Marine “Makusug” Brigade (4MBDE) in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. The activity formed part...
The two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were reported missing in Hong Kong since October 4 after a “wild hike” have been found safe and are now under the care of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Friday, Oct. 17. DMW Secretary Hans Leo...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) extended relief assistance to cops who were affected by the twin earthquakes that hit Davao Oriental last week. A post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation program was spearheaded by the Davao Police Regional Office (PRO-11) for its personnel affected by the...
Amid reported cases of seasonal flu in recent weeks, the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership directed all police units nationwide on Friday, Oct. 17, to heighten health and safety measures to protect their own personnel as well as the public. In a statement, acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen....
