ABOARD BRP GABRIELA SILANG, Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has increased its presence in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) as suspicions arose that China is pushing through with its plan to establish a national nature reserve in the disputed feature. PCG Commandant...
Nine Koreans were arrested for allegedly running an illegal online gambling operation and unlawfully detaining an employee in Cebu City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed Friday, Oct. 3. Acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said five of the suspects have INTERPOL...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed on Friday, Oct. 3, that two individuals tagged as persons of interest (POIs) in the disappearance of a businessman, his wife, and their business partner nearly three months ago have finally surrendered to the authorities. The couple, Henry Angelo, 39,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomed on Friday, Oct. 3, the United States’ recognition of the country’s sustained progress in combating human trafficking. The US Department of State released early this week the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report which showed that the Philippines...
A businesswoman who allegedly sells relief packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in an entrapment operation in Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, Oct. 2. Operatives of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has shifted its focus in assisting the national government in rebuilding Cebu and Masbate, the ground zero of the devastation of strong earthquake and typhoon that struck the country in the past weeks. In a statement Friday, Oct. 3, Acting PNP Chief Police Lt....
An ongoing validation of fatalities due to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that jolted northern Cebu last Sept. 30 has reduced the death toll to 68, the Office of Civil Defense confirmed on Friday, Oct. 3. From an earlier report of 72 dead, a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and...
The Philippine Army (PA) has deployed engineer units to reinforce search and rescue efforts in areas devastated by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Tuesday night, Sept. 30. “The Philippine Army continues to closely monitor the situation in Cebu and is prepared to deploy...
The powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Tuesday night, Sept. 30, claimed the lives of three Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan identified the fallen coastguardians as Seaman Second Class Lawrence Palomo, assigned at the Maritime...
(UPDATED) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) conducted full-scale disaster response operations following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, with search and rescue (SAR) operations concentrating in Bogo City, the hardest-hit area. The quake occurred at...
President Marcos has ordered the full mobilization of government agencies following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Cebu, killing at least 69 people and causing injuries to more than 140 on Tuesday night, Sept. 30. “Buong puso akong nakikiramay sa mga pamilyang nawalan ng mahal sa...
Fifteen more fatalities possibly related to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” were being validated by the authorities in Bicol (Region 5) and Eastern Visayas (Region 8) , which could raise the current death toll to 42, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Tuesday, Sept. 30....
