The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a 12.86-percent decline in the number of crime incidents which it attributed to the stronger collaboration between the police and communities. In a statement Friday, Dec. 12, Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, said that index...
The number of vehicles on EDSA reached record levels this week as the holiday season and year-end bonuses drive more Filipinos to shop, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported on Friday, Dec. 12. MMDA Chairman Romando “Don” Artes said traffic counts recorded 434,000...
The Philippine Army’s (PA) 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) formally launched its new “citizen-soldiers” dubbed as the “National Guard” during a Donning of Ranks and Patch Ceremony at Camp Capinpin in Rizal on Thursday, Dec. 11, marking the end of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has tightened its grip on ride-hailing operations by penalizing “strategic” booking cancellations, usually done by Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers to avoid short trips, heavy traffic, or non-profitable routes....
The Philippine Army (PA) accelerated its shift toward robotics and automated defense systems with two newly unveiled initiatives: a university-led development of a ground-based surveillance robot and the arrival of a locally designed remote-operated weapons platform from government scientists,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Dec. 10, warned groups and individuals pushing for a “transition government” or a “withdrawal of support” from the current administration that such narratives, regardless of how they are worded, may amount to promoting an...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) brought its training system a step closer to international standards with the opening of its first two-in-one Full Motion Flight Simulator (FMFS) and dedicated training facility at Brigadier General Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday, Dec....
A South Korean helicopter training ship has visited the country as part of the Republic of Korea Navy 's (ROKN) overseas training deployment for its naval cadets, the Philippine Navy (PN) said. Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe, commander of the Philippine Fleet, welcomed ROKN 's Cruise Training...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Dec. 10, stressed the growing strategic role of its reserve force amid evolving security challenges. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, AFP public affaits office chief, underscored the value of the reserve force not just as a support component but as a...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) mobilized buses along major routes in Metro Manila to assist commuters affected by the transport strike led by the group Manibela on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The PCG provided free rides to the comuting public until the three-day strike ends on Dec. 11 to ensure...
Nine fishermen were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after their motorbanca sank off Anini-y, Antique, on Monday, Dec. 8, due to bad weather. The fishermen were conducting fishing activities onboard fishing banca “KIMSYVEL” off the coast of Western Visayas when it was suddenly hit by...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that it has monitored two major Chinese naval formations moving near the eastern seaboard of Luzon facing Okinawa last week as tensions between China and Japan have increased in recent months. AFP spokesperson for West...
