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...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday, Dec. 8, that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into the killing of a former journalist turned councilor in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur. Gerry Campos, a former radio broadcaster and municipal councilor in Marihatag town, was stabbed dead...
Tropical Depression “Wilma” has affected more than 132,000 individuals across six regions and prompted widespread pre-emptive evacuations to reduce casualties due to continued rains, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday, Dec. 8. Latest data...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed Naval Task Group 80.5 aboard BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) for the second Association of Southeast Asian Nations–United States Maritime Exercise (AUMEX 2025) in Batam, Indonesia, an initiative viewed as part of a broader effort by Southeast Asian states and...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tightening its watch on foreign-led underground gaming groups after a recent raid in Taguig City revealed an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operation masquerading as a business process outsourcing (BPO) company. Acting PNP Chief, Police...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has prepared mobility teams and assistance units to help commuters who may be stranded during the nationwide transport strike set from Tuesday, Dec. 9 to Thursday, Dec. 11. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, said police...
The military said Monday, Dec. 8, that it was pursuing the remaining members of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Hassan Group (DI-HG) following the death of its most senior leader and top bomb expert in an operation in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur on Sunday, Dec. 7. Ustads Mohammad Usman Solaiman,...
Tropical Depression “Wilma” brought heavy rains and strong winds that affected around 63,000 individuals across five regions in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Sunday, Dec. 7. A report from the NDRRMC showed...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) documented a flare-firing incident by China and intensified foreign presence in several features of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during a routine maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight on Saturday, Dec. 6, a...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6, that it has expanded its patrol presence off Zambales with the deployment of BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408), which took over maritime operations after BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) returned to port for resupply and crew rest, Commodore Jay...
Five individuals were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after their motorbanca nearly capsized off Hilantagaan Island in Santa Fe, Cebu while attempting to deliver essential goods at the height of Tropical Depression “Wilma,” a ranking official disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6. Captain...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday, Dec. 5, dismissed allegations that President Marcos Jr.’s recent directive to increase the base pay for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) could be perceived as a “bribe” amid destabilization rumors against his administration. DND...
