The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reminded its personnel on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to strictly observe firearm safety and discipline as the New Year celebration approaches. The AFP said there is no directive requiring the taping of firearms of military personnel this holiday season. “All...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged motorists and travelers on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to strictly follow traffic rules amid a rise in road crashes days before the New Year. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, emphasized that strict adherence to traffic rules is crucial...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) denied on Tuesday, Dec. 30, the allegations made by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste that DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon made budget insertions for flood control projects when he was still head of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). In...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marked the commemoration of the 129th Rizal Day on Tuesday, Dec. 30, by honoring Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom while drawing parallels between the national hero’s ideals and the military’s role as it marked its 90th anniversary this year. The...
(UPDATED) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued nine individuals aboard a motorbanca that lost power while sailing off Big Lagoon, a popular tourist destination in El Nido, Palawan on Sunday, Dec. 28. A report from the PCG said a distress call was received by personnel of the Coast Guard Station...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed on Monday, Dec. 29, that it has rescued four crew members of a motor banca that broke down off Romblon’s waters. The Coast Guard Sub-Station Cajidiocan responded to a distress call on Dec. 27 involving “MBCA JRM” which lost engine power and drifted...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded 3.8 million inbound and outbound passengers in ports nationwide as of Monday, Dec. 29, as holiday travel continued to surge days before the New Year’s Day celebration. PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab said the figure reflects passenger traffic...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued six passengers after a motor banca nearly sank while crossing waters between Negros Oriental and Cebu on Saturday, Dec. 27. A report from the Coast Guard Station (CGS) Negros Oriental said the incident happened off Guihulngan City and near Dumanjug, Cebu....
Passenger traffic in ports nationwide eased days after Christmas as the Philippine Coast Guard reported significantly lower sea travel volume on Sunday, Dec. 28, under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Pasko 2025. From 12 midnight to 6 a.m., the PCG recorded 35,346 outbound passengers and 28,996 inbound...
A civil society coalition on Saturday, Dec. 27, rejected China’s claim that it rescued a Filipino fisherman in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), calling it a “deceptive, self-serving, and propaganda-driven public relations campaign” meant to sanitize the numerous abuses committed by Chinese...
The National Security Council (NSC) said the armed campaign of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) remains active despite its declaration of a unilateral ceasefire. The CPP marked the second day of its four-day truce on Saturday, Dec. 27, but National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año...
The Philippine Navy (PN) said on Saturday, Dec. 27, that it kept patrols active across key waters in Eastern Mindanao to prevent maritime threats during the holiday season as most Filipinos marked Christmas with family gatherings. From December 22 to 25, Joint Task Force Sinaya personnel under Task...
