The Philippines forged a stronger partnership with Lithuania to counter “common threats”, particularly in the West Philippine Sea and Baltic Sea. Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held a bilateral meeting with Lithuanian Minister for National Defense Dovilė...
No one died or got hurt following a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Sunday, June 29. OCD Administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said the affected areas include the entire Davao Region (Region 11)...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) unveiled the newest drop zone of the Philippine Army’s Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) SFR(A) dedicated to a veteran of the Vietnam War. The “Magno Marker” or drop zone Magno was launched in honor of retired major general Jose “Joemag” P....
To kickstart their transition, 650 members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have undergone profiling to become eligible for socio-economic support through the Transformation Program jointly implemented by the national government and the MNLF. The first batch, composed of 480 MNLF...
Local disaster authorities carried out damage assessment after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Saturday morning, June 28. Mr. Harley Sauro, municipal disaster risk reduction and management office (MDRRMO) designate in Sarangani, said the quake was...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will launch an expanded version of its disaster preparedness program next week to reach more Filipinos and enhance the country’s preparedness. “Panatag Pilipinas 2.0” will kick off in Makati City on Tuesday, July 1, coinciding with this year’s observance...
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has officiated the oath-taking of 106 maritime professionals in Manila this week. Marina Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan administered the oath to six harbor pilots while Capt. Danilo G. Arevalo, Chair of the Board of Marine Deck Officers, and Chief Engineer...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed gratitude to President Marcos Jr. for leading the inauguration of the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) “Valor Clinic” at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas on Friday, June 27. Marcos was accompanied by Department of National...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the license of a Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver for 90 days after he was arrested for allegedly raping his female passenger. LTO Chief, Asst. Sec. Vigor Mendoza II said the driver faces a violation of being an improper person to...
Were there Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel involved in the high-profile disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” or cockfight enthusiasts four years ago? This is now the million-dollar question that the National Police Commission (Napolcom) wants to find answers to. Napolcom Vice...
The Philippine Army (PA) has honed the leadership skills and technical proficiency of its junior non-commissioned officers (NCOs), who are expected to be the next generation of leaders in the military, it was reported Friday, June 27. Chief Master Sergeant Marvin M. Jurane, Army command sergeant...
The Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) will conduct a coordinated deep attack exercise in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on June 30. The live fire exercise for Operation Lightning Strike will be highlighted by the firing of two High Mobility Artillery Rocket System...
