Two destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) anchored in Port Area, Manila on Saturday, June 21, for a three-day port visit, signaling the deepening ties between the naval forces of the two countries following the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA). As this...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Friday, June 20, that it has mobilized its technical divers for a possible search and retrieval operation at Taal Lake in Batangas, where the remains of the 34 missing “sabungeros” or cockfighters are allegedly buried. PCG Commandant, Admiral...
Three gunrunning suspects were arrested and five loose firearms were seized by the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) during an entrapment operation in Parañaque City, a ranking official bared Friday, June 20. Police Brig. Gen. Rolindo M....
Two seafarers who returned to the country after being rescued from pirate captivity in Haiti have received financial assistance from the government, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) disclosed Friday, June 20. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac met with the two crew members of MV Century Royal on...
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Nicolas Torre III declared on Friday, June 20, his readiness to respond to the challenge laid out by President Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts in promoting peace and order nationwide. “We will continue to strengthen our presence in the...
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III clarified on Friday, July 20, that the proposed fare increase for public utility vehicles (PUVs) has not yet been approved. Guadiz said that any adjustment to current fare rates “remains on hold” as the...
The Philippine Army (PA) carried out a maritime air patrol (MARPAT) over the waters of Central Visayas (Region 7) on Thursday, June 19, to enhance security and prevent illegal activities in the region. The Special Mission Aviation Company of the Army’s Aviation “Hiraya” Regiment used a...
(UPDATED) Instead of fish, P10 billion worth of suspected “shabu” was found on a fishing boat inspected by the Philippine Navy (PN) off the coast of Zambales before dawn on Friday, June 20. PN spokesperson Captain John Percie Alcos said personnel of the Northern Luzon Naval Command (NLNC), in...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, June 18, that it spearheaded a coral reef rehabilitation in Pagasa (Thitu) Island and the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) as part of the government’s ongoing initiative to protect and conserve the marine environment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it is still pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighter (MRF) aircraft, despite having already procured new FA-50 fighter jets earlier this month. PAF spokesperson Colonel Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the proposed MRF acquisition, which falls under the...
A special criminal court martial has been officially convened by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to hear the case of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) major general who is accused of rape by his two junior officers, military officials confirmed Tuesday, June 17. AFP Chief, General Romeo...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is not concerned about the United States shifting its military assets away from the South China Sea in response to the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson for the West...
