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...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will commemorate its 78th founding anniversary on July 1, featuring a live capability demonstration which is expected to be attended by President Marcos Jr. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura said the theme for this year’s celebration is “Focus PAF...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed back the multi-role response vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV‑9701) on Wednesday, June 25, after she participated in a trilateral exercise in Kagoshima, Japan. Rear Admiral Hostillo Arturo Cornelio, PCG deputy commandant for administration, led the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is behind its Chinese counterpart by up to 20 years, according to PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, and to catch up, it is aggressively pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighters (MRFs) and other air assets. Cordura said the MRFs will complete the PAF’s...
The Philippine Army (PA) will continue its military offensives against the radical group Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) in Mindanao following the death of two of its members during an armed encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Tahir Salim Suweb, 41, and Benladin Adi Kamid, 23, died during a military...
