The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will use as a target the decommissioned BRP Miguel Malvar (PS19) using missile systems from both the Philippines and the United States during a maritime strike exercise under the Balikatan Exercises in San Antonio, Zambales on Monday, May 5. The AFP treats...
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno highlighted three crucial areas for earthquake preparedness, emphasizing that the occurrence of the “Big One” is not a matter of if, but when. In a statement Sunday, May 4, the OCD said that Nepomuceno delivered a compelling...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces carried out a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Cagayan on Saturday, May 3, showcasing its coordinated firepower and rapid response capabilities aimed at deterring a seaborne invasion. The simulation, which was part of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) introduced its very own criminal investigation manual on Friday, May 2, aimed at enhancing its law enforcement capabilities. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan said the manual is intended to strengthen the capabilities of coast guard law enforces by providing...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) carried out an amphibious landing rehearsal in the vicinity waters of Brooke’s Point, Palawan on Friday, May 2, facing the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The operation formed part of the maritime key terrain security operations (MKTSO), a critical component...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) disclosed Friday, May 2, that it has issued a show cause order (SCO) to a popular female motorcycle vlogger after she allegedly flashed a dirty finger and cursed at a pickup truck driver during a heated altercation in Zambales. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary...
A female Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel was among the 10 individuals who died in a multi-vehicle road crash at the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) in Tarlac City, a ranking official confirmed on Friday, May 2. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan said that Seawoman 1 Dain Janica...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the observance of Labor Day on Thursday, May 1, was “peaceful and orderly” despite 15,000 rallyists staging mass protests across the country. PNP Chief, Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil said the largest concentrations of rallies were recorded...
Cadet First Class Jeneth Elumba (Courtesy of PMA) Four years ago, Jeneth Elumba had envisioned herself to have a successful career and pull her family out from poverty as her father tills land as a farmer while her mother serves as a barangay official. That opportunity came when she saw posters...
Facts about our ramped-up vaccination COVAX ON WHEELS A senior citizen is getting inoculated with anti-COVID-19 vaccine inside the newly launched QC ProtecTodo Bus or a vaccination bus at Bulacan St, Payatas B, Quezon City, April 26 2021 (Photo by Mark Balmores) Almost all countries have been...
