DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, March 24, declaring a zero-tolerance policy against drunk driving and urging businesses that serve alcohol to help prevent impaired driving. In a privilege speech during the City Council 's regular session, Committee on...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is crafting measures to further strengthen requests for assistance and other crime-related concerns of the ride-hailing services community following the death of a ride-hailing service driver in Taguig City. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday, March 24, ordered conservation measures across military camps nationwide as global oil prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East. Brawner issued a directive to all military units to slash consumption of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed Tuesday, March 24, that it has called out China after the latter’s warship allegedly pointed its fire control radar on BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6), a guided-missile frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN), during a maritime patrol near Escoda (Sabina)...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investigating the implementation of a farm-to-market road project intended to improve market access for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses in an agricultural town in Albay. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday inspected...
For the first time in the four-decade-old history of the Balikatan Exercises, Japanese troops will participate in the most prominent drills between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States military, signaling a significant shift in the country’s defense partnership with allies...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all chiefs of police and unit commanders to review and assess the deployment plans following the advice of weather experts for the public to brace for hotter temperatures. Nartatez said the move is intended...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now readying its personnel and resources for possible involvement in assisting the Crisis Committee being set up by the national government to respond to the adverse effects of the Middle East tensions in the country. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C....
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government has mandated stricter energy and fuel conservation protocols to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. “Considering the potential continuous increase in fuel prices and its consequential impact on the economy, industries, and the general public,...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government has turned over its first disaster-resilient housing project to beneficiaries from a landslide-prone area in the northern town of Batad. “If we want to spend money on evacuation centers, why not allocate it to building houses for our relocatees. We...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council passed a resolution on Thursday, March 19, urging all participants in the 2026 Araw ng Dabaw Civic Parade to join the event on foot and refrain from using fuel-powered and electric vehicles. Committee on Government-Owned Properties chairperson Councilor J....
Adequate funding is needed to acquire a “minimum impact” fleet of multi-role fighter jets (MRF) under the Armed Forces of the Philippines ' (AFP) modernization program, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. And if there is not enough budget, DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said...
