The Philippine Navy (PN) has welcomed its newest guided missile frigate named after an Ilocano revolutionary leader who conspired with British forces to fight Spanish colonizers in the Philippines. The future BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) is the second Malvar-class frigate in the PN’s fleet, making...
The body of a suspected “salvage” or summary execution victim was found in Malvar, Batangas on June 3. Police said the victim was a male Caucasian, 5’9” in height, bald, with moustache and large build, and wearing a dark blue Fred Perry polo shirt, cream linen pants, and dark blue Lacoste...
The former BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), which was supposed to be sunk as part of a Balikatan missile exercise, submerged while being positioned off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales on Monday morning, May 5. No gunfire was heard nor missile was fired but the BRP Miguel Malvar descended to the bottom...
The future BRP Miguel Malvar arrives in Subic, Zambales on April 8, 2025. (Photo: DND) The newest acquisition of the Philippine Navy (PN), a South Korean-made corvette, finally arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday, April 8. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led...
Aboitiz Foundation, the social development arm of the Aboitiz Group, celebrates its achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to creating positive impacts through its strategic pillars: Future Leaders, Jobs, and Climate Action. The foundation also set meaningful and scaled-up efforts for...
CAMP MIGUEL MALVAR, Batangas City – The suspected leader of a drug syndicate was apprehended by the police in a manhunt operation in Malvar town, this province, on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3. The suspect was identified as Ryan, 49, leader of the Tan Drug Group. Ryan, from Barangay Masin Norte,...
MALVAR, Batangas – A pledge of commitment for economic development and investment promotion in the province of Batangas was signed during the 2024 Batangas Business Conference on Friday, September 20, at Holiday Inn Suites Lima Park in this town. BATANGAS Gov. Hermilando Mandanas (fifth from...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. leads the inauguration of BRP Miguel Malvar (FF06) at the shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea on June 18, 2024. (Courtesy of DND) The Philippine Navy’s (PN) first and newest missile-guided corvette was...
The facade of Cafe Malvar in Cabuyao, Laguna Every cafe has its own distinctive charm that draws you in and makes you think, “I should go there!” Whether it's the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or the ambiance of the surroundings, Cafe Malvar invites you to discover its unique qualities. The...
MALVAR, Batangas – Three foreign nationals were arrested and suspected shabu worth P3.4 million was seized in an encounter with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency here on Thursday afternoon, May 2. THREE foreign nationals were arrested and suspected shabu valued at P3.4 million was...
MALVAR, Batangas – A 46-year-old jockey was trampled to death after he fell off his horse during a race at the Metro Turf Club in Barangay San Pioquinto here on Wednesday, January 10. Police identified the victim as Francisco Tuazon of Barangay 331, Manila. Tuazon was a participant in Race No. 4...
MALVAR, Batangas – Six stalls were gutted by a fire in Barangay Bulihan, this town, on Sunday night, October 1. Police identified the stall occupants as Edison Umali, Mhean Umali, Belen Umali, Jenepher Ayangco, Liza Garcia, Beverlyn Rosal, and Eric Garcia. The victims were occupants of Bert...
