The Philippine Army (PA) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted their first combined live-fire exercise during Exercise Salaknib 2026 at the lahar fields of Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Capas, Tarlac, it was revealed on Sunday, May 3. The PA said the exercise, held from May...
Angeline Colonia powered her way to a pair of silver medals in the women’s 48 kilogram division of the 2026 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Junior Championships in Ismailia, Egypt. Colonia lifted a total of 177kgs to place second overall and behind gold medal winner Zailian...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed its ships and aircraft to drive away four Chinese research vessels detected operating in Philippine waters without authorization on Sunday, May 3, as a separate civilian mission to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) drew praise from the...
The legal team of Sara Duterte has confirmed it will “definitely participate” in a potential Senate impeachment trial, even as it continues to challenge the legality of the proceedings before the Supreme Court. Lawyer Michael Poa, spokesperson for Duterte’s impeachment defense team, said...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported a peaceful and orderly Labor Day observance on May 1, with no major incidents recorded citywide. Police under Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, in coordination with Mayor Josefina “Joy” Belmonte and partner agencies, deployed police personnel...
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) formally launched its early preparations for the Philippine under 23 men’s national football team (PMNFT U23) with a talent identification exhibition match last April 28 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Sky Pitch in Pasay City. The match featured two squads...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday, May 1, backed a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa Island as organizers set sail to deliver aid and assert the country’s rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) but was shadowed by a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship. AFP spokesperson for WPS Roy...
All 32 crew members of a cargo vessel were rescued after it capsized and split into two parts off the waters of Dapa, Surigao del Norte on Thursday, April 30, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the LCT Pacifica 3 capsized due to “rough sea...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreated to end a shortened trading week as investors weighed the compounding risks of surging energy costs, persistent inflation, and a weakening local currency. The benchmark PSEi fell 74.25 points, or 1.26 percent, to close at 5,833.64 on Thursday,...
For Miguel Tanfelix, learning has never been something confined to classrooms or scripts. It has always been something experienced first-hand, often through travel and discovery. The heartthrob has long been open about his love for exploring. Last year, his solo trip across South America drew...
Content creator and filmmaker Jack Logan has always been clear about one thing: his work online is not just about entertainment, it is about intent. That belief sits at the core of his renewed short-form series, "#JackLoganRealtalks," a digital format that blends satire, humor, and social...
Malacañang said the Philippine peso breaching another record low value against US dollar was due to "unusually strong" dollar and the ongoing Middle East crisis. In a Palace briefing on Thursday, April 30, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary said that the weakening of the peso...
