Photo shows BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901, right) and BRP Lolinato To-Ong (PG-902, left) as they are christened at the headquarters of the Philippine Navy in Manila on Nov. 28, 2022. In March 2024, the Philippine Navy will commission two additional missile boats. (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
The continuing pursuit operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) against members of the Islamic State (IS)-linked Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group who allegedly perpetrated a bomb attack at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City last year resulted in yet another bloodbath on...
Philippine Army troops inspect the war material recovered at the site of the encounter against the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group on January 25 to 26, 2024 in Lanao del Sur. (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) (Updated) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Monday, Feb. 12,...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, Feb. 8, has confirmed that China approached the Philippines to cooperate with the investigation against the recent thwarted cyberattack. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy during the Presidential Communication Office (PCO)...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity issued tips for the public on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to ensure a safer cyberspace. Photo from Pixabay This initiative aimed to be disseminated after various cyberattacks targeted agencies, specifically the Overseas Workers...
Enough of Charter change talks; let's concentrate on China. Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, February 6 made the appeal as she sought an inquiry into the recent cyberattack against Philippine government agencies which authorities have traced to China. ...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) assured the public on Monday, Feb. 5, that the country is safe following the successful thwarting of two cyberattacks in recent days. Photo from Pixabay "In general, of course we're safe," DICT Undersecretary for Infostructure...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday, Feb. 4, explained how and where it thwarted the possible cyber attack on the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) cyber system. Photo from Unsplash In an interview with DZBB Super Radyo, DICT Assistant Secretary...
The sister of the Filipina caregiver slain by Hamas militant group was assisted by the Israel Embassy in the Philippines as she decided to fly back to Israel to work as a caregiver. (From left) Israeli Ambassador to Manila Ilan Fluss and Angenica (Photo from Amb. Fluss/Facebook) This...
Caregiver Jimmy Pacheco has recalled his experience in the hands of Hamas, including moving from one tunnel to another and surviving his over 40 days in captivity with just dates and water. SURVIVING HAMAS — Filipino caregivers (from right) Jimmy Pacheco and Camille Jesalva share their experience...
President Marcos has vowed to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as he praised the two Filipinos who survived the attack carried out by Hamas on Israel on Oct. 7. WELCOME HOME — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets Jimmy Pacheco and Camille Jesalva, overseas Filipino...
The Philippines voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, months after it abstained from a call for an “immediate humanitarian truce” between Israel and Hamas. Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border...
