TACLOBAN CITY – The 74th Infantry Battalion based in Barangay Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar discovered three anti-vehicle mines (AVM) owned by the New People's Army. MAP of Mapanas, Northern Samar One of these was surrendered to the Army by Regan, a former NPA member. The two other Improvised...
The Manila Hotel is set to usher in the Year of the Dragon with a series of festive offerings and celebrations, adding a touch of opulence to the festivities, enhanced by the grandeur of the hotel’s iconic Grand Lobby adorned with rich Chinese New Year decors. Dragon and lion dance spectacle On...
CAMP Major Saturnino Dumlao, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – A 58-year-old farmer and supporter of the Kilusang Larangang Guerilla-Ifugao surrendered to the police in Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya on Monday, February 5. MAP of Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya The 2nd Maneuver Platoon, 1st Nueva Vizcaya...
Personnel of Manila Police District The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy 1,500 personnel in Binondo to monitor the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 9 and 10. According to the city government, one million revelers are expected to join this year's activities. Apart from the...
Ambassador Peter Kell Today people in New Zealand commemorate Waitangi Day, an important milestone in Aoteraoa New Zealand's history. It is also an opportunity to contemplate the profound significance of this historical commemoration in the context of the flourishing relationship between New...
Vice President Sara Duterte conveyed to the Chinese and Filipino-Chinese communities her “warmest wishes for a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year” as they prepare to mark the beginning of the celebrations for the Chinese New Year. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) In a...
Dragon figurines, fortune plants, lanterns, and lucky charms, among other varieties of Chinese items, are now prominently showcased in Binondo, Manila for the celebration of Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese zodiac, the year 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon which signifies...
Philippine Army (PA) soldiers shoot dead two suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels in an encounter in Cawayan, Masbate on Feb. 5, 2024. (Courtesy of 9th Infantry Division) Two suspected New People's Army rebels died in an encounter with Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Cawayan, Masbate on...
SAN MARIANO, Isabela – A member of the Militia ng Bayan and three New People’s Army rebels surrendered to the police here recently. Police identified the surrenderers as Pogi, 39; Rose, 45; Chris, 48, and Zette, 45, all residents of this town. Their surrender was facilitated by the 1st Isabela...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Held annually on the fourth Sunday of January, the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City is a religious and cultural affair held in honor of the Santo Niño. The word Dinagyang is Hiligaynon, and means “merrymaking.” Originally similar to the Kalibo...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson drove for the game-winning layup in the waning seconds on Friday, Feb. 2, lifting the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-113 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans (AFP) ​ Williamson finished with 33 points and...
BACOLOD CITY – A 22-year-old pregnant New People’s Army (NPA) amazon surrendered to the 11th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Mantiquil, Siaton, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, January 31. A 22-year-old pregnant New People’s Army (NPA) amazon turned herself in to the 11th Infantry...
