CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – Four units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines were awarded for dismantling guerrilla fronts of the New People’s Army in Northern Mindanao (Region 10) and Caraga (Region 13). Campaign streamers were bestowed on the 58th Infantry Battalion (IB) led by Lt. Col....
Senators on Monday, December 25 expressed their wish for good health, unity and compassion for Filipinos, both in the country and abroad, this holiday season. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri noted how the country is able to achieve so much in 2023 because of unity. ...
BACOLOD CITY – The military recovered a firearm in an encounter with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sitio Tayubong, Barangay Puso, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Christmas Eve. TROOPS recover a .45 caliber pistol after a clash with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Puso, La...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, December 24 renewed his call for a ban on the sale, distribution, and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices ahead of New Year festivities. Gatchalian said that while there has been a significant decrease in the number of fireworks-related...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Through our annual Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum, we’ve been pushing for the recognition that Sustainability is not just about the environment, but also about initiatives that have a social and governance impact - how the 17 UN...
GATTARAN, Cagayan – Two New People’s Army rebels were killed in an encounter with the military in Barangay San Carlos here on Saturday morning, December 23. Soldiers from the 5th Infantry Battalion received a tip from the community that armed and suspicious-looking men were in the area....
Happening this Dec. 31, 2023, Ayala Land and Make It Makati, in collaboration with the local Government of Makati, are delighted to present "Nostalgia Meets the Future: Ayala Avenue New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2024." Witness the biggest, brightest, and most iconic celebration of New Year's Eve...
Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed support for the Philippine National Police's (PNP) lack of recommendation for a ceasefire agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (AFP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA). "I support the PNP on this. The CPP/NPA is...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Rams took control in the NFL's NFC playoff race on Thursday, Dec. 21, fending off a late New Orleans rally for a 30-22 victory over the Saints. Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams looks to throw a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter...
Vice President Sara Duterte turned her ire on the New People’s Army (NPA) over the death of Sgt. Jernell Ramillano, who died during a gunfight with the armed rebels she referred to as “traitors.” Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte In a video message on Thursday...
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is expecting a rise in business and leisure activities with the upcoming international concert at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. Joshua Bingcang, BCDA president and chief executive officer expressed confidence that...
BACOLOD CITY – Government forces rescued two pregnant New People’s Army (NPA) leaders in Siaton, Negros Oriental on Monday, December 18. They were identified as a certain “Sarah,” a member of Squad 3 and taxation team, and a certain “Aubre,” educational and finance staff and assistant...