The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Saturday, Dec. 9, that the cremated remains of two Filipinos who were executed in China for drug trafficking are already in the Philippines. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said that the cremains arrived on Friday, Dec. 8. “Yes,...
ILOILO CITY – Police apprehended the second most wanted person in Western Visayas on Thursday, December 7, in Tigbauan town, Iloilo province. The Police Regional Office-6 identified the suspect as alias “Mig,” “Joan,” and “Ron Ron.” The suspect, a member of the New People’s Army...
PINUKPUK, Kalinga – A New People’s Army stash was recovered in Sitio Butol, Barangay Apatan, this town, on December 6. A COMMUNIST weapons stash was found in Pinukpuk, Kalinga on December 6. (Photo via Zaldy Comanda) Lt. Col. Joel Lucas, commanding officer of the 103rd Infantry Mabalasik...
BACOLOD CITY – Eight former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) received a total of P80,000 financial assistance from the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Tuesday, December 5. EIGHT former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) receive a...
BACOLOD CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in an encounter with the 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) in Sitio Caranawan, Barangay Amontay, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, December 6. The Army has yet to identify the fatality. According to the 62nd IB, troops encountered...
The governments of South Korea, China, and Australia joined other nations in condoling with the bereaved families of the victims of the deadly terrorist bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Security personnel survey the damage at the Mindanao State...
The government supports gender-responsive, nature-based solutions to close the climate finance gap, Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said. “Recognizing this, the Philippines’ Department of Finance actively supports the mainstreaming of gender initiatives in the mobilization of...
NAGCARLAN, Laguna – Police discovered an arms cache owned by the New People’s Army in Purok 7, Barangay Abo, this town, on Wednesday, November 29. A 1st Laguna Provincial Mobile Force Company team led by Police Capt. Rolly Dahug received information during an internal security operation (ISO)...
President Marcos told the beneficiaries of the climate change adaptation fund to ensure the successful implementation of their projects using the P539.44-million People's Survival Fund (PSF). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking at the ceremonial turnover of the PSF...
President Marcos is expected to rally the international community to honor their commitment to climate change response efforts, particularly climate financing. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) Marcos said it will be part of his agenda during his...
A farmer lies dead after being shot by suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte on Nov. 23, 2023. The victim, 48-year-old Ricardo Quijano, allegedly refused to give food supplies to suspected communist rebels. (Photo by 97th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army) The...
STAR OF THE NIGHT Christmas tree lighting ceremony at One Ayala As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we start to see our surroundings change before our very eyes. No longer do we walk past gloomy barely lit streets as the familiar glow of Christmas lights adorn our pathways. A jolly figure can...
