Contrary to a report published by the Chinese Navy, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Philippine Navy (PN) ship BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36) completed its maritime patrol operation in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over...
LandBank is partnering with the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) to provide a more secure, efficient, and convenient way to manage daily financial transactions through a cash-lite campus ecosystem. The state-run Bank launched the Cash-Lite Campus initiative on April 8, 2025, which aims to...
BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36) (File photo: PPA) The Philippine Navy (PN) said there is no truth to reports being circulated by the Chinese Navy that it expelled BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36), a PN corvette, in the waters of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) for illegal...
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (left) unfurls the Balikatan Exercise flag during a kick-off ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 21, 2025 with Maj. Gen. Francisco Lorenzo (middle), commander of AFP Education, Training and Doctrine Command (AFPETDC) and Philippines Exercise...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is offering discounted fares on 14 million seats across domestic and international destinations as part of its “All Seats, All Flights” promo beginning Monday, April 21. In celebration of Easter, AirAsia said travelers have until Sunday, April 27, to book flights...
Thailand’s golf team bagged the 13-18 age bracket championship while teams from the country’s provinces took the spotlight in the 12-under category in the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) International Inter-Club tournament held recently at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark...
Tobacco farmer Eddie Garabiles takes a midday rest under the shade of his curing barn. Summer’s heat could peak at 51 degrees Celsius this afternoon, so Eddie Garabiles, 55, took shelter under the shade of the curing barn he made with coconut leaves, its frame held together by bamboo. He could...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, April 18, assured the public that the Mpox cases reported by the Davao City Health Office (Davao CHO) are of the Clade II variant of the MPX virus. (MB Visual Content Group) “The level of risk remains the same as in previous months; there is no increased...
With more than 26 million students now on school break, a child expert is raising concerns over the dangers of extreme heat—especially for children who spend long hours outdoors or in homes without proper cooling. Children playing outside (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “Children,...
Sixteen areas across the country are expected to experience a "danger" level heat index on Friday, April 18, with temperatures reaching as high as 43°C due to warm and humid conditions driven by easterlies. PAGASA urged the public to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and keep cool as 16...
The United States has conducted a maritime security training to enhance the Philippines' efforts to counter the maritime trafficking of hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials. US-Philippines joint training on anti-trafficking of hazardous materials (Photo...
As the whole nation mourns the death of Nora Aunor, lawmakers on Thursday, April 17, paid their tribute to the national artist and one of the pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, a fellow Bicolano, extended his deepest condolences to...
