Two members of the Teduray Lambangian Indigenous Peoples tribe were killed in an ambush in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday afternoon. The fatalities were identified as Cita Angan, 39, and Ricky Tapioc, 30, residents of Barangay Mantao, Ampatuan. Angan was the wife of tribal...
GONZAGA, Cagayan – The military recovered New People’s Army Improvised Explosive Devices in Sitio Tagkar, Barangay Isca, this town, on Wednesday, Dec. 18. AUTHORITIES discovered IEDs in Cagayan. The 95th Infantry Battalion led by Lt. Col. Vladimir Gracilla received information from...
TACLOBAN CITY – The 802nd Infantry Brigade has granted the wish of a mother to reunite with her daughter who is an official of the New People's Army through its Wish Upon a Star program. Rosa Basada and her daughter Realyn Basada from San Rafael, Hinabangan, Samar were reunited through the...
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri Dignitaries, legislators, and peace advocates trooped to the old Senate Session Hall at the National Museum of Fine Arts recently for the launch of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri’s The Road to Peace: Crafting the Bangsamoro Organic Law . Senator Juan...
TACLOBAN CITY – A notorious leader of the New People’s Army was killed in an encounter with the 46th Infantry Battalion of the 8th Infantry Division in Barangay Cawayan, Catbalogan City, Samar on Dec. 13. The military identified the fatality as Artemio Solayao, alias Budil,...
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Top management of PTC joining a dance number Christina S. Manzano with her father Amb. Carlos Salinas PTC CEO Gerardo ‘Dito’ Borromeo with Rommel Ramos In 1979, 45 years ago, Ambassador Carlos Salinas had a dream of setting up a company that would shine...
BACOLOD CITY – A high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) was arrested by the police and military in her house during pursuit operation on Saturday, Dec. 14. THE military found a New People's Army hideout following a clash in Barangay Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Friday,...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Two New People’s Army rebels surrendered to authorities in Barangay Masaya, Rosario, Batangas on Friday afternoon, Dec. 13. DOWNTOWN Rosario, Batangas. (Wikipedia) The Police Regional Office 4-A identified the surrenderers as Alma, 52, and Andak, 53. Alma turned over...
FRESH CATCH Rajo shows off fish bought fresh from a fisherman Rajo Laurel has been on top of his game as a Filipino designer for decades. To me, although glamour and style are his medium, a medium at which he is most adept, is a truthseeker, always trying to get to the bottom of things, to...
SAN NARCISO, Quezon – Troops arrested two suspected civilian New People’s Army supporters in an encounter here on Thursday, Dec. 12. The two individuals were identified as Ronilo and Genero. The 85th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army was patrolling Barangay Guinhalinan when it engaged...
As the Philippines kicks off the longest Christmas season in the world, Coca-Cola ignites the spirit of the holidays with the largest drone show ever seen in the country! This dazzling display that lit up the night sky and warmed the hearts of Filipinos everywhere symbolizes hope, community,...
When it comes to immortalizing the elite in portraiture, Rupert Jacinto reigns supreme in the Philippines. Dubbed "Photographer to the Faaabulous" by The Washington Post, his work has captured the essence of global aristocracy and high society, including luminaries like Princess Elizabeth of...
