Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy spokesperson for West Philippine Sea, presents updates on submersible drones found in various areas in the Philippines since 2022, during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 15, 2025. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed on Tuesday, April 15 what called the "simple yet powerful update" to Google Maps in order to reflect its recognition of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The proper...
Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino (Sen. Tolentino's office) Reelectionist Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino is elated that the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been included in Google Maps. In a statement Monday...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel assist passengers at Dapa Port in Siargao Island on April 14, 2025. (Photo: PCG) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has inspected passenger and cargo ships in various ports nationwide to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands of sea travelers this...
The country’s foremost humanitarian organization, the Philippine Red Cross, celebrates its 78th anniversary today, April 15. For over seven decades, the PRC has impressively responded to various disasters and emergencies, delivered effective and efficient lifesaving services, and...
The local stock market rose at the start of the three-day trading week as bargain hunters were emboldened by gains in US bourses last Friday. The main index jumped by 63.08 points or 1.04 percent to close at 6,145.52 as the Services sector led the advance with only Banks in the red. Volume...
Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commanding general of Philippine Army (PA), confers with a relative of a slain soldier during his visit to the St. Peter Funeral Homes in Zamboanga City on April 13, 2025. Two personnel of 18th Infantry Battalion died in an ambush perpetrated by lawless elements in Tuburan,...
As the End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites began on Tuesday, April 14, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of implementing comprehensive education reforms in the Philippines that aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands...
Police forces across the country were placed under heightened alert status as part of the comprehensive security measures for the long Holy Week break. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the move was aimed at maximizing police visibility and ensuring that proactive public safety measures...
Philippine innovation took center stage at the 2025 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) commended a wave of Filipino inventors and researchers who brought home top honors for their groundbreaking creations. Courtesy of DOST In a...
AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (Courtesy of AFP-PAO) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Monday, April 14, that it was aiming to expedite the procurement of multi-role fighter aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to boost the military’s aerial defense capabilities....
Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (middle) poses with members of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC), as they arrived at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, April 13, 2025 after a two-week humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission in earthquake-hit Myanmar....
