BRP Teresa Magbanua (File photo) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, Jan. 15, that it temporarily relieved BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) from its duty of challenging the presence of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “monster” ship off the coast of Zambales. “As of [Wednesday]...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy rescued 121 passengers of a distressed vessel reported missing for nearly a week during a search and rescue operation in Tawi-Tawi on Tuesday, Jan. 14. ONE-HUNDRED twenty-one passengers of a distressed vessel were rescued in Tawi-Tawi on Tuesday, Jan. 14....
Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido (File photo) Gone are the days that the New People’s Army (NPA) could influence the outcome of elections in the country, Philippine Army (PA) Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido said on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Galido said the military has practically...
The Triathlon Association of the Philippines is sending elite athletes to the 2025 Asian Duathlon Championships slated on Jan. 24 to 25 in Manama, Bahrain. Photo: Kim Mangrobang Instagram Multiple Southeast Asian Games champions Kim Mangrobang and John Chicano banner the elite squad composed of Joy...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday, Jan. 14, asked the Philippine government to stop its “false accusations” regarding Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea, stressing that the presence of an alleged “monster ship” from China in the disputed waters was “fully...
The United States should maintain its support to the Philippines, particularly in light of China's continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US Vice President Kamala Harris (File Photo from Malacañang) US Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized...
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla (left), Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook, PPAB) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has backed Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday, Jan. 14, denied the allegation of “grand conspiracy” within its ranks to cover-up wrongdoings, particularly in illegal drugs operations. In a statement, the PNP said it has been implementing a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and has been...
Ranking military officials visit the Naval Detachment Mavulis in Mavulis Island, Batanes on Jan. 12, 2025 to assess which improvements are needed in the key outpost located in the northernmost part of the Philippines. (Photo: Philippine Navy) Philippine Navy (PN) chief, Rear Adm. Jose Ma....
Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura (right) passes the 15th Strike Wing's unit color to Brig. Gen. Gerold Gagan in a change of command ceremony held at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Jan. 13, 2025. Gagan replaces Brig. Gen Juliano Llarenas (partially...
The local stock market continued its descent as investors wait for positive catalysts while coming to terms with the prospect of fewer interest rate cuts this year. The main index dropped 43.43 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,299.67 as Industrials led the decline while Miners and the Property...
London-based HSBC projects that the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries will deliver robust economic growth this year, with the peso remaining resilient despite a stronger US dollar. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, James Cheo, HSBC chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India, projected...
