The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterated its commitment to defending the country and the people in welcoming the New Year. “This New Year is an opportunity to renew our commitment to our shared goals and aspirations as an organization. Let us move forward with unity and determination, embracing innovation, strengthening partnerships, and remaining…
A grenade explosion inside a carnival in Matalam, North Cotabato left one dead and about five others injured minutes before New Year on Tuesday night. The blast occurred at about 11:50 p.m. in a crowded carnival area in Sitio Condring, Barangay Marbel, according to Matalam Vice Mayor Ralph Ryan Rafael. An initial police report identified…
The regional capital and nearby towns welcomed the New Year in total darkness due to a 10-hour unscheduled power interruption due to a cut power line of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The blackout began at 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday and power was restored around 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday. The NGCP said the widespread outage…
As 2025 beckons, so does a new beginning for Terrafirma. Vic Manuel is keeping his fingers crossed the Dyip will be able to turn things around when the team resumes its campaign in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. As things stand now, the franchise is still the only winless team at 0-7 during the holiday break,…
The local media community in Cagayan de Oro City mourned in 2024 the loss of several colleagues who played key roles in fostering press freedom and strengthening ties with stakeholders. On June 2, Henry Lasola, one of the oldest members of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC), passed away at 86. Lasola, a veteran…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended his heartfelt New Year’s greetings to Filipinos across the country and abroad, urging them to draw inspiration from acts of courage, compassion, and bayanihan (spirit of community and cooperation) as the nation embarks on the journey into 2025. In his New Year’s message, Marcos acknowledged the challenges the country faced…
Three weather systems will bring rains over a large portion of the country on the first day of 2025, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Wednesday. In its 4:00 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, and the provinces of Palawan, Romblon, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and…
A crew member of a Philippine-flagged cargo ship that sank off Northern Samar province has drowned, and one other is still missing, the Philippine Coast Guard (PSG) said on Tuesday. Apprentice Seaman John Limuel Ballesta of the PCG Northern Samar station told Xinhua in a telephone interview that the vessel MV Jerlyn Khatness, with 15…