The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Sundat that it has prolonged restrictions on aircraft operations in the vicinity of Mayon Volcano as volcanic activity continues to intensify. In a Notice to Airmen (Notam), Caap said flights are prohibited within the airspace surrounding the volcano from ground level up to 11,000 feet until…
The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) reported a slight decline in crime in the region in 2025, alongside increased enforcement against illegal drugs, criminal gangs, wanted persons and loose firearms. In a media release on Sunday, the PRO-3 said that in 2025, it recorded 10,725 operational accomplishments in the anti-illegal drugs campaign that led to…
Photo courtesy of Office of the Chief PNP/Facebook. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it dismissed 1,120 personnel and suspended 1,425 others last year following the resolution of thousands of administrative cases. PNP records showed penalties were imposed in more than half of the 4,203 administrative complaints filed in 2025, involving a total of 6,527…
The Philippine government on Sunday called for a peaceful resolution to the escalating crisis in Venezuela following a reported U.S. military operation that targeted the South American nation’s leadership. In a statement issued January 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed concern over the “evolving situation” and urged all parties involved to exercise maximum…
BEIJING — The U.S. military strike against Venezuela and capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, has shocked the international community, triggering a steady stream of condemnation and serious concerns worldwide. On Saturday, the United States, as said by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social, “carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and…
The National Capital Region Police Office plans to cut the duration of the 2026 Traslacion from over 20 hours last year to about 10 to 12 hours. Police Major Hazel Asilo, head of NCRPO-Public Information Office, said preparations are focused on security while ensuring the smooth movement of the Jesus Nazareno image from Quirino Grandstand…
Photo courtesy of Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling has ordered the release of all applications for licenses and registrations of socialized housing projects that are complete and compliant within the first 10 working days of 2026. The move is aimed…
Photo courtesy of Joan Bondoc, Philippine News Agency (PNA). Thousands of devotees gathered at Quiapo Church on Sunday to attend the first Mass of the year, ahead of the annual Black Nazarene celebrations. The feast, which runs from January 7 to 9, draws worshippers from across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Manila authorities reported a…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is being called to veto around ₱319 billion in the 2026 General Appropriations Act, which a watchdog flagged as containing questionable and last-minute allocations. Social Watch Philippines claimed that major adjustments were made outside public scrutiny, undermining the transparency of the bicameral process for the ₱6.793-trillion budget. The bicameral conference committee…
The Quezon City government recorded 40 firework-related injuries from December 21, 2025 to January 2, 2026, posting a steep decline from the 107 cases logged during the same holiday period last year. City epidemiology data showed that most of those hurt were bystanders, with 29 cases involving passive exposure to fireworks, while 11 involved individuals…