The Philippine Navy and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have expressed full support for Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s proposal to build an “expeditionary navy” to safeguard the nation’s merchant shipping fleet and maritime interests. Navy spokesperson Captain Marissa Martinez affirmed that developing expeditionary capabilities remains strictly aligned with the military’s defensive mandate under…
The University of the East Junior Warriors halted Far Eastern University-Diliman’s three-game winning streak with an 83-65 victory in the UAAP Season 89 U16 basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Kurt Mercado paced UE with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, and a steal, while teammates Mark Redulfa and Xerone Dixon…
Over 1,100 local and international participants gathered in the Island Garden City of Samal on Sunday for the Damosa Land 5150 triathlon, marking the year’s largest 5150 race weekend in the Philippines. Organized by Sunrise Events Inc., the event features a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer coastal bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run, alongside a shorter…
The Department of Health is set to establish the Negros Island Region’s first mental hospital and drug rehabilitation facility in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental to expand specialized mental healthcare and substance use treatment in the area. To be named the Merceditas J. Montilla Mental Hospital and Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, the project officially moved…
The southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the western section of Southern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. In its early morning bulletin on Sunday, the state weather bureau warned residents in Palawan of possible flash floods or landslides due to…
ASEAN member states may now voluntarily implement the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement ahead of its official entry into force on June 1, 2027. The governments of the 10 member nations—including the Philippines, Brunei, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar—issued a joint declaration allowing the provisional application of the Second Protocol…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology has expressed its full support for the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding government-funded information technology and connectivity projects. In an official statement, the department confirmed that it will formally communicate its complete cooperation to the Ombudsman, offering all necessary records, technical data, and administrative…
By Tracy Cabrera Senator ‘Raffy’ Tulfo and former lady senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares. Sen. Raffy Tulfo and former senator Grace Poe emerged as the leading choices in Tangere’s latest senatorial preference survey for the 2028 elections, following the exclusion of three personalities who had previously ranked among the frontrunners. Tulfo received 39.9 percent voter preference, while…
(Photo: Anadolu) MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia has no aggressive intentions toward European countries and remains open to restoring relations and cooperation with its neighbors. His remarks came during a meeting of Russia’s Military-Industrial Commission on Friday. Putin accused some European leaders of using the war in Ukraine and what he called…
(Photo courtesy of PCG) The United States, Canada and the European Union have expressed concern over the latest actions of the China Coast Guard after a Philippine civilian vessel was damaged in a collision off Palawan on Sept. 18. The incident involved the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat, which…