Author: Grace Morales
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Rescue Operation at NAIA Saves Four from Human Trafficking
In a significant operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, four individuals were saved from the clutches of human trafficking, according to the Bureau of Immigration. The rescue took place on January 22 at Terminal 1, where the victims, aged between 28 and 43, were intercepted by the Immigration Protection and Border…
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Philippine Speaker Reinforces Commitment to Sovereignty at World Economic Forum
At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez firmly reiterated the Philippines’ dedication to its territorial integrity. During a panel discussion titled ‘Navigating Asia’s Hotspots,’ Romualdez emphasized President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s resolute stance on protecting Philippine sovereignty, stating that not a single inch of territory would be relinquished. Joined…
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OPAPRU Condemns Basilan Attack, Urges MILF to Investigate
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent attack on government forces in Basilan, which resulted in the death of two soldiers and injuries to twelve others. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, disrupting the peace that the region has been striving to…
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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines
A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Southern Leyte, Philippines, on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of…
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Philippine Navy Enhances Maritime Security with ‘Surface Action Groups’
The Philippine Navy has initiated the deployment of ‘surface action groups,’ consisting of multiple naval vessels, to strengthen the protection of the nation’s maritime territories. This strategic shift, as explained by PN spokesperson Captain John Percie Alcos in a recent interview with the Philippine News Agency, aims to enhance the Navy’s warfighting capabilities. Moving away…
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2024: A Year Free of Piracy in Asian Waters, ReCAAP Reports
In a significant achievement for maritime security, the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) announced that 2024 saw no piracy incidents across Asian waters. This milestone was shared by ReCAAP ISC’s executive director, Krishnaswamy Natarajan, during a press conference in Manila on January…
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New ‘Traslacion’ Feature to Enhance Dinagyang Festival’s Fluvial Procession
ILOILO CITY – The Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo is set to introduce a new element to its fluvial procession this year, with a ‘Traslacion’ or transfer of the Señor Santo Niño image. This addition will precede the main fluvial event, scheduled for January 24, enhancing the religious festivities of the festival. Rev. Fr. Nelson Zerda,…
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5.5 Earthquake Strikes Occidental Mindoro, No Damage Reported
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Occidental Mindoro on Monday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake occurred at 6:42 p.m., centered 23 kilometers northeast of Lubang, at a depth of 116 kilometers. The tremor was classified as tectonic in nature. In Lubang, the earthquake was felt at Intensity IV,…
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Japanese Culture Introduced to Bicol Students Through ‘Hello, Japan’ Program
In a cultural exchange initiative, the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) brought the essence of Japan to students in Bicol. The ‘Hello, Japan’ program, which made its provincial debut, aimed to immerse young Bicolanos in Japanese traditions and heritage. The event took place across three educational institutions in the region on January 17, 2025.…
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