Author: Miko Alvarez
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Filipino Athletes Shine with Three Silver Medals at APPT Manila Open
In a dazzling display of skill and sportsmanship, Filipino athletes secured three silver medals at the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Manila Open, held at Padel Play in Mandaluyong City on a thrilling Sunday night. Joanna Tao Yee Tan and Mariam Yasmin Garsin, showcasing their prowess, clinched a silver in the pro female category, narrowly…
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Heroes Honored: Army Marks One Year Since Fierce North Negros Battle
In a solemn ceremony, the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) gathered to remember the sacrifices and lives lost during the intense week-long conflict known as the ‘Battle of Pinapugasan’ in Barangay Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental. The clashes, which occurred from February 21 to 27, 2024, in Sitio Mansulao, were commemorated on the first…
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New PHP14-M Pasalubong Center Near Manaoag Basilica to Enhance Tourism
A new PHP14-million Pasalubong Center is currently under construction next to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Manaoag, Pangasinan, with completion expected within the year. This development is designed to enhance the tourist experience in the area, which is already a popular destination for faith-based tourism. Manaoag Mayor Jeremy Rosario expressed…
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DILG Secretary Remulla Urges Swift Emergency Response Enhancements
During a visit to Iloilo City on February 21, 2025, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla emphasized the critical need for enhanced emergency response and public safety measures. His tour included stops at the regional offices of the DILG, Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and…
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Urgent Alert: Filipino Workers Lured into Global Scam Networks, Senator Demands Action
In a pressing call to action, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarms about the dangerous recruitment of Filipinos into international scam operations. Highlighting the severe risks involved, including human trafficking and torture, Gatchalian insists that immediate steps must be taken to protect unsuspecting job seekers. Intelligence reports have revealed that criminal syndicates are exploiting Filipinos’…
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Red Tide Alert Issued for Two Bays in Surigao
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Caraga region (BFAR-13) has raised a red tide alert for Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur and Litalit Bay in San Benito, Siargao Island. This warning was announced on Tuesday from Butuan City. Tests conducted on shellfish from these locations confirmed the presence of paralytic shellfish…
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Northern Mindanao Police Arrest 29 for Gun Ban Violations in Month-Long Operation
In a concerted effort to uphold election security, the Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) has apprehended 29 individuals for breaching the election gun ban over the course of a month. The operation, which spanned from January 12 to February 12, involved setting up more than 13,400 checkpoints across the region. PRO-10 Director Brig.…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Urges Direct Market Sales of Onions to Control Prices
The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has called on onion farmers and traders to take their initial harvests straight to local markets, bypassing cold storage facilities. This directive, announced by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., aims to curb the rising retail prices of onions as the country anticipates the peak harvest season and…
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Philippine Coast Guard Defends Use of ‘West Philippine Sea’ in National Legislation
In a robust defense of national terminology, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, has criticized Sagip party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta for questioning the legitimacy of the term ‘West Philippine Sea’. Tarriela argued that there is no legal impediment to incorporating the term into Philippine laws, emphasizing its widespread…
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Senate President Escudero Schedules Impeachment Trial Post-SONA
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero has declared that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will commence following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. During a press conference, Escudero confirmed that the impeachment court would begin its session on June 2, refuting claims that the…
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