Tag: Security
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Philippine Military Stays Vigilant Against NPA to Safeguard 2025 Elections
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is maintaining its high alert status against the New People’s Army (NPA) to ensure the 2025 midterm elections remain undisturbed by communist insurgents. Despite recent successful military operations that have significantly weakened the NPA, the AFP is not lowering its guard, according to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth…
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Bicol’s Department of Education Gears Up for Midterm Elections
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education in Bicol, known as DepEd-5, has begun the process of preparing its classrooms and training its teachers for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to DepEd-5 Director Gilbert Sadsad, approximately 30,000 teachers are expected to take on roles as election board inspectors, though…
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PCSO Denounces Alleged Data Breach as Fabricated
MANILA – The head of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Mel Robles, has firmly rejected claims of a data breach as ‘fake news’. Robles stated that no such incident occurred and no hacking attempts on the PCSO’s systems were successful. He emphasized that no reports were made to the Department of Information and Communications…
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PCSO Denounces Alleged Data Breach as Fabricated Story
MANILA – The head of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Mel Robles, has firmly rejected claims spread across social media that the agency suffered a data breach. Robles labeled the reports as ‘fake news’ and assured the public that no such incident occurred. He emphasized that no breach or hacking attempt on PCSO’s systems…
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Negros Occidental Police Commits to Election Security Amid Volcanic Threat
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has pledged to focus on ensuring safety during the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, despite the looming threat of an eruption from Mt. Kanlaon. This commitment was made clear by NOCPPO director Col. Rainerio De Chavez during a peace covenant signing ceremony at Camp Alfredo…
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NNIC Boosts Security at NAIA with New Screening Staff
The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), responsible for managing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has recently onboarded 342 new screening personnel to enhance security measures. These individuals, all certified by the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), include 195 screeners for non-passengers, 18 supervisors for non-passenger areas, and 129 screeners focused on access control. According…
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33 Areas in Central Visayas Flagged as ‘Election Areas of Concern’ for Mid-Term Elections
In preparation for the upcoming mid-term elections on May 12, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has pinpointed 33 locations within the region as ‘election areas of concern’. This announcement was made by Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the director of Police Regional Office-7, during a press conference on February 12, 2025. The classification…
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Philippine Army Launches Task Force HOPE in Eastern Visayas for Peaceful Elections
In a significant move to ensure the integrity of the upcoming local elections, the Philippine Army has officially launched Task Force HOPE (Honest, Orderly, and Peaceful Elections) in Eastern Visayas. The activation ceremony took place on February 11, 2025, at the 8th Infantry Division headquarters in Catbalogan City, Samar, marking a renewed commitment to a…
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Marcos Jr. Seeks Enhanced Military Cooperation with Cambodia Amid Regional Tensions
In a significant diplomatic engagement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Manila, expressing a desire for more regular military training exchanges between their nations. The meeting, held at Malacañan Palace, focused on deepening bilateral ties amidst growing security concerns in the South China Sea and…
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Quezon City Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rates from October 2024 to February 2025
MANILA – Quezon City has experienced a notable decrease in crime rates, with a 14.12% reduction from October 2024 to February 1, 2025, compared to the previous year’s figures, according to Acting Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director, Col. Melecio Buslig, Jr. This period saw a decrease from 701 to 602 incidents of focus crimes,…
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