DAVAO CITY — The Army command in Bukidnon on Thursday announced a significant combat gain — one of several required — as part of its campaign to eliminate the presence of communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels along the province’s border with Agusan del Sur. A special team entered a once-forward camp of the guerrillas
Read More »Most of ‘Safer Cities’ violators were released with warnings — PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The majority of violators apprehended under the “Safer Cities” program of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were released after being given warnings. The data came from the PNP. Of 9,810 individuals recorded violating local ordinances across Metro Manila on April 10, a total of 4,011 were fined, 91 were charged, while 5,708
Read More »Marcos OKs Army aviation insignia, Mikee Romero named first awardee
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the official aviation insignia of the Philippine Army, marking a milestone in the development of its aviation arm and formalizing a symbol of identity for Army aviators. The design, cleared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, underscores the regiment’s growing role in air mobility,
Read More »Shabu worth P112,000 and gun seized in Laguna police operation
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Police arrested a suspected drug pusher on Friday, April 10, and seized more than P112,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) and an illegal firearm in a buy-bust operation in Siniloan, Laguna. Colonel Sandro Jay Tafalla, Laguna police chief, reported Saturday that local anti-illegal drugs operatives collared the suspect, identified as “Rhime,”
Read More »Legarda reaffirms value of heroism in tribute to Death March heroes
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda called on Filipinos to embrace heroism through discipline, sacrifice, and selflessness while honoring Filipino heroes whose courage secured the nation’s freedom and peace during the Capas Commemoration. At the Capas National Shrine in Tarlac, site of the Bataan Death March and Camp O’Donnell where thousands of Filipino and American
Read More »LTFRB suspends TNVS unit, summons driver over Xyriel Manabat incident
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operation of a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) unit, the board announced on Saturday. It also issued a show cause order (SCO) against the driver. The actions stem from an incident involving actress Xyriel Manabat. This follows an initial statement from
Read More »Airports boost safety and service for Songkran festival 2026
Thailand’s Department of Airports has announced a package of enhanced measures for the Songkran 2026 holiday period, promising smoother journeys for passengers travelling through regional airports across the country. The initiative, themed “Smart Travel Songkran 2026,” was unveiled on April 10 and falls in line with the Ministry of Transport’s campaign “Leave Anytime, Arrive Safely.” …
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Read More »Beat the heat: Simple ways to cool your home
Feeling the summer heat? With the sun blazing and temperatures rising, we all wish our homes could be our refuge from this sweltering weather. Here are some ideas to keep your home cool this season. Window treatments Windows are primary entry points for heat. If you live in a condo unit with windows facing the
Read More »Inside Coachella 2026: A guide to this year’s biggest acts
This year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival highlights the rising influence of Asian artists, featuring performers from the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan as part of its star-studded lineup. Headlining the festival are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, while highly anticipated performances are expected from KATSEYE, BIGBANG, BINI, Taemin, PinkPantheress, and Laufey—each
Read More »House fast-tracks energy crisis measures for May 4 session
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives is expediting a package of measures aimed at addressing the energy crisis, with legislation expected to be ready when Congress holds a session on May 4. Among the measures being considered are incentives that promote cleaner, more sustainable transport, including support for electric vehicles and related industries. Measures
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