BRP Cabra shadows 2 CCG ships until their exit from PH waters

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | February 4, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) BRP Cabra has shadowed two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels to challenge their presence inside the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) until they returned to China. In a statement on Tuesday, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore… Read More BRP Cabra shadows 2 CCG ships until their exit from PH waters

PCG keeps CCG ‘monster ship’ farther from Zambales coastline

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | February 3, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has kept China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed the “monster ship” for its size, farther from the Zambales coastline. In a statement, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said the ship is now 117 nautical… Read More PCG keeps CCG ‘monster ship’ farther from Zambales coastline

Army tightens security protocols to ensure safety in camps, facilities

By Priam Nepomuceno | February 3, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday said it has been implementing “appropriate security protocols” to ensure the safety of its camps and facilities nationwide. “We have been implementing appropriate security protocols to ensure safety and security in all our Army camps. Likewise, we have (strengthened) our intelligence… Read More Army tightens security protocols to ensure safety in camps, facilities

BOC intercepts P10.2M worth of ‘shabu’ hidden in PVC window shipment

MANILA | January 31, 2025 — The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through enhanced profiling and x-ray screening, successfully intercepted a shipment at the Port of Clark containing Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as “Shabu,” concealed inside four (4) aluminum tubes. Weighing approximately 1,502.9269 grams and valued at ₱10.219 million, the shipment originated from the United States… Read More BOC intercepts P10.2M worth of ‘shabu’ hidden in PVC window shipment

5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops

By Benjamin Pulta | January 30, 2025 MANILA – Authorities have arrested five foreign nationals suspected of engaging in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the country. Top officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday presented to the media the five Chinese suspects as well… Read More 5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops

Cebu Pacific to launch direct Clark flights to El Nido and Coron

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, further strengthens its Clark hub with the launch of direct flights from Clark to El Nido and Coron (Busuanga), giving travelers from the Greater Manila Area as well as from North and Central Luzon more opportunities to explore some of the world’s best beaches and island destinations.… Read More Cebu Pacific to launch direct Clark flights to El Nido and Coron

BRP Cabra keeps CCG vessel off Zambales coast

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra’s strategic maneuvering has kept the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3103 from getting closer to the Zambales coastline.  PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, said the vessel continues its vigilant monitoring of Chinese illegal presence within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).  “Through the… Read More BRP Cabra keeps CCG vessel off Zambales coast

Cebu Pacific takes flight as official airline partner of Dinagyang Festival 2025

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is thrilled to bring more Juans to Iloilo to celebrate this year’s Dinagyang Festival as its official airline partner, showcasing the vibrant street performances and cultural festivities this annual event is known for. Held every fourth Sunday of January, the Dinagyang Festival is a renowned celebration that… Read More Cebu Pacific takes flight as official airline partner of Dinagyang Festival 2025

SEC kicks off 2025 Investor Education Roadshow in San Narciso, Zambales

THE Securities and Exchange Commission-Tarlac Extension Office (SEC-TAREO) started the year strong by successfully conducting its first Investor Education Roadshow this 2025 on January 16 at Magsaysay Memorial College of Zambales, Inc. (MMCZI) in San Narciso, Zambales. This collaborative event with MMCZI, one of SEC’s campaign network partners, gathered senior high school and college students,… Read More SEC kicks off 2025 Investor Education Roadshow in San Narciso, Zambales

Villanueva calls for review of bilateral agreements on OFW protection amid new deaths in Kuwait

SENATOR Joel Villanueva, principal author and sponsor of the Department of Migrant Workers Act, exhorted concerned government agencies to leave no stone unturned in the enforcement of laws to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) against maltreatment and abuse. The call was made on the heels of another possible deployment ban on OFWs to Kuwait amid… Read More Villanueva calls for review of bilateral agreements on OFW protection amid new deaths in Kuwait