MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government said on Wednesday it is verifying reports of a possible new structure at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a key feature in the West Philippine Sea that has long been a point of tension between Manila and Beijing. The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said relevant government

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The newly appointed commander of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has called on the local press to act as vital partners in maintaining a stable security environment across Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions. Speaking at his first “Meet and Greet” event with the press at Camp Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Wednesday maintained that the Senate leadership reorganization done without her and the rest of her senator-allies was invalid as they failed to reach the required 13 votes, citing the 1987 Constitution. Legarda made the pronouncement as the new Senate majority convened on Wednesday after two days of canceled

ILOILO CITY — Several areas in the Visayas experienced sweltering heat on Wednesday, June 3, with some stations recording “danger” heat index levels despite the onset of the rainy season. Based on the latest five-day computed heat index bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) as of 5 p.m., Roxas

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday, June 3, honored 10 military personnel for their exemplary service during a visit to the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) headquarters here. Teodoro commended the awardees at the division’s Montalvan Hall, pointing out the Department of National Defense’s (DND) continued commitment to supporting

ANGELES CITY — The death toll from the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago here rose to 26 on Thursday evening after responders recovered another victim from the rubble. The Unified Command said the latest casualty was successfully extricated at 6:40 p.m., as search, rescue, and retrieval operations continued at the

Sen. Chiz Escudero Brings Quorum for Senate Session CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senator released a statement over his decision to appear at the Senate session today amid the issues. After two (2) cancelled Senate sessions, the chamber was able to resume their session today with the arrival of one of the members of the former ... Read more

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