Security Situation in Mindanao Assessed
Since his appointment as the first commander of the Joint Task Force Mindanao, Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino, continues to drop round and check on the situation of the military units…
1.5 Million Sinovac Vaccines Delivered to Philippines
An additional 1.5 million doses of government-procured CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccines developed by Sinovac Biotech Ltd. arrived at the NAIA Terminal 3 on Thursday morning, July 22, 2021. This latest shipment…
Manila Roads Need Cleaning, Declogging
Responding to a recent flooding report, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently conducted declogging and cleaning of drainage inlets around various roads in the city of Manila.…
Rising, Alarming Covid Cases in Gensan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – National Task Force against COVID 19 Chief Implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr visited this city to personally assess the health situation and provide…
5 ASG Members Surrender in Lamitan, Basilan
Five Abu Sayyaf Group members under the late Isnilon Hapilon surrendered to the military in Lamitan City, Basilan on July 19, 2021, the WestMinCom Commander said. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan,…
200 Loose Firearms Surrendered in Basilan Island
Local chief executives of Basilan yielded more than two hundred loose firearms to the military in support of the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Program implementation in the province.…
Bureau of Customs Clarifies COA Findings on Trust Funds
Following the recent Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) of the Commission on Audit (COA), the Bureau of Customs (BOC) clarified that all necessary justifications have already been forwarded and discussed with…
Philippine Customs Tightens Border Security Measures
As part of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) commitment to enhance its border security efforts, the Enforcement Group’s Water Patrol Division on July 12, 2021 kicked-off the Small Boat Operation…
Cebu City Gets Dedicated Bicycle Lanes
With the completion of the network of dedicated bicycle lanes, bikers in Metro Cebu, Metro Davao and Metro Manila will no longer have to compete with motorists for safe spaces…
Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez Tests Positive of Covid-19
Former Filipino actor and now Ormoc City Mayor Richard I. Gomez has made a public admission on the status of his health: he tested positive of Covid-19 virus. In a…
AFP Spokesman Arevalo Retires from Military Service
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — Marine Major General Edgard Arevalo formally relinquished his posts as Commander of the AFP Education, Training, and Doctrine Command and as AFP Spokesperson as he…
Perspective on Public Transport System of the Philippines
By DOTr Asec G Hope Libiran In the Philippines, whenever people earn enough money, people still go out of their way to get that new car— a symbol of their…