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4 dead as landslides hit Benguet, Rizal
by Michael Punongbayan - August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
ontinuous rainfall over the past days due to tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon or habagat has left at least four people dead, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
RIMPAC: Philippine bags 3rd spot
by Michael Punongbayan - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy has won third place in one of the major Rim of the Pacific  events in Hawaii.
Philippines formally deposits Panatag Shoal chart with UN
by Michael Punongbayan - August 2, 2026 - 1:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that the Philippines formally deposited its official nautical chart of Panatag Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc and its surrounding maritime...
‘Pro-China government officials must resign’
by Michael Punongbayan - August 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Government officials, especially those elected into office, who are siding with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea should consider resigning from their posts, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr....
21 Pinoy seafarers rescued from Black Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Twenty-one Filipino seafarers affected by drone strikes on vessels in the Black Sea were successfully rescued, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
Philippines, US boost fight vs HIV, TB
by Michael Punongbayan - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and the United States have signed an agreement boosting efforts against the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB).
Japan hails Senate honoring 70th year of friendship
by Michael Punongbayan - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Japanese embassy in Manila lauded yesterday the Senate’s passage of a resolution commemorating and honoring 70 years of friendship between the Philippines and Japan.
NPA leader, Fil-Am nabbed in Laguna
by Michael Punongbayan - July 31, 2026 - 12:00am
An alleged leader of the New People’s Army and a Filipino-American woman believed connected to the communist group have been arrested in Cabuyao, Laguna, the military reported yesterday.
Teodoro hands off on PAF base chief’s case
by Michael Punongbayan - July 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has vowed not to meddle in an issue involving the chief of the Col. Ernesto Ravina Air Base, who has been declared persona non grata by the Sangguniang Bayan of Capas in Ta...
AFP gets maritime equipment, training from EU
by Michael Punongbayan - July 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is set to receive maritime surveillance and monitoring equipment from the European Union along with a specialized training program for Filipino troops under a historic...
Conflict, security tackled at TAC meet
by Michael Punongbayan - July 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy, maritime security and cooperation and addressing emerging threats and challenges were among the key issues highlighted in the first high-level conference among key parties...
‘Provisional understanding’ with China confirmed by DFA
by Michael Punongbayan - July 24, 2026 - 12:00am
 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed yesterday the existence of a “provisional understanding” with China – not a provisional agreement – over routine rotation and resupply...
Nafarrete named new AFP chief
by Michael Punongbayan - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of National Defense yesterday announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as the new chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, replacing Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., who retired...
Rubio in Philippines to boost ASEAN ties
by Michael Punongbayan - July 19, 2026 - 12:00am
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to arrive in the country today for a five-day visit to attend the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila.
At least 44 nations back Arbitral Award
by Michael Punongbayan - July 19, 2026 - 12:00am
At least 44 countries have openly supported the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China’s expansive maritime claims over almost the whole South China Sea, 10 years after it was handed down by the Permanent...
Military backs DOJ’s proposed maritime law unit
by Michael Punongbayan - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The military has expressed its full support for the Department of Justice decision to establish a DOJ maritime law unit, as the Philippines and several other nations celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2016...
Inday death toll now 26; 14 missing
by Michael Punongbayan - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The death toll from Typhoon Inday increased to 26 yesterday with at least 14 people still missing.
17 reported dead from Inday, habagat
by Michael Punongbayan - July 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Coupled with the enhanced habagat or southwest monsoon, Typhoon Inday has left at least 17 people dead, nine others missing and more than 500,000 people affected across the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction...
Heavy rains trigger deadly landslides
by Michael Punongbayan - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Incessant, heavy monsoon rain enhanced by Typhoon Inday triggered landslides in Mindanao yesterday, killing at least 10 people in Sarangani and Lanao del Norte.
Pinoys urged to continue defending Arbitral Award
by Michael Punongbayan - July 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Ten years after the Philippines won its case against China’s expansive maritime claims over almost the entire South China Sea (SCS), Filipinos are being urged to continue defending the 2016 Arbitral Award against...
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