Day: December 26, 2021

Three members of the Philippine Army have been arrested following a shooting incident that left six persons wounded in Taguig City on Christmas Day. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. on Sunday identified the suspects as Capt. Nheiljay Maguddayao Garcia, 31; Probationary 2Lt. Felomino Maguddayao Garcia, 30; and 1Lt. […]

Gen. Dionardo Carlos, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, on Sunday said the PNP is ready to assist local government units (LGUs) and concerned government agencies in distributing cash assistance in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. He said the PNP units are awaiting further instructions and coordination with concerned government agencies for smooth implementation of the […]

At least two suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed and some war materiel were recovered in a clash with military and police troops in a remote village of Barcelona town, Sorsogon province on Christmas Day, a military report said on Sunday. Maj. John Paul Belleza, 9th Infantry Division public affairs chief, said combined […]

Philippine Air Force Blackhawk helicopters delivered goods for soldiers on Christmas Day as they had to forgo time with their families to perform relief and rehabilitation missions in Typhoon Odette-affected villages in Leyte. Capt. Ryan Layug, the Joint Task Force (JTF) Storm spokesperson who is in Maasin City, said the Armed Forces of the Philippines […]

A “chef de mission” meeting is set in early January as preparations shift to high gear with under only five months before the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) opening ceremony in Hanoi on May 12 next year, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Sunday. The meeting will be held face-to-face […]

The year 2021 saw Region 3 (Central Luzon) on the recovery path amid the continuing threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Despite the continuous challenges brought by the health crisis, the regional economy is starting to bounce back following the easing of movement of people, goods, and services. The National Economic and Development Authority […]