Day: September 27, 2024

Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) is holding a six-day inaugural edition of the “Katihan” Patrol that aims to boost the operational capabilities of its participants. In a statement Thursday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the send-off ceremony took place at the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) headquarters at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan on Wednesday, participated by the Army’s major units. “‘Katihan’ Patrol 2024 aims to comprehensively assess the operational capabilities of 153 personnel from various PAMUs [Philippine Army Major Units] through a demanding 50-kilometer patrol exercise covering Bulacan’s rugged terrain,” Dema-ala said. The exercise replicates the United

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the inauguration of the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project, the longest sea-crossing bridge in Mindanao which aims to enhance connectivity and drive economic progress in the region. The PHP8.026-billion Panguil Bay Bridge Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) connects Tangub City in Misamis Occidental and Tubod town in Lanao del Norte. Actual work on the design and construction of the two-way, two-lane bridge connecting the Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte provinces commenced on Feb. 28, 2020 and was completed this month. Land travel time between Misamis

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has directed new Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III to lead a full-scale internal cleanup of the CIDG to restore its integrity and rebuild public confidence. ‘The CIDG must set the highest standard of professionalism and ethical conduct,’ Marbil said in a statement as Torre officially assumed as the 49th chief of the CIDG through a simple turnover ceremony at Camp Crame on Thursday afternoon. ‘I have complete trust in Brig. Gen. Torre’s ability to address the challenges within the CIDG. His proven track

Manila: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has assured the public the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are ready to fully implement the anti-agri economic sabotage law to end agricultural smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding. In a statement on Friday, Recto said Republic Act 12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday, will put an end to rampant smuggling, cartels, profiteering, and hoarding of agricultural products to ensure food security for Filipinos. ‘The new law gives more teeth to the government to relentlessly run after smugglers whose illegal activities undermine

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said cases of influenza-like Illness (ILI) from Jan. 1 to Sept. 14 are 15 percent lower at 117,372 compared to the same period last year. Cases recorded for the same period last year were 137,980, DOH data show. A total of 126 deaths due to ILI were logged from Jan. 1-Sept. 14, also lower than the 142 recorded during the same period in 2023. “While the nationwide decline in flu-like cases is a positive sign, we must remain proactive. We cannot afford to be complacent,’ Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Friday. He