Day: February 11, 2025

Jolo: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday called for swift justice and accountability following the fatal shooting of Sulu Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Sonatria Gaspar on Feb. 7. “This incident is an attack on our education system. This has no place in our learning spaces, in our communities, and our society. We join our colleagues in BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) in calling for swift justice and accountability,” the DepEd said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, the DepEd will continue to support the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) to ensure

Manila: The Chinese Research Vessel (CRV) Lan Hai 101 is anticipated to reach the northern region of the Philippines late Tuesday afternoon or early evening, as confirmed by a high-ranking naval official. According to Philippines News Agency, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), reported that the Chinese vessel was observed navigating “northward, almost true north.” He noted that the CRV was located west of Subic Bay, approximately four to five hours from Cabra Island, traveling at a speed of 12 knots. This distance roughly translates to 60 nautical miles. Trinidad projected

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is exploring the possibility of using trained birds to address two pressing aviation concerns – illegal drone operations and bird strikes near airports. During a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services on Tuesday, Capt. Ian Michael del Castillo, head of the CAAP Aerialworks Certification and Inspection Division, discussed the agency’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation’s skies. According to Philippines News Agency, Del Castillo mentioned that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has no expertise in the matter but is open to exploring this novel approach. He

San Jose de Buenavista: Simple wreath-laying ceremonies before the statue of the late Antique governor Evelio Javier at the EBJ Freedom Park in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique marked the commemoration of his 39th death anniversary on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, during the short program led by the Antique provincial government, Board Member Pio Jessielito Sumande Jr. said Javier’s leadership symbolizes honesty and integrity. A separate ceremony was also held by the Javier family, led by his younger brother Exequiel and nephew Paolo, who both once served as Antique representatives to Congress. Republic Act 7601, enacted on July

Zamboanga City: The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Tuesday said its operatives seized explosive materials and arrested two individuals in a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Feb. 6. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III identified the suspects as alias ‘Arjemhar’ and ‘Gamar’. They were apprehended after a poseur buyer from the CIDG successfully negotiated the purchase of explosive materials in Barangay Rio Hondo. Seized during the operation were a total of 2,000 pieces of blasting caps, 2,000 pieces of improvised non-electric blasting caps, three rolls of safety fuse commercial, five pieces