Day: September 2, 2025

Masbate: Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a series of encounters with government forces in two barangays in Mobo, Masbate over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Frank Roldan, chief of the 9th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office, identified the NPA rebels as alias “Lito” and “Roco”. Recovered from the rebels were several firearms, equipment, subversive documents, and personal belongings. “Our government troops are actively conducting focused military operations to ensure the safety of our citizens and communities, particularly in the remote areas of Bicol. Following a report from a concerned individual about

Naga city: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) is set to deploy more than 3,000 police officers to ensure the safety of the anticipated over 1.5 million devotees, pilgrims, and tourists participating in the upcoming Pe±afrancia Festival in Naga City this month. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. stated that preparations are 90 percent complete for the largest annual religious event in the Bicol region. He emphasized that the contingency plan accommodates more participants and highlights traffic management as a crucial part of the security measures. The effort is a collaborative one, involving

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to ‘rediscover and reclaim’ the nation’s maritime identity, emphasizing that the protection of the seas is vital not only for sovereignty but also for the survival and legacy of future generations. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the importance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) 2025 as a call to embrace the Philippines’ seafaring heritage. In his message, Marcos encouraged unity among Filipinos in caring for the country’s seas and shores, underlining that this effort is crucial to safeguarding national sovereignty and the legacy passed

Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released PHP6.767 billion to fund the Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA) for medical workers in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved this allocation to cover 1,411,546 PHEBA claims spanning from 2021 to 2023. These claims originate from local government units, private health facilities, state universities, and other institutions across the nation. The funds have been sourced from the Strengthening Assistance for Government Infrastructure and Social Programs (SAGIP) under the Unprogrammed Appropriations of the 2025 General Appropriations Act. The national government had previously authorized

Subic: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday pledged to restore the Philippines’ status as a global shipbuilding hub, marking the revival of Subic’s shipyard through HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines, Inc., as the first step in reclaiming its position among the world’s top shipbuilding nations. According to Philippines News Agency, the President highlighted that from 2014 to 2018, the Philippines was among the top five shipbuilders globally, with an annual production of 1.2 million to 2 million gross tons of vessels. This momentum was lost in 2019 when Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Philippines, Inc. (HHIC-Phil) went bankrupt, leaving the