Day: September 9, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Army has recovered firearms after launching an attack against the remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the mountains of Llorente, Eastern Samar, on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Army’s 802nd Brigade, reported in a phone interview that government troops seized the firearms after rebels belonging to the NPA sub-regional committee Sesame fled their hideout following a 20-minute firefight. “Our troops have not seen any casualty at the clash site. They only found abandoned firearms, backpacks containing personal belongings, food items, and cooking utensils,” Vestuir stated. The operation

Baguio: Over 1,000 government jobs, including positions in the police and military, were presented during a Civil Service Commission (CSC) job fair in Baguio on Tuesday. The event, held at SM City Baguio, was a significant part of the celebration for the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. According to Philippines News Agency, various agencies participated in the job fair, including the city government of Baguio, Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Department of Public Works and Highways, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Department of Social

Makati city: Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) and the MVP Sports Foundation Inc. (MVPSF) have teamed up to cultivate more Filipino athletes capable of competing on the international stage. The agreement was solidified through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by AFI president Tony Lambino, senior director for development programs Emil de Quiros, MVPSF president Al Panlilio, as well as Ayala Corp. chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and MVPSF chair Manny V. Pangilinan. The signing took place in Makati City, witnessed by Philippine Sports Commission Chair Patrick Gregorio. According to Philippines News Agency, the MOU aligns the efforts of AFI’s

Sta. cruz: The Laguna provincial government emphasized the importance of the bamboo industry in promoting livelihood, culture, and innovation during Tuesday’s celebration of the Bamboo Day at the capitol complex in Sta. Cruz town. According to Philippines News Agency, the event was held in line with the nationwide observance of Philippine Bamboo Month and drew more than 200 participants from bamboo enterprises, local government units, regional government agencies, and bamboo professionals. This year’s provincial theme of the celebration is ‘Laguna Bamboo: Growing with Purpose, Rooted in Resilience.’ Provincial information officer Danilo Lucas, in a statement, said Governor Sol Aragones commended

Davao city: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday reported the arrest of three Chinese men for illegally staying in the country. In a statement, Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said authorities arrested Xu Yonglian, 38; Lin Jinxing, 42; and Cai Xiji, 44, in a commercial building in Davao City on Sept. 5 for illegally working in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Xu was found to be misrepresenting himself as a Filipino and using a Filipino name in business dealings in the area, despite holding a working visa petitioned by a company in Binondo, Manila. Lin, on the other