Day: October 8, 2025

South cotabato: Three former communist rebels and two members of a local terrorist group (LTG) turned themselves in to military forces in South Cotabato on Tuesday. Lt. Col. Erwin Felongco, commander of the 38th Infantry Battalion (38th IB), welcomed the former rebels, who presented themselves with their rifles during the surrender rites held at the battalion headquarters in Barangay Kablon, Tupi, South Cotabato. According to Philippines News Agency, the rebels surrendered five high-powered firearms, including two homemade M79 grenade launchers, two M1 Carbine rifles, and one M653 rifle, along with ammunition. Felongco identified the LTG members as former affiliates of

Manila: Bangsamoro Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. led the opening of the Bangsamoro Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) on Tuesday, marking a significant transformation of the former Maguindanao Provincial Hospital (MPH) after 52 years of service. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Sinolinding, a physician, ophthalmologist, and Member of Parliament, praised the hospital staff, acknowledging their dedication and commitment to service. He emphasized that the collective efforts and contributions of everyone involved were crucial in reaching this milestone. Dr. Sinolinding also recalled his initial days as a health frontliner at the facility back in 1991. The inauguration event

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the signing of eight new Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) valued at USD207 million, aiming to bolster the Philippines’ energy security and lessen its reliance on imported fuel. The contracts, which cover exploration areas in Palawan, Sulu, Cagayan, Cebu, and Central Luzon, represent the largest batch of PSCs awarded in Philippine history, including the country’s first-ever native hydrogen exploration deals. According to Philippines News Agency, these service contracts are part of continued efforts to achieve greater energy security, economic stability, and self-reliance. During the ceremony held in Malaca±ang, President Marcos emphasized the country’s heavy

Bacolod city: This highly urbanized city is donating PHP2 million in cash to Bogo City, the worst-hit local government unit (LGU) by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked Cebu province on Sept. 30. ‘I talked to the department heads. The city will donate PHP2 million to Bogo City. As soon as the paperwork is completed, we will turn over the check,’ Mayor Greg Gasataya said in an interview Tuesday afternoon. Bacolod City is simply ‘paying it forward’ for all the assistance it has received from other local government units, he said. According to Philippines News Agency, in the past month,

Manila: The number of houses damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, and nearby provinces on Sept. 30 has reached 62,531, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday. This natural disaster has significantly impacted the region, with thousands of families facing the aftermath. According to Philippines News Agency, the latest situational report from the NDRRMC indicates that 57,677 houses have been classified as “partially damaged,” while 4,854 are considered “totally damaged.” All of these damaged houses are located in Region 7, also known as Central Visayas. The earthquake has