Day: October 29, 2025

Sultan kudarat: Elite police officers from the Special Action Force (SAF) arrested an alleged bombmaker of the Dawlah Islamiyah (DI)-Hassan Group during an operation in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez revealed that the five-hour operation, which began on Tuesday night, was executed following the confirmed presence of JB Mastura, also known as Abu Naim, at his hideout in Barangay Ligao. The SAF commandos, armed with arrest warrants for multiple murder, destructive arson, and violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, secured

Bacolod: “Tanaw,” an alert and reporting system developed by students from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), has emerged victorious in the technology pitching competition of the three-day 2025 Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Climate and Disaster Resilience Visayas leg, which concluded on Wednesday. In the contest results revealed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the UNO-R entry topped a list of ten qualifying teams to secure the grand prize. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Tanaw’ was created by Mark Angelo Navarro and Jules Alfonz Pecaoco, with coaching from Allijah Mckale Rodis. The system is designed to visualize climate

Manila: The government through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday met with flood control experts from the academe to discuss measures to combat the flood problem and the management of water resources. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the meeting, held at the DPWH main office in Port Area, Manila, was conducted in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to find a long-term solution to the country’s flooding issues. Dizon emphasized the importance of broader coordination with experts and other agencies to develop a science-based flood control plan. The meeting

Manila: Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday hailed various organizations for honoring outstanding Filipino teachers, saying it would help uplift the entire education system. According to Philippines News Agency, Angara emphasized that recognitions from the Metrobank Foundation, Princess Maha Chakri Award (PMCA), Antonio L. Cabangon Chua Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon, and Gabay Guro strengthen educators’ morale and affirm the nation’s respect for their work. Angara stated that alongside reforms for teachers, each recognition deepens the nation’s respect for their sacrifice and service. He highlighted ongoing improvements in teacher programs to ensure that every reform leads to

Manila: Negros Oriental provincial officials are demanding long-term solutions to prevent another wastewater spill from an ethanol plant that has impacted thousands and contaminated a protected seascape. Board Member Erwin Michael Macias, chair of the Environmental Committee, said the United Robina Corp. (URC) must ensure its Bais Distillery facilities are improved to avert a recurrence of the weekend lagoon breach. According to Philippines News Agency, the board’s unanimous sentiment came during a special session called in response to growing unrest among coastal residents of Bais City and Manjuyod town. “We want to be assured that the URC distillery’s wastewater treatment