Day: October 30, 2025

Bibbiano: A convent of Italian nuns has initiated a self-defense course for women concerned about gender-based violence. The Maria Ausiliatrice Institute has collaborated with the local Uchi Oroshi Judo Sports Association to offer this month-long program. According to Philippines News Agency, the course is supported by the Bibbiano town council and coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25. The nuns emphasized their commitment to social issues and the protection of vulnerable groups, stating their desire to demonstrate sensitivity towards women’s safety. The program is held every Wednesday throughout November, focusing on self-defense

Moises padilla: The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has initiated an investigation into the clash between troops of the Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) and remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Oct. 28. The incident claimed the life of a six-year-old boy believed to have been hit by the indiscriminate firing of the fleeing rebels. According to Philippines News Agency, NOCPPO Director Col. Dennis Wenceslao stated that efforts are being made to establish the circumstances of the incident and ensure accountability while extending assistance to the child’s family. “We deeply sympathize

Pasay city: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has announced the formal acceptance of five new S-70i “Black Hawk” helicopters, set to take place on November 6. This event will occur during a ceremony at the Presidential Air Wing Hangar of Villamor Air Base. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman will serve as the guest of honor at the ceremony. According to Philippines News Agency, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco confirmed in an interview that the helicopters were delivered on October 20. Following their delivery, the aircraft underwent a technical inspection and acceptance committee (TIAC) inspection from October 22 to 28, which

Pagalungan: Police are hunting two men on a motorcycle who shot and killed a municipal government worker here Wednesday afternoon. The Pagalungan Municipal Police identified the victim as Christopher Malingco, a job order worker at the Pagalungan Civil Registrar’s Office and a resident of Pikit, North Cotabato. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Sultan Salman Sapal, Maguindanao del Sur Provincial Police director, said the local police have identified persons of interest in the killing. ‘Manhunt is ongoing,’ said Capt. Datumasla Mangalangkat, Pagalungan police chief. The victim was riding on the back of a motorcycle driven by a co-worker when they

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. left Manila on Thursday for South Korea to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, where he is expected to push for stronger regional trade and investment ties. The President and his delegation departed from Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at 12:45 p.m. and are set to arrive in this coastal city later in the day. Upon arrival, he will meet with members of the Filipino community before joining APEC-related activities. According to Philippines News Agency, at the APEC CEO Summit, Marcos will deliver a keynote address before top business