Day: December 4, 2025

Dumaguete: The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday assured media practitioners in Negros Oriental that their concerns will be addressed as it advances the Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists. Marc Louis Siapno, head of the CHR’s Strategic Communication Division, said at a stakeholders’ dialogue here that he would raise the concerns of the Negros Oriental media with an inter-agency group overseeing the action plan’s development and implementation. According to Philippines News Agency, Siapno emphasized the importance of listening to the journalists’ concerns as a crucial first step in determining the necessary solutions. He addressed more

Manila: From tens of thousands during their heyday, the number of New People’s Army (NPA) rebels all over the country has dwindled to less than 1,000, a ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said Thursday, citing a “recent report.” According to Philippines News Agency, NTF-ELCAC Executive Director Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr. stated in a media briefing marking the 7th founding anniversary of the task force that a recent report indicates there are only 780 NPAs all over the country. Torres highlighted that this figure is relatively small compared to their peak in

Tanjay city: The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental is maintaining a vigilant stance against the remnants of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), who continue to pose a threat with potential liquidation activities. According to Philippines News Agency, Capt. Marlon Mopiang, public information officer of the Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade based in Tanjay City, confirmed that at least four fatalities in Negros Oriental this year have been attributed to NPA actions. These incidents occurred in July and September across Tayasan, Guihulngan City, and Canlaon City. Legal proceedings are underway, with one case already filed in court and another awaiting a

Zamboanga del sur: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has officially inaugurated a new substation in Zamboanga del Sur province. The newly constructed PCG substation and billeting quarters are located in Barangay Poblacion in the coastal town of Lapuyan. The inauguration of the facility marked an important milestone in improving maritime safety, security, and public service in Zamboanga Peninsula, as it will serve Lapuyan and its neighboring municipalities. According to Philippines News Agency, Capt. Anuar Inidal, deputy commander of the Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM), stated, “Let this new sub-station be a symbol of our commitment to safeguarding our maritime

Davao city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering support for government troops and strengthening security operations in Mindanao. Marcos made the commitment during his visit to the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) at Camp Panacan in Davao City, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a Facebook post. According to Philippines News Agency, in a security briefing, Marcos was updated on Eastmincom’s anti-insurgency operations, maritime patrols, and disaster response efforts, underscoring its crucial role as a steadfast pillar of national security. Officials briefed him on the peace and order situation, including updates on internal and external security