Category: General

Central Luzon: Seven communist rebels have surrendered in Central Luzon in the past two weeks, the Police Regional Office (PRO 3) reported on Thursday. Five of the surrenderees were from Nueva Ecija province, while one was from Aurora and another from Pampanga. According to Philippines News Agency, five rebels affiliated with Alyansa ng Mamamayang Nagkakaisa-Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation (ALMANA-FMMR) turned themselves in to police and military personnel in Nueva Ecija on February 6. They were identified only as “Dodong,” “Boyet,” “Amay,” “Ino,” and “Isto.” Police stated that the five had disclosed being recruited into the communist movement by a certain

Muntinlupa: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday broke ground for a new ‘road safety park’ in Muntinlupa City that seeks to promote active transportation through the construction of road safety features and cycling facilities. The park is being developed on a 3,140-square meter lot at the Muntinlupa Sports Center and will be connected to public road transport. According to Philippines News Agency, the park will include bike lane classes, public transport stops, a road signage park, and a footbridge. These features will be integrated with public road transport to enhance connectivity and accessibility. DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transport and

Iloilo City: Former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday proposed the creation of a Presidential Drug Enforcement Authority to unify and strengthen the country’s fight against illegal drugs. Speaking at the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas proclamation rally in Iloilo City, Sotto stressed the need to consolidate the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) under a single authority that would be in charge of enforcement, prosecution, and rehabilitation. According to Philippines News Agency, Sotto, who was instrumental in the passage of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, said

Manila: Overseas Filipino youth may now deepen their knowledge of the Philippine culture and heritage and reconnect with their roots through the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Youth Leaders in the Diaspora (YouLeaD) Summer Program 2025. In a news release Thursday, CFO Secretary Dante ‘Klink’ Ang II said the program offers an immersive experience that combines cultural exploration, leadership training, and meaningful networking among young Filipinos worldwide. According to Philippines News Agency, the program offers an opportunity for young Filipinos and foreign nationals of Filipino descent to meet other young people their age from around the world. ‘From there, they

Iloilo City: The city government has officially handed over the historic Jaro municipal building to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), following the signing of a deed of usufruct at the Iloilo City hall. According to Philippines News Agency, the transfer marks a significant step for Iloilo City as it becomes the first in the country to host an NCCA regional and cultural hub. Mayor Jerry Tre±as emphasized the building’s importance and expressed confidence in its utilization under the NCCA’s management. The agreement was signed by Tre±as, NCCA Chairperson Victorino Mapa Manalo, NCCA Executive Director Erick Zerrudo,