Category: General

CEBU CITY: The chief of the Visayas Command on Monday awarded an achievement medal to a K9 dog named ‘Itum’ for its significant role in combat operations. The Aspin, a local breed tracking dog, was instrumental in a series of encounters that led soldiers to discover the remains of a New People’s Army (NPA) member and a firearm. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, the Viscom chief, conferred the Military Working Dog Achievement Medal to Itum for its exemplary performance during a four-day pursuit operation from November 21 to 24 against NPA members in Barangay Gatuslao, Candoni

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has initiated criminal proceedings against members of a militant group accused of assaulting police officers during a Bonifacio Day protest in Manila on November 30. The charges, filed with the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office, include violations of Batas Pambansa 880, or the Public Assembly Act of 1985, direct assault, and disobedience to a person in authority. These charges target a leader and several unidentified individuals, known as John Does, from the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), according to PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo during a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City. According to

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday paid tribute to persons with disabilities during the flag raising ceremony in observance of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. Gracing the event as guest of honor was National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Executive Director Glenda Relova, who delivered the keynote message. According to Philippines News Agency, Relova emphasized the significance of this year’s theme, ‘Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,’ as a reminder of the critical role of PWDs in nation building. She urged everyone to continue amplifying

Manila: A year to remember in Philippine sports annals will be celebrated by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) in grand fashion as it holds its annual Awards Night on Jan. 27, 2025, at The Manila Hotel. The country’s oldest media organization, headed by The Philippine Star sports editor Nelson Beltran, will honor the best and brightest personalities and entities who made the country proud in the year about to end. According to Philippines News Agency, in a memorable 2024 campaign, the Philippines elevated its standards by gaining a first-ever double gold medal in the Olympics courtesy of dynamic gymnast Carlos

DUMAGUETE CITY: Government workers of this capital city and the provincial government of Negros Oriental were the first to try out the automated counting machines (ACM) during the start of the Commission on Elections or Comelec’s roadshow and demonstration on Monday. Lawyer Ian Macaraya, Dumaguete City election officer, highlighted the significance of this event as it marks the initial phase of familiarizing local officials with the technology to be used in the upcoming 2025 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the demonstration and lecture on the ACM were conducted following the morning flag-raising rites at the city hall. A group