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Three Years After the Pamplona Massacre, a Province Reflects on Violence, Power and the Long Road to Justice

NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines — Three years have passed since the morning when gunfire shattered the quiet town of Pamplona and claimed the life of Governor Roel R. Degamo along with nine others. The killings on March 4, 2023, stunned the Philippines and forced a national reckoning with the persistent dangers of political violence in local Read more about Three Years After the Pamplona Massacre, a Province Reflects on Violence, Power and the Long Road to Justice

Philippine Army Holds Multi-Sector Cyber Exercise to Strengthen National Cyber Resilience

The Philippine Army conducted a three-day multi-sector cyber exercise in Fort Bonifacio bringing together military, government and private sector experts to strengthen national cyber resilience against evolving digital threats.

March 8, 2026
Feature
Alyana Pages

Government Warns Gas Stations Against Premature Fuel Price Hikes

The Department of Energy warns oil companies and gas stations not to impose advance fuel price hikes as global oil tensions drive pump prices higher across the Philippines.

March 7, 2026
Local News
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Barangay Watchman Killed in Pipe Attack After Dispute Over Electricity Bill in Negros Oriental

A 64-year-old barangay tanod was killed after being struck with a metal pipe by a neighbor following a dispute over an electricity bill in Sitio Ilaya 2, Barangay Tinayunan, Guihulngan City on March 7, authorities said.

March 7, 2026
Government
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Government Orders Strict Energy Conservation Across Agencies

The Philippine government orders all agencies to adopt strict energy conservation measures, including a four-day on-site workweek, reduced official travel, and limits on electricity and fuel use under Memorandum Circular No. 114.

Philippine Air Force Restructures Reserve Units to Strengthen National Defense Readiness

The Philippine Air Force reorganized its reserve structure, deactivating seven units and activating new regional reserve wings to strengthen operational readiness nationwide.

Reservists From Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur Reinforce Army Units in Northern Luzon War Games

Reservists from Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur joined Philippine Army units in Northern Luzon for the ongoing Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “Katihan” 03-2026, highlighting the growing integration of reserve forces and strengthening operational readiness across multiple Army divisions.

₱10.35 Million in Marijuana Plants Uprooted in Remote Sulu Operation

KALINGALAN CALUANG, Sulu — In a coordinated sweep across a remote barangay in this island municipality, government forces on Tuesday eradicated what authorities described as more than ₱10 million worth of fully grown marijuana plants, underscoring the Philippine government’s continuing campaign to suppress illegal drug cultivation in far-flung areas of Mindanao. The operation, carried out Read more about ₱10.35 Million in Marijuana Plants Uprooted in Remote Sulu Operation

November 20, 2025
Government
Fatima Tancinco

The Most Dangerous Defense in a Democracy: “Walang Alam Ang Presidente”

The most dangerous defense anyone can offer a sitting president is this:“Walang alam ang presidente.” Yet that is the shield Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson now holds up for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he confirms the existence of a staggering ₱100-billion insertion list and a 25 percent SOP system embedded deep in the country’s infrastructure Read more about The Most Dangerous Defense in a Democracy: “Walang Alam Ang Presidente”

September 26, 2025
Government
Fatima Tancinco

State Auditors, Too: The Rotten Core of Institutional Failure

State Auditors, Too: The Rotten Core of Institutional Failure Corruption in the Philippines is never just about stolen billions or shoddy projects. It is about the rot that eats away at the very institutions meant to protect the public interest. The current flood-control scandal, involving overpriced contracts, ghost dikes, and politically connected contractors, is not Read more about State Auditors, Too: The Rotten Core of Institutional Failure