Santa Catalina Scraps 78th Fiesta Events Due to Fuel Crisis
Santa Catalina suspends major fiesta celebrations including Pakol Festival due to national energy emergency and rising fuel costs.
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Retired General Oban Tapped to Lead National Security Council
President Marcos appoints retired general Eduardo Oban Jr. as national security adviser, replacing Eduardo Año who resigned due to health reasons.
NAPOLCOM Greenlights 7,516 Police Officer Advancements for 2026
Philippine National Police announces promotion of over 7,500 personnel in first quarter cycle, emphasizing merit-based advancement and accountability.
Armed Forces Alert Filipino Diaspora on Rebel Recruitment
The 2nd Infantry Division raises concerns about Filipino-American activists recruited by communist rebels following recent encounters in Mindoro.
NSC: Lab Tests Confirm Chinese Vessels Used Toxic Cyanide
National Security Council confirms Chinese vessels used toxic cyanide near Ayungin Shoal, threatening marine life and Filipino personnel.
Three-Nation Maritime Training Wraps Up in West Philippine Sea
Philippine, US, and Australian forces conducted multilateral maritime activities in West Philippine Sea from April 9-12, marking 16th such exercise.
Four Nabbed in ₱102.5-M Fake Cancer Drug Sting in Makati
Four suspects arrested in Makati for selling fake cancer drugs worth over ₱102 million in PNP entrapment operation.
Authorities Seize ₱1.1B in Counterfeit Tobacco Products from Cebu Facility
PNP dismantles massive illegal cigarette manufacturing operation in Lapu-Lapu City, arresting Chinese nationals and seizing ₱1.1 billion in counterfeit products.
Police Intensify Crackdown on Digital Investment Fraudsters
Philippine National Police arrests 15 suspects in Santa Rosa investment scam, urges public vigilance as cybercriminals adapt tactics online.
Valencia: Open-Fire Cooking Ban Enforced on Mt. Talinis
Valencia Mayor Edgar Teves warns against open-fire cooking on Mt. Talinis after incident, citing forest fire risks to key watershed.
Philippine Army’s 8th Division Commemorates Day of Valor in Leyte
8th Infantry Division commemorates valor of Filipino heroes and reservists at MacArthur Shrine in Palo, Leyte on April 9.
Private Schools Get Blended Learning Flexibility Amid Energy Emergency
Private schools may adopt blended learning to cut operational costs during national energy emergency, DepEd announces.
DOLE Reminds Employers of April 9 Holiday Compensation Rules
Department of Labor and Employment reminds employers of mandatory holiday pay requirements for Day of Valor regular holiday on April 9, 2026.
DFA Extends Passport Processing to 15 Days Due to Supply Issues
DFA warns new passport applications filed since late March face extended 15-day processing due to Middle East supply chain disruptions.
Filipina Perishes in Haifa Strike, War Claims Third Life
A Filipina national was killed in a missile attack on a residence in Haifa on April 5, marking the second Filipino death in the current conflict.
PMA Sets Up Dumaguete Testing Site for 2026 Military Cadets
Philippine Military Academy designates Dumaguete City as official examination center, opens email applications for aspiring cadets from Negros Oriental.
Bohol Capital Rolls Out ₱5K Cash Aid for 2,959 Tricycle Operators
Tagbilaran City distributes ₱5,000 cash relief to 2,959 registered tricycle drivers Wednesday at three school venues with digital queuing system.
World-Class Violinist KayCee Galano to Grace Dumaguete Stage
Filipino violin virtuoso KayCee Galano returns to Silliman University for a premier recital on May 5, marking a homecoming for the international performer.
