Black Hawk Helicopters Battle Uncontained Blazes in Eastern Samar
Philippine Air Force deploys S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for sustained water drops as forest fire on Homonhon Island remains uncontained.
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Cebu Port Authority Waives Terminal Charges for Two Months
Cebu Port Authority eliminates terminal fees at all passenger terminals for two months, affecting 11 ports including major ferry hubs.
Military Helicopter Conducts Fire Suppression on Eastern Samar Isle
Philippine Air Force deploys S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for aerial firefighting operations on Homonhon Island, completing nine sorties.
Two Tajik Men Detained in Marawi Counterterror Sweep
Philippine security forces arrested two 22-year-old Tajikistan nationals during a counterterrorism operation in Marawi City on April 17, 2026.
NOLCOM Forms Exercise Support Units for Balikatan 2026
Northern Luzon Command activates support operations for the 41st iteration of Philippines-US joint military exercise from April 20-May 8.
Youth Leaders from Bindoy, Dumaguete Top Provincial Rankings
Bindoy and Dumaguete City SK Federation Presidents tied for top honors with 94.85% ratings in provincial youth leadership survey.
President Signs EO 113 Updating Foreign Investment Negative List
President Marcos Jr. issues Executive Order 113 updating the 13th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List, easing restrictions on foreign participation in key sectors.
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.
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.
