Negros Oriental Officer Takes Helm of PNP Maritime Group
Hailing from Negros Oriental, Police Brigadier General Crisaleo Tolentino was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the PNP Maritime Group during a ceremony at Camp Crame on May 28, 2026.
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DND Chief Teodoro Visits Negros Occidental, Praises AFP-LGU Peace Drive
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro praised Negros Occidental’s LGU and VISCOM troops for their joint counterinsurgency and peacebuilding efforts during a May 23 visit.
AFP Chief Pays Respects to Two Airwomen Killed in Benguet Training Mishap
AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. visited the wake of two female PAF pilots killed in a training flight mishap in Tuba, Benguet on May 20, 2026.
Panglima Estino, Sulu Now Officially Rido-Free and Gun-Free
Panglima Estino, Sulu has been formally declared a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community, marking a major milestone in the province’s peacebuilding efforts.
Lipa City Cadet Makes History as PMA Class of 2026 Top Graduate
Cadet 1st Class Christine Kaye Librada becomes the 9th female to top the PMA since 1993, leading 207 graduates of the Talang Dangal Class of 2026.
Philippine Army’s 2ID Uses Drone Racing to Build Tech Readiness
The Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division held a Drone Racing Fellowship on May 16, 2026, at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal, to prepare troops for technology-driven warfare.
PMA Commissions 207 New AFP Officers from Class of 2026
President Marcos leads PMA commencement exercises for 207 graduates of “TALANG DANGAL” Class of 2026 at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City on May 16, 2026.
PH Army, Japan Troops Intensify Joint Training in Salaknib 2
Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self Defense Force troops intensify joint drills in Luzon under Exercise Salaknib Phase 2, testing a new “Total Force” reserve integration concept.
House Passes Sara Duterte Impeachment Again; 25 Vote No
The House voted 257-25-9 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time. The case now moves to the Senate for trial.
COMELEC Deadline Looms: Only 6 Days Left to Register for BSKE 2026
COMELEC reminds voters the 2026 BSKE registration deadline is May 18, 2026. Name changes due to marriage or court order may still be updated.
PBGen Cardiño Takes Over as PRO NIR Acting Regional Director
PBGEN Romano V. Cardiño formally assumes command as Acting Regional Director of PRO NIR following a turnover ceremony at Camp Crame on May 8, 2026.
Balikatan 41: PH-US Troops Drill CBRN, Jungle Ops Nationwide
Philippine and U.S. Army troops conduct CBRN, EOD, jungle survival, and pier survey drills as part of the 41st Balikatan exercise, wrapping up May 8.
NO District Reps Set for Recorded Vote on VP Sara Impeachment
Three Negros Oriental lawmakers will cast recorded votes as VP Sara Duterte impeachment moves to House plenary requiring 106 votes.
AFP Chief Visits Tanjay as 302nd Brigade Marks 52 Years
AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. joins 302nd Infantry Brigade’s 52nd founding anniversary celebration in Tanjay City.
Philippine Army, JGSDF Complete Historic Joint Live-Fire Training
Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted their first-ever combined live-fire exercise in Tarlac as part of Exercise Salaknib.
Labor Department Releases May 2026 Holiday Pay Guidelines
Department of Labor and Employment reminds employers of mandatory holiday pay calculations and regional minimum wage rates for Labor Day 2026.
Social Media Pioneer Friendster Stages Philippine Comeback
Social network that dominated Filipino millennials in 2000s relaunches as iOS-only app with face-to-face friend adding requirement.
Philippine, US Military Units Wrap Up Joint Air Defense Training
Philippine and U.S. forces conducted joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense exercise in Zambales as part of Balikatan 41-2026.
