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.
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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
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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
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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.
Filipino Military Cadets Return from West Point Exchange
Two Philippine Military Academy cadets participated in a week-long exchange program at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
PMA Wraps Up Intensive 13-Day Joint Military Training Program
Philippine Military Academy wraps up 13-day Joint Field Training Exercise featuring multi-domain operations and Palawan immersion activities.
Luuk, Sulu Achieves Historic Peace Milestone with RFGFPCC Status
Luuk, Sulu officially becomes a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community after ceremony with military and local officials.
OceanJet Updates Luggage Rules with Clearer Guidelines
OceanJet implements simplified baggage policy with 10kg allowance for tourists and 20kg for business class, effective February 6, 2026.
Northern Negros Operations: 19 CTG Members Killed, 5 Detained
Joint AFP-PNP operations in Negros Occidental from April 19-23 resulted in 19 CTG casualties, 5 arrests, and recovery of firearms and explosives.
Military Helicopters Battle Eastern Samar Island Blaze
Philippine Air Force and Bureau of Fire Protection conducted 10 heli-bucket operations to contain grass fire on Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar.
20 Chinese Tourists Face Charges After Illegal Mining Bust in Davao
Bureau of Immigration and Philippine Army arrest 20 Chinese nationals for immigration violations and alleged illegal mining in Davao de Oro.
