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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
