
Philippine Army Fields 253 Troops for Mindanao Quake Relief
Hundreds of Philippine Army soldiers are on the ground across Mindanao following a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, with hundreds more on standby alert.

Hundreds of Philippine Army soldiers are on the ground across Mindanao following a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, with hundreds more on standby alert.

Seismologists recorded a shallow 5.2-magnitude tremor off Balut Island on June 9, 2026, linked to the powerful 7.8 quake that struck the same area a day earlier.

Following a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division activated multiple battalions and response units to conduct rescue and relief operations across affected communities.

Seismologists recorded a shallow magnitude 4.5 tectonic quake off Antique’s coast on June 6, 2026, with authorities ruling out damage and aftershocks.

Dangerous rains, gusty winds, and rough coastal waters are forecast across Luzon as Tropical Depression Ester teams up with the Southwest Monsoon, with Batanes facing the gravest threat.

Troops from the Philippine and Australian armies are conducting intensive joint training across multiple sites in Camarines Sur under Exercise Kasangga 26-01.

Thunderstorms and rainshowers are set to roll across Negros Oriental and the broader Visayas on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with PAGASA flagging partly cloudy to overcast conditions throughout the day.

Guihulngan City residents can register for a free National ID at the Mega Market from June 1 to 6, with slots organized by barangay schedule.

Twelve Catanduanes provincial officials face a six-month suspension without pay after the Office of the Ombudsman found strong evidence of misconduct tied to alleged misuse of typhoon relief funds.

Soldiers-turned-performers from the 7th Infantry Division brought their original nationalist musical to Philippine Army headquarters, drawing the personal attendance of the Army chief.