OceanJet Adjusts Ferry Schedules Amid Middle East Fuel Crisis
OceanJet implements temporary trip adjustments due to ongoing Middle East fuel crisis, following MARINA guidelines while maintaining no fare increases.
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Army Troops Seize Suspected ₱6.8 Billion Worth of Illegal Drugs in Occidental Mindoro
Army troops recovered suspected shabu worth ₱6.8 billion from an abandoned speedboat that ran aground along the coastal waters of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, authorities said Wednesday. The illegal cargo, discovered inside 43 sacks, is now under investigation by law enforcement agencies.
OceanJet Ferry Cancellations: Cebu-Dumaguete and Siquijor Routes Suspended Due to Rough Seas
OceanJet cancels several Cebu, Tagbilaran, Siquijor, and Dumaguete ferry trips from March 9–20, 2026 due to a fuel contingency plan amid Middle East crisis.
Philippine Army Holds Multi-Sector Cyber Exercise to Strengthen National Cyber Resilience
The Philippine Army conducted a three-day multi-sector cyber exercise in Fort Bonifacio bringing together military, government and private sector experts to strengthen national cyber resilience against evolving digital threats.
Government Warns Gas Stations Against Premature Fuel Price Hikes
The Department of Energy warns oil companies and gas stations not to impose advance fuel price hikes as global oil tensions drive pump prices higher across the Philippines.
Barangay Watchman Killed in Pipe Attack After Dispute Over Electricity Bill in Negros Oriental
A 64-year-old barangay tanod was killed after being struck with a metal pipe by a neighbor following a dispute over an electricity bill in Sitio Ilaya 2, Barangay Tinayunan, Guihulngan City on March 7, authorities said.
Government Orders Strict Energy Conservation Across Agencies
The Philippine government orders all agencies to adopt strict energy conservation measures, including a four-day on-site workweek, reduced official travel, and limits on electricity and fuel use under Memorandum Circular No. 114.
Reservists From Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur Reinforce Army Units in Northern Luzon War Games
Reservists from Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur joined Philippine Army units in Northern Luzon for the ongoing Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “Katihan” 03-2026, highlighting the growing integration of reserve forces and strengthening operational readiness across multiple Army divisions.
Three Years After the Pamplona Massacre, a Province Reflects on Violence, Power and the Long Road to Justice
NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines — Three years have passed since the morning when gunfire shattered the quiet town of Pamplona and claimed the life of Governor Roel R. Degamo along with nine others. The killings on March 4, 2023, stunned the Philippines and forced a national reckoning with the persistent dangers of political violence in local Read more about Three Years After the Pamplona Massacre, a Province Reflects on Violence, Power and the Long Road to Justice
₱10.35 Million in Marijuana Plants Uprooted in Remote Sulu Operation
KALINGALAN CALUANG, Sulu — In a coordinated sweep across a remote barangay in this island municipality, government forces on Tuesday eradicated what authorities described as more than ₱10 million worth of fully grown marijuana plants, underscoring the Philippine government’s continuing campaign to suppress illegal drug cultivation in far-flung areas of Mindanao. The operation, carried out Read more about ₱10.35 Million in Marijuana Plants Uprooted in Remote Sulu Operation
