Focus Crimes Drop Nearly 16% in 43 Days Under PNP’s Safer Cities Drive
The PNP reports a 15.99% drop in focus crimes nationwide after 43 days under the Safer Cities Initiative launched April 6, 2026.
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Army Receives Donated Mobile Medical Labs for Field Operations
The Philippine Army received new Mobile Medical Laboratories at Fort Bonifacio on May 20, 2026, donated through the First Lady’s Lab for All Program.
Five-Nation Air Assault Drill Marks Salaknib Phase 2 Milestone
Philippine, US, Japanese, Australian, and New Zealand armies conducted a joint air assault drill on May 17, 2026, seizing a simulated target in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija.
Mag. 4.6 Quake Near Surigao del Norte Rattles Southern Leyte Towns
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Burgos, Surigao del Norte on May 20, 2026, and was felt at Intensity II in several Southern Leyte towns.
PAF Adds Two Bell 412EPX Helicopters to Expand Air Capabilities
The Philippine Air Force blessed two new Bell 412EPX helicopters on May 19, 2026, expanding its fleet to 16 Bell 412 aircraft under an ongoing modernization program.
PNP-PDEA Team Razes PHP60-M Cannabis Farm in Kalinga
PNP and PDEA operatives uprooted 300,000 marijuana plants worth PHP60 million in Tinglayan, Kalinga on May 18, 2026.
Dumaguete Eyes ₱2.185-B Loan for Market, City Hall Expansion
Dumaguete’s Sangguniang Panlungsod holds three-day public hearings May 19–21 on a ₱2.185-billion loan for a new public market and City Hall extension.
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.
Ten Nabbed in Basay as Cops Seize ₱40M Worth of Smuggled Smokes
Police seized over ₱40M worth of illicit cigarettes and arrested 10 individuals in a late-night operation in Basay, Negros Oriental on May 16, 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.
Makati Stage Pays Homage to Burt Bacharach’s Timeless Songbook
Top Filipino artists drew a standing ovation at Proscenium Theater in Circuit Makati with a tribute concert celebrating Burt Bacharach’s classic songbook.
Iranian Held in Makati Over PHP18.66M Bogus Gold Bar Deal
An Iranian national was arrested in Makati City after allegedly selling fake gold bars worth PHP18.66 million to unsuspecting buyers on May 15, 2026.
10ID Opens 9-Day Multi-Agency Defense Drill in Davao Oriental
The 10th Infantry Division opened a nine-day inter-agency defense and civil defense exercise in Mati City, Davao Oriental 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.
Dumaguete Universities Dominate March 2026 Teacher Board Exam
Foundation University, NORSU, and Silliman University post top national rankings and 100% passing rates in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers.
Bago City Warehouse Raided, Illegal Cigarette Operation Dismantled
Police discover an illegal cigarette manufacturing warehouse in Bago City, Negros Occidental on May 12, 2026, seizing raw materials and two vehicles.
NOrPPO Brings Drug, Road Safety Forum to 4,000 NORSU Students
NOrPPO gathered 4,000 NORSU students on May 14 for lectures on anti-illegal drugs, road safety, and anti-terrorism awareness.
