Captured Diary Exposes Daily Struggles of NPA Mountain Life
Military recovers notebook from March 29 clash in Occidental Mindoro, detailing daily life and operations of captured NPA member.
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American Military Officer Freed in High-Risk Iran Rescue Op
A complex multi-aircraft operation involving hundreds of personnel successfully extracted a missing U.S. weapons officer from Iranian territory after days-long search.
K-Pop Star’s Cebu Taxi Complaint Triggers LTFRB Action
TXT leader Soobin’s overcharging complaint leads to 30-day taxi suspension and April 21 hearing by transport regulators.
Marcos Says Easter Message Should Inspire a More United Bagong Pilipinas
President Marcos urged Filipinos on Easter Sunday to choose compassion, unity and hope, calling for a Bagong Pilipinas defined by care for one another.
Philippines Secures Safe Passage for Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines has confirmed that Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers will have safe and unhindered passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This assurance comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East that have created disruptions in global oil supply, influencing a spike in oil prices worldwide. Read more about Philippines Secures Safe Passage for Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
UP Leads PH Top 10 in QS Asia 2026 University Rankings
University of the Philippines tops Philippine universities in QS Asia 2026 rankings, followed by Ateneo and De La Salle in the top three positions.
Visayas Universities Dominate: 4 Schools in PH Top 20
Four Visayas universities secure top 20 spots in 2026 Philippine rankings, with USC 8th, Silliman 10th, UP Visayas 14th, and VSU 19th.
Dumaguete: NOrPPO’s 3rd Command Conference and Major Arrest
The Negros Oriental Police held its 3rd Command Conference on April 2, 2026, announcing a major arrest of the Regional Most Wanted Person in Tayasan.
Eastern Visayas: 8ID Reports 14 Rebels Neutralized
Army’s 8th Infantry Division neutralizes 14 Communist rebels in Eastern Visayas, including surrender of high-ranking leader Gilbert Gerbon.
DOLE Issues Maundy Thursday Holiday Pay Guidelines
Department of Labor and Employment reminds employers of holiday pay rules for Maundy Thursday, with workers entitled to 100-200% wage compensation.
Sulu Peace Campaign Yields 95 Firearms Since January
Military reports 95 firearms voluntarily surrendered in Sulu since January as community-led peace campaign gains momentum across the province.
Dumaguete: 3 Summa Cum Laudes Lead 1,104 SU Graduates
Three summa cum laude awardees lead Silliman University’s 1,104 graduates during the 113th Commencement Exercises on March 29, 2026.
Balikatan 2026 Builds Classrooms in Quezon Province
AFP and US forces break ground on two-classroom building in San Narciso, Quezon to serve 573 students under Exercise Balikatan 41-2026.
No tsunami threat to Philippines from M 7.6 Indonesia quake – PHIVOLCS
PHIVOLCS reports no destructive tsunami threat to the Philippines from a magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Molucca Sea off Indonesia.
NPA Member Charged with Murder in Army Officer’s Death
Charleze Garzon faces murder charges for Captain Dean Oyando’s death during March 29 encounter in Occidental Mindoro.
Philippines Chairs ASEAN Defense Meeting on Regional Security
Philippines convenes ASEAN Defense Officials Meeting-Plus Working Group in Manila, bringing together defense officials from member states and dialogue partners.
Dumaguete: NORPPO Enhances Security at Bus and Sea Ports
The Negros Oriental Police ramps up security at Dumaguete’s bus and sea ports ahead of Summer Vacation and Holy Week 2026 to ensure passenger safety.
PNP Receives ₱507M Equipment Boost for Enhanced Operations
Philippine National Police formally receives over ₱500 million worth of new equipment including vehicles, protective gear, and night vision devices.
