Teatro Kaugnay Stages Original Musical “Liyab” at Fort Bonifacio
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.
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US Army Hawaii Commander Visits PH Army’s 2ID at Camp Capinpin
Major General James Bartholomees of the 25th Infantry Division visited the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division on May 25, 2026, reinforcing bilateral defense ties between Manila and Washington.
PH-Australia “Kasangga” 2026-1 Kicks Off in Camarines Sur
More than 400 Filipino and Australian troops launched a month-long joint military exercise in Pili, Camarines Sur on May 25, marking the first time the Philippine Air Force and Navy joined the bilateral drill.
66-Year-Old Ayungon Woman Comes Home After 54 Years in Zamboanga
After more than five decades living far from Negros Oriental, a 66-year-old street dweller from Zamboanga City has been successfully reintegrated into her hometown of Ayungon through the DSWD’s Pag-Abot Program.
Magnitude 5.0 Quake Shakes Tandag City in Surigao del Sur
Residents in Tandag City felt moderate shaking Sunday night after a tectonic earthquake measuring magnitude 5.0 struck off Surigao del Sur, with no damage reported.
Slain Negros Occidental Cop PMSg Carampatana Buried With Full Honors
Full police honors were rendered to PMSg Davy Carampatana, killed during an anti-drug operation in La Castellana, at his burial in Isabela, Negros Occidental on May 24, 2026.
PMA Inducts 367 Cadets of Class 2030 at Fort Del Pilar in Baguio
The Philippine Military Academy formally received 367 incoming cadets of Class 2030 during oath-taking and reception rites at Fort Del Pilar on May 23, 2026.
DND Chief Teodoro Visits Negros Occidental, Praises AFP-LGU Peace Drive
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro praised Negros Occidental’s LGU and VISCOM troops for their joint counterinsurgency and peacebuilding efforts during a May 23 visit.
AFP Chief Pays Respects to Two Airwomen Killed in Benguet Training Mishap
AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. visited the wake of two female PAF pilots killed in a training flight mishap in Tuba, Benguet on May 20, 2026.
Batangas Lawmaker Vows 1M Rice Sacks for Aid-Excluded Families
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste pledges 1 million sacks of rice for families excluded from government aid distribution amid political discrimination allegations.
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.
Atty. Petit Baldado Flags Five Fiscal Risks in Dumaguete’s ₱2.185B City Loan Plan
Former Dumaguete councilor Atty. Petit Baldado raises fiscal concerns over Dumaguete City’s proposed ₱2.185B loan for two major infrastructure projects.
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.
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.
