New Commander Appointed for Philippine Army’s HHSG
Brig. Gen. Adolfo B. Espuelas, Jr. takes command of the HHSG from Brig. Gen. Edmund Paul R. Delos Santos in a ceremony at Fort Bonifacio.
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CENTCOM Launches Historic Bombing Raid on Iran Kharg Island
US Central Command executed a massive precision strike on Kharg Island, destroying 90+ military targets while sparing oil infrastructure.
PNP Seizes ₱4.7M Smuggled Cigarettes in Basay, Negros Oriental
Maritime police confiscated 83 boxes of contraband cigarettes worth ₱4.7M during pre-dawn raid in Basay, Negros Oriental on March 14.
Canlaon suspends classes March 16 due to Mt. Kanlaon eruption
Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas ordered class suspension for March 16, 2026 following Mt. Kanlaon’s moderately explosive eruption.
Army Seizes Communist Arms Cache in Panay Hinterlands
Philippine Army recovers high-powered weapons from Communist Terrorist Group cache in tri-province border area of Panay Island.
Army Finds Body of NPA Leader After Samar Clash
Philippine Army troops discovered the decomposing remains of alleged NPA leader Lupito Bucatcat after armed encounter in Hinabangan, Samar.
Congressman Buys Rizal’s Germany House for Museum
Congressman Leandro Leviste purchased Jose Rizal’s former residence in Germany where Noli Me Tangere’s final chapters were written.
OceanJet Implements Fuel Surcharge on Key Routes Starting March 16
OceanJet announces temporary fuel surcharge on select routes due to rising fuel prices, affecting Cebu-Ormoc, Cebu-Maasin, Maasin-Surigao, and Cebu-Getafe trips.
Army Drone Pilot Ranks 11th in Global Military Competition
Philippine Army reservist PFC Rex Froilan Gil finished 11th out of 76 elite pilots in Australia’s international drone racing tournament.
LTFRB Approves Provincial Bus Fare Hike; Amount to Be Announced
The LTFRB has approved a fare increase for provincial buses and jeepneys. The specific amount will be announced on Tuesday, March 16, 2026.
Army Conducts Major Coastal Defense Drill in Northern Luzon
Over 4,000 Philippine Army troops participated in live-fire exercises simulating enemy coastal attacks in Pangasinan on March 9.
DSWD Simplifies P5,000 Fuel Aid Process for PUV Drivers
Government streamlines fuel subsidy distribution for public utility vehicle drivers affected by Middle East oil price surge.
Marcos Declares March 20, 2026 Regular Holiday for Eid’l Fitr
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially declares Friday, March 20, 2026 as a regular holiday nationwide for Eid’l Fitr observance.
NOrPPO Holds Conference on Fuel, Commodity Price Monitoring
Negros Oriental police discuss petroleum and basic commodity price monitoring strategies in hybrid conference at Sibulan headquarters.
Philippines, US Armies Hold Joint Training in Taguig City
Philippine and US Army officers participated in a combined force commander course at Fort Bonifacio on March 12, 2026.
Ferry Fares Rise 24% on Cebu-Negros Route Starting March 10
Island Shipping Corporation implements significant fare increases on the Tangil, Dumanjug to Bulado, Guihulngan route, affecting thousands of passengers.
Jordan Clarkson Highlights Spark Fan Reactions in NBA Matchups
Filipino-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson’s performance against the New York Knicks generates significant social media buzz among basketball fans.
DepEd Clarifies Work-From-Home Rules for Non-Teaching Staff
DepEd issues memo clarifying Friday work-from-home applies only to office personnel, not teachers or school-based staff.
