Marcos Widens ASEAN Summit Holiday Coverage to Cebu, Mandaue Cities
President Marcos extends special non-working days for 48th ASEAN Summit to include Cebu City and Mandaue City through amended proclamation.
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Philippines and Japan Deepen Military Ties at Makati Summit
Philippines and Japan advance defense cooperation through new agreements and joint exercises, emphasizing shared commitment to regional stability.
Four-Nation Live Fire Drill Tests PH Coastal Defense in Ilocos Norte
Philippine and allied forces conducted a large-scale counter-landing exercise in Laoag, Ilocos Norte on May 4 as part of Balikatan 41-2026.
NO District Reps Set for Recorded Vote on VP Sara Impeachment
Three Negros Oriental lawmakers will cast recorded votes as VP Sara Duterte impeachment moves to House plenary requiring 106 votes.
Strong 6.0 Quake Hits Eastern Samar; Damage and Aftershocks Feared
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near San Julian, Eastern Samar on Sunday afternoon. PHIVOLCS expects damage and aftershocks.
48th ASEAN Summit: 10,200+ Security Forces Mobilized in Cebu
Over 10,200 security personnel mobilized for 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in Cebu, with send-off ceremony held at Mactan Shrine.
AFP Chief Honors 79IB Troops After Anti-NPA Strike in Negros Occidental
General Brawner commends Masaligan Battalion for successful anti-terrorism operation in Toboso, emphasizes community partnership for lasting peace.
AFP Chief Visits Tanjay as 302nd Brigade Marks 52 Years
AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. joins 302nd Infantry Brigade’s 52nd founding anniversary celebration in Tanjay City.
PNP Steps Up Mayon Volcano Emergency Ops in Albay
Philippine National Police deploys personnel across Albay to manage traffic, distribute protective gear, and assist evacuations following Mayon’s pyroclastic flow.
Philippine Army, JGSDF Complete Historic Joint Live-Fire Training
Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted their first-ever combined live-fire exercise in Tarlac as part of Exercise Salaknib.
Cebu Province Under Firearm Ban During 48th ASEAN Summit
PRO7 announces total gun ban and firearm permit suspension across Cebu from May 4-11 for the 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit.
Labor Department Releases May 2026 Holiday Pay Guidelines
Department of Labor and Employment reminds employers of mandatory holiday pay calculations and regional minimum wage rates for Labor Day 2026.
Over 1,000 PNP Officers Face Disciplinary Action in First Quarter
Over 1,000 PNP personnel face administrative charges in first quarter of 2026, marking significant increase in internal accountability efforts.
Manila-Based US Embassy Warns Americans of NPA Combat Zones
US Embassy warns Americans to avoid NPA areas after April 19 clash killed two US citizens in operations across Leyte, Mindoro, Negros, Samar.
Transmission Line Failure Plunges Southern Negros Oriental Into Darkness
Major transmission line failure affects Bacong, Dauin, Zamboanguita, and Siaton areas since early Friday morning.
Weather Bureau: Scattered rains hit southern Philippines
PAGASA forecasts scattered rains for parts of Mindanao while most of the Philippines expects partly cloudy skies with isolated showers.
Record P2.185B Infrastructure Borrowing Gets Swift CDC Nod
City Development Council approved historic P2.185-billion borrowing package for public market and city hall projects in 27-minute meeting with no questions recorded.
Rep. Janice Degamo Joins 53 Lawmakers Supporting VP Duterte Impeachment
Negros Oriental Rep. Janice Degamo among 53 lawmakers finding probable cause in VP Sara Duterte impeachment complaints.
