Lanao del sur: A communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed following a clash with government troops in Lanao del Sur, the military reported. Brig. Gen. Billy Dela Rosa, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, confirmed that the 16th Scout Ra…
Day: August 24, 2025
TESDA-NIR Secures Land Donations for Two New Training Centers
Negros occidental: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has received land properties in Negros Occidental for the establishment of Regional Training and Innovation Centers (RTICs) in the Negros Island Region (NIR).
Accor…
PBBM Criticizes Ineffective PHP260-M Kennon Road Project: Revives LGU Oversight
Baguio city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday criticized the PHP260-million rock shed project along Kennon Road, labeling it ‘totally useless’ after it collapsed during weather disturbances in July. During an inspection of the slope protect…
PDEA Seizes PHP101 Million in Illegal Drugs During August Operations
Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized PHP101.70 million worth of illegal drugs during operations from August 15 to 22. PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez reported that agents conducted 68 anti-illegal drug operations, which res…
‘Konektadong Pinoy’ Bill Becomes Law to Expand Internet Access
Manila: The ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ bill has lapsed into law, ushering in a major policy reform intended to expand internet access and boost competition among service providers nationwide. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the announcement through…
Official: Prabowo Wants Indonesia as ‘Killing Ground’ for Drug Dealers
Jakarta: President Prabowo Subianto wants Indonesia to be the “killing ground” and graveyard for drug dealers and networks, a senior security official said. “As President Prabowo told Coordinating Minister (Budi Gunawan), he wants Indonesia to be the …