Category: General

PH Army gets new ordnance, chemical services chief

MANILA: The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday announced the appointment of a new head of its unit tasked to look after all its munitions.

In a statement, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Col. William Victorino Upano was appointed as the new Army…

Lanao del Norte cited for population management

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) commended Lanao del Norte for its effective population management, which has contributed to improved reproductive health services.

In a statement Friday, CPD-Northern Mindanao Assistant Director Ric…

Harris takes narrow 2-point lead over Trump in new poll

US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris holds a slim 2-point lead over her Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump, according to a poll released Thursday.

The Quinnipiac University survey found that Harris received support from…

Boracay to open Muslim-dedicated beach on Sept. 10

MANILA: Boracay is set to open a special beach dedicated to Muslim travelers in its push to become a more inclusive travel destination, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official said Friday.

The private cove for Muslim women inside the Boracay Newcoast …

Soldiers find NPA explosives in Eastern Samar

Military troops discovered banned anti-personnel mines belonging to the New People’s Army (NPA) on the outskirts of Llorente, Eastern Samar.

Troops of the Army’s 78th Infantry Battalion (78IB) found the landmine cache in upland Antipilo village in L…