High-powered firearms seized in Camsur clash with NPA

LEGAZPI CITY: Two high-powered firearms of the New People’s Army (NPA) were recovered after an encounter on Monday with government troops in Camarines Sur province.

In a report on Tuesday, Maj. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry Division (9ID) spokesperson, …

Eastern Samar’s historic islands get sea ambulance

TACLOBAN: Residents of the island villages in Guiuan town in Eastern Samar are thankful to the Department of Health (DOH) for providing them with a sea ambulance.

Cagusuan village chairman Romulo Francillo, representing community officials of eight v…

Bicol solon awards P10-M to PNP for crushing Concepcion crime group

MANILA: Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co has personally awarded PHP10 million to the Philippine National Police (PNP) for dismantling the notorious Concepcion criminal group.

‘Malaking bagay po ang pagka-neutralize ng Concepcion Gang (Neutralizing …

NGO boosts internet connectivity in PH most remote town

PRINCESA: A non-government organization (NGO) that has been helping the Philippine Navy (PN) fill its logistical gaps donated three Starlink kits to troops stationed in the municipality of Kalayaan in this province.

In an interview on Tuesday, Vice A…

PDEA-BARMM seizes P12-M marijuana plants in Sulu, Maguindanao

COTABATO CITY: Anti-narcotics authorities scored big in the past two days, uprooting PHP12 million worth of marijuana plants, dismantling two drug dens, and arresting nine suspects in operations in Sulu and Maguindanao.

In a report Tuesday, Director …

Vietnam Airlines doubles flight frequency to Dien Bien

Hanoi: National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will double its frequency to two flights a day on the route connecting the capital city of Hanoi and the northwestern province of Dien Bien from March 6 to 30 to serve Visit Vietnam Year 2024 and celebrati…

Comelec: Over 640K apply as voters since start of sign-up period

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it has received 643,987 voter applications since the start of the registration period for the 2025 midterm polls.

Citing its latest data, the Comelec said these applications were filed fro…