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More than 135 Chinese maritime militia vessels have been monitored in the vicinity of Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef, West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) says on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by PCG) The swarming of Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) continues as …

ILOILO CITY – A short film on the Panay Bukidnon indigenous peoples won in the 46th Gawad Urian. “Paglupad ka Banog” (The Flight of Banog) by director Elvert Bañares was awarded as Best Short Film in the annual awards given by film critic organization Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) on …

Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has aired concerns over the possible link between the bombing of Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City and a military operation in Maguindanao. Barbers was alluding to remarks made by the …

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday, Dec. 3, announced that a P28.6-million worth of Lotto 6/42 winning ticket was bought at a lotto outlet in SM San Lazaro, Manila. PCSO In the draw on Nov. 30, the sole bettor correctly guessed the winning number combination: 36-38-29-37-41-30. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/30/lone-bettor-wins-p28-6-m-lotto-6-42-jackpot-in-nov-30-draw …

PNP on full alert status after Marawi explosion, NCR on heightened alert Cotabato City—Four persons were confirmed dead in a bomb blast during a Sunday Mass service held inside the Mindanao State University gymnasium in Marawi City, an attack President Marcos blamed on “foreign terrorists.” BLOODY SUNDAY. Military personnel stand …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called for calm in the wake of a bomb attack, blaming “foreign terrorists” for the explosion that left four dead and scores more injured at a gymnasium inside the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, where people were hearing Mass. “As reports come …

POWERFUL QUAKE. Residents and medical personnel evacuate patients from inside a hospital after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao late Saturday. AFP At least two people were killed and several were injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur late Saturday and triggered tsunami warnings that were …

Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) and members of the 6th Infantry Division inspect the site where troops encounter members of the Islamic State (IS)-linked militant group Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) in Datu Hoffer Ampatauan, Maguindanao del Sur on Dec. 1, 2023. (Photo by 6ID) The Philippine Army (PA) launched airstrikes …

DAVAO CITY – A mining firm operating in Davao Oriental has donated an additional P500,000 educational assistance for students of Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) on November 30. DorSU President Dr. Roy Ponce, who personally received the check, said the amount is already the second tranche of Hallmark Mining Corp.’s …

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Health-Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) reiterated on World AIDS Day on Friday, December 1, that safe sex practices remain one of the most effective ways to prevent infections from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). THE Department of Health-Northern Mindanao office in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de …