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MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched a sweeping nationwide crackdown on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), executing thousands of operations in a bold move to dismantle a shadowy network of online gambling enterprises linked to human trafficking, cybercrime, and corruption. The law-enforcement blitz follows the passage of the Anti-POGO Act of … Read more
In a troubling escalation of violence against the Philippine press, a prominent radio broadcaster in Surigao del Sur was gunned down in broad daylight, prompting urgent calls for justice and intensified scrutiny of press freedom under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. Veteran Broadcaster Erwin Segovia Killed in Broad Daylight On July 21, 2025, Erwin Labitad … Read more
In a strategic show of force and cooperation, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed their largest-ever joint military training program in August 2025. The 15-day exercise, dubbed Exercise Alon 25, brought together more than 3,600 personnel across land, air, maritime, and cyber domains, reinforcing a growing alliance … Read more
Widespread rainfall continues to sweep across much of the Philippines this week as the combined effects of the northeast monsoon, a shear line, and the lingering remnants of Tropical Depression Wilma disrupt daily life and displace thousands. Authorities have issued multiple weather warnings as flooding, landslides, and rough seas threaten vulnerable communities—particularly in Luzon, Visayas, … Read more
As the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games approach, the Philippine tennis team is set to make a determined push for podium placements, aiming to reinforce its status as a regional contender. The competition, which takes place from December 9 to 20, 2025, in Bangkok and Chonburi, Thailand, will challenge the squad to match and surpass … Read more
Tropical Depression Wilma may have lost its intensity, but the storm’s lingering effects continue to batter the Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions with relentless rainfall and flood threats. As of December 7, the system has weakened into a low-pressure area, yet heavy rain tied to the storm’s remnants and an active shear line poses an … Read more
The Philippines is confronting a sharp and accelerating rise in HIV infections, marking the fastest-growing epidemic of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. Public health data shows a surge that has outpaced global trends, prompting mounting concern among health authorities and renewed calls for urgent national action. Escalating Infections Signal a Deepening Public Health Crisis … Read more