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Top aviation award to 2 PAF fighter jet pilots succumbed in crash

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“In this time of sorrow, our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic loss… as we grieve together, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing necessary support and resources to help individuals and families through this difficult time,” Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr. said two Philippine Air Force pilots lost their lives when FA-50 fighter jet they were operating crash-landed in Bukidnon have been given highest honor for aviators in Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

In recognition of their dedicated service, Major Jude Salang-Oy and 1st Lieutenant April John Dadulla were posthumously awarded Distinguished Aviation Cross.

Salang-O and Dadulla’s remains were flown back to Villamor Air Base in Pasay City aboard C-130 aircraft, where top government and AFP officials were waiting to confer military honors to the fallen pilots.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was represented by Lagdameo at arrival honors, offering his condolences and also extended government assistance to the families of fallen pilots.

Lagdameo expressed government’s collective grief over loss of the two heroes made ultimate sacrifice in service to the Filipino people.

PAF 403rd Infantry Brigade commander Colonel Antonio Duluan Jr. said two pilots were supposed to provide air support to ground troops against New People’s Army rebels located in the mountain range on March 4 before incident.

Vigil will also be held at Villamor Air Base and Basa Air Base in Pampanga, allowing fellow PAF personnel and officers to pay their respects to the fallen pilots.

Remains of Major Salang-Oy and Lieutenant Dadulla were discovered on March 5 inside their FA-50 aircraft, went down in Bukidnon’s mountainous terrain.

During routine operation on the night of March 4, FA-50 fighter jet went missing. It was en route to land at Mactan Airbase in Cebu but lost communication with companion aircraft before disappearing from radar.

Ceremony was also attended by various military and government officials, including Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr.

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9 Marso, 2025 Linggo

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Korean fugitive arrested anew after escaping court hearing

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“Actually na-establish na po naming hindi sa CR…lumabas siya ng building ng Office of the City Prosecutor ng Quezon City kasama ang mga tauhan ng BI at sumakay sa isang BI vehicle,” Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said in press briefing South Korean fugitive who escaped during his case hearing on March 4 has been re-arrested in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Na Ikhyeon, 28, was apprehended in residential area in Barangay Pampang, according to Viado.

Authorities also apprehended his accomplice, Kang Changbeom, who is believed to have aided in the escape.

CCTV footage and intelligence reports support claim that Kang played role in Na’s flight.

Na escaped from authorities on March 4 while attending case hearing against him in Quezon City.

Further investigation by the Korean National Police Agency revealed that Kang is also wanted fugitive in South Korea for fraud.

Both individuals will be detained at Bureau of Immigration’s detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, under heightened security due to their escape attempt and high-risk status.

Following Na Ikhyeon’s escape, Viado also confirmed that bureau terminated two contractual employees involved. Case of permanent BI employee implicated in the incident was referred to Department of Justice, leading to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla ordering employee’s dismissal.

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9 Marso, 2025 Linggo

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FMJ seeks to strengthen people-to-people ties with UK

By Nidz Godino

“That’s very clear indication of how strong our relations have become in many, many areas…so, I’m sure your visit will be symbol of that strengthening relationship, “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy at Malacañang he aims to strengthen people-to-people ties with United Kingdom, home to about 200,000 Filipino workers.

In meeting with Lammy, Marcos emphasized Philippines could further enhance its people-to-people exchanges with European country due to their strong relations.

He noted that number of Filipinos residing and working in UK has significantly increased, reflecting deepening ties between two nations.

According to Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Filipinos in UK are employed across various sectors, including information technology, aviation, hospitality, service and health care.

There has also been notable rise in number of Filipino engineers and information technology experts working with UK telecommunications, software and e-commerce solutions firms.

Aside from ties and exchanges, two leaders also discussed key issues related to maritime, trade and investments, climate change and environment, according to statement issued by PCO.

Lammy’s visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance relations between Manila and London, established formal diplomatic ties in 1946.

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6 Marso, 2025 Huwebes

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Fighter jet wreckage found; 2 pilots perished

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“Despite challenging conditions, including dense fog and difficult terrain, PAF helicopters successfully deployed Army Special Forces and civilian volunteers for ground searches,” Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo after hours of full-scale search and recovery operations for its missing FA-50 fighter jet, Philippine Air Force’s worst fears were realized.

In statement, PAF confirmed finding FA-50 wreckage on Mount Kalatungan in Bukidnon, and with it, bodies of its two pilots.

Names of the pilots have yet to be released pending proper notification of their relatives.

FA-50 went missing shortly after midnight on March 4 while on mission to support ground troops engaged in encounter with New People’s Army (NPA), PAF said.

PAF, alongside Philippine Army and local civilian volunteers, mounted search and recovery operations on the ground, while PAF air assets conducted aerial searches utilizing signals from aircraft’s emergency locator transmitter and locator beacons, Castillo said.

Philippine Army’s Malaybalay-based 493rd Brigade also dispatched helicopters and rescue groups to the area at noon of March 4, according to Lt. Col. Salvacion Evangelista, spokesperson for Army’s Eastern Mindanao Command based in Davao.

Evangelista said FA-50 fighter jet was dispatched for airstrike against over 100 armed NPA rebels fighting state forces in the boundary of Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur about 1 in the morning on Tuesday.

Following the crash, Castillo said PAF has grounded its FA-50 fleet, comprising 11 other fighter jets, and will ensure thorough investigation into mishap.

“We are committed to providing all necessary support to the bereaved families during this difficult time,” she said.

The Philippine Army extended its condolences to the families of deceased pilots.

“We honor their heroism and sacrifice to attain peace in the country,” Army spokesman Col. Louie Dema-ala said in statement.

“Their bravery will continue to inspire Philippine Army in its relentless pursuit of maintaining stability, genuine peace and inclusive development throughout the nation,” he added.

Meanwhile, PAF said investigation will look into all possible reasons, including but not limited to material, aircraft, pilot error and weather.

Castillo noted that fallen pilots and all of PAF’s pilots are well-trained and very qualified to fly FA-50 fighter jet even at night.

She said specific details about wreckage cannot be released yet because some information remain sketchy at the moment.

Downed aircraft was among 12 brand new fighter jets acquired from South Korea in 2015 and delivered in 2017.

Almost four years ago, two tragedies involving military’s air assets, including brand new attack helicopter, claimed lives of 59 people.

In June 2021, one of the PAF’s Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Tarlac, leaving three pilots and three crew members dead. Results of the probe showed that aircraft “inadvertently entered thunderstorm and was compounded by spatial disorientation or vertigo by the pilot.”

Following month, C-130 military cargo plane crash-landed at Jolo Airport in Sulu, killing 50 soldiers and three civilians, an accident attributed to material, human and environmental factors.

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5 March, 2025 Miyerkules

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Comelec reaches out to noontime show contestant

By Cynthia Montojo

“I invited her to go to Comelec tomorrow after lunch…she will be coming from Pampanga,” Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Garcia has invited contestant from It’s Showtime to poll body’s office following viral moment on the show, where 20-year-old admitted her lack of knowledge about election body.

Garcia told reporters on Monday, March 3, that contestant Heart Aquino, will be visiting Comelec headquarters after lunch.

Invitation comes after Aquino, contestant on beauty contest segment of “It’s Showtime” last February 28, was asked to deliver message to Comelec but admitted she had limited knowledge about election body despite being of voting age.

Host Vice Ganda remarked Aquino’s unfamiliarity with Comelec was “bothersome.”

Clips of the episode have since circulated on social media, prompting discussions online on the country’s learning crisis and gaps in the Philippines’ education system.

Garcia expressed understanding rather than criticism toward Aquino, suggesting her situation might reflect broader lack of awareness among young Filipinos.

“We fully understand her…there are several other youth like her… our solemn duty to explain who we are and what we are doing,” Garcia said.

Garcia also acknowledged institutional responsibility in reaching young voters like Aquino. The scheduled conversation with her is “for our full understanding as to why it is our failure, we have to immediately rectify ” Garcia said.

Garia views upcoming conversation with Aquino as opportunity rather than reprimand and sees potential for broader voter education.

“If she is converted as believer, then we can perhaps do the same for others…voters education is the key,” he said.

Last year, Garcia urged election candidates to incorporate voter education materials in their campaigns to help citizens understand voting process for upcoming elections.

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5 Marso, 2025 Miyerkules

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SC justice ordered return of excess funds to PhilHealth

By Nidz Godino

“We cannot close our eyes for the past years na hindi nabigay in benefits,” Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Kho said after his interpolation said P60 billion in excess funds transferred from Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to National Treasury should be returned to state insurance provider.

During third round of oral arguments on the petition challenging transfer of PhilHealth’s excess funds, Kho argued if PhilHealth cannot utilize its funds, money should instead be allocated to increase contributors’ benefits.

He also criticized government’s allocation practices, emphasizing that if taxes collected for PhilHealth are not fully transmitted, remaining balance should be released.

“So in that case maybe PhilHealth can already request the president to return the money, P60 billion that was transmitted to government for unprogrammed funds, return that to PhilHealth…for PhilHealth to expand its benefits, hire more people to answer for needs of health of our people,” he added.

He also questioned whether PhilHealth considers taxes allocated by Congress for subsidies when making its budget requests.

“So therefore, when you come up with your budget request for subsidy, you don’t actually consider taxes being collected Congress passed for purposes of subsidy for indirect contributors?” Kho asked during his interpellation with Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo.

Domingo then responded with: “Your honor, budget principles require that it’s needs-based… if we follow it based on projected fund ceiling or availability, it might not match certain needs.”

In response, Kho expressed concern that PhilHealth was restricting its funding, suggesting that state insurer was arbitrarily setting limits without considering subsidies allocated by Congress through collected taxes.

“Now, when you request money for subsidy, are you saying you won’t take that into account…will you create your own formula… because you have limited understanding, there’s limited need of our people for health,” Kho asked.

According to Domingo, despite transfer of excess funds to National Treasury, PhilHealth’s ability to provide benefits remains secure.

“Your Honor, if it pleases court, Section 58, sovereign guarantee, even without this maneuver of P89.9 billion, government can and always will increase benefits,” Domingo said.

The health assistant secretary cited Section 58 of National Health Insurance Act, ensures financial viability of National Health Insurance Program administered by PhilHealth.

Domingo also argued ongoing legal proceedings were crucial as they reinforced “use-it-or-lose-it” principle, commonly applied to national government agencies to encourage fund utilization.

He emphasized that government-owned and controlled corporations such as PhilHealth do not operate under same incentive.

“If case is allowed to proceed, if transfer is allowed to proceed, it is use-it or lose-it signal, all national government agencies have, so that we will use our funds… GOCCs like PhilHealth do not have that signal,” he said.

Supreme Court previously issued restraining order on Oct. 29, 2024, halting transfer of remaining P29.9 billion in unused PhilHealth funds.

Earlier transfers included P20 billion on May 10, P10 billion on August 21, and P30 billion on October 16, prompting several individuals to file petitions challenging legality of fund transfers.

Oral arguments for petitions will continue on April 29.

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Army chief impersonator in supplier scam fall

By J.Lo

” Philippine Army has come long way in professionalizing our ranks… this successful joint operation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the integrity of Army,” Army Spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Law enforcement authorities have arrested two men in Pampanga for impersonating Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and defrauding government suppliers.

Suspects , Antonio Oreño Cerbito and Ariel Oreño, were apprehended during joint operation by Philippine Army and Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) in Barangay Mapalad, Arayat, Pampanga.

The pair allegedly masterminded scam targeting government suppliers by sending fraudulent messages through fake social media accounts pretending to be Galido, according to statement by Army chief’s public affairs office on Tuesday, March 4. They demanded “representation fees” from project holders and suppliers, exploiting Army’s name for personal gain.

Both suspects now face multiple charges including illegal usurpation, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and possession of illegal drugs. They will remain in PNP-CIDG custody as investigation continues.

Philippine Army has issued public reminder that no personnel, regardless of rank, is authorized to request monetary payments for any transaction. PA also does not collect fees from applicants during their recruitment process.

“Arrest of these suspects underscores Army’s zero tolerance for fraud, especially schemes that gravely undermine integrity of our organization,” Dema-ala added.

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PAF fighter jet w/ 2 pilots goes missing

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“Our primary concern right now is safe return of our aircrew…we are hopeful of locating them and aircraft soon and ask you to join us in prayer during this critical time…further details will be provided once they are available,” Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said in statement search and possible recovery operations are underway after one of the FA-50 fighter jets of PAF went missing while on mission shortly after midnight.

Military aircraft had two pilots on board and was on tactical night operation in support of ground troops when it disappeared and eventually failed to return to Mactan Air Base in Cebu.

Castillo said FA-50 fighter jet “lost communication with rest of the flight involved in the mission minutes before reaching target area.”

According to her, other aircraft that was also part of operation repeatedly attempted to reestablish contact with missing aircraft until its return to Mactan.

Castillo said PAF is conducting extensive and thorough search operations, utilizing all available resources to locate missing fighter jet.

Speaking to reporters, she noted PAF cannot divulge any other information for the time being to ensure safety and security of ongoing operations, including ongoing search and possible recovery mission.

She acknowledged that this is first major incident involving military’s FA-50 fighter aircraft, adding that there are no orders yet to ground 11 other jets.

Castillo confirmed pilots have personal locator beams with them, adding that they cannot yet disclose tail number of missing aircraft.

“We are hopeful that we will still be able to recover…we are more concerned about safety of aircrew right now, and we are still very optimistic that they are safe,” Castillo said.

PAF currently has 12 FA-50 fighter jets valued at P18.8 billion that were acquired from South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries.

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‘Alarming’ heat index shuts down schools

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“Suspension of classes is necessary, but it is merely band-aid solution to systemic problem,” Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)chairman Vladimer Quetua said extreme heat leading to unbearable classroom conditions forced schools in Metro Manila to send students home, according to Department of Education (DepEd).

Navotas, however, continued with face-to-face classes in public and private schools.

On-site classes were suspended in cities of Manila, Malabon, Parañaque, Las Piñas and Pasay, DepEd reported.

Students in Marikina were dismissed early in the morning.

Valenzuela and Caloocan shifted to asynchronous or blended learning.

San Juan will enforce today new class schedule to protect students from extreme heat, with classes set from 6 to 10 in the morning and from 3 in the afternoon to 7 in the evening.

In Pampanga, cities of Angeles and San Fernando suspended afternoon classes due to high heat index.

Other areas in Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao have yet to report class disruptions due to extreme heat.

Alternative delivery mode mechanisms, such as remote classes, were triggered by DepEd.

After pandemic, various groups and education stakeholders called for return to old school calendar, citing heat experienced by students in March and April.

Lawmakers also sought to intervene, stressing that urrent school calendar from August to June is inappropriate in the country.

Thousands of schools suspended classes in March and April last year, prompting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.to approve calendar adjustments, with classes opening by June 16 and ending by March 31, 2026.

Malacañang assured public that government is prepared for effects of high heat index.

Agencies are collating action plans to brace for impact of higher temperatures, Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said.

Schools must be equipped by government with proper ventilation and health care services, according to ACT.

“Situation has become so desperate that students are being asked to forgo their uniforms, bring personal fans and crowd into clinics or canteens just to get drinking water,” he noted.

Funds for maintenance and other operating expenses must be immediately disbursed to schools for emergency cooling measures, he said.

Construction of 15,000 climate-resilient classrooms as promised last year by DepEd – should be fast-tracked, along with properly equipped clinics in every school, Quetua said.

Budget for school infrastructure must be increased next year, targeting classroom shortage of 250,000, he noted.

Temperatures reaching 42 to 51 degrees Celsius can result in heat cramps and heat exhaustion, Department of Health (DOH) said.

Symptoms include overfatigue, dizziness, headache and vomiting, DOH noted.

Too much sun exposure can increase people’s chances of suffering heat stroke, DOH said.

Drink water and avoid iced tea, soda, coffee and alcoholic drinks, DOH advised public.

“They should limit their outdoor exposure between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, use protective items such as hats, umbrellas and sunblock and wear loose clothing or those made of light fabric,” DOH said.

People experiencing symptoms should be transferred to cool and shaded areas with proper ventilation and drink cold water slowly.

Patients can have cold compress placed on their head, face, neck, armpits and wrist.

Some parts of the country may experience danger-level heat index of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius, according to state weather bureau.

Heat breaks and other measures to prevent heat-related illnesses in the workplace should be implemented amid scorching heat, Trade Union Congress of the Philippines president and House Deputy Speaker Raymond Mendoza said.

Hazard pay for workers exposed to extreme heat must be institutionalized by the government, Federation of Free Workers president and senatorial candidate Sonny Matula said.

“Heat leaves” in collective bargaining agreements should also be adopted, Matula noted.

Mendoza said Department of Labor and Employment should mandate employers to conduct heat-related health risk assessments and improve workplace ventilation.