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China calls out Japan over firing of Type 88 missiles in PH
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (466+ words) Beijing criticized Tokyo over reports that Japan's Type 88 missiles were fired for the first time during the recently concluded 2026 Balikatan military exercise in the Philippines. "This is yet another example of the Japanese right-wing forces' push for accelerated remilitarization of…...
Vintage bomb found in UP Diliman campus
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (141+ words) A vintage bomb was found inside the campus of the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on Tuesday. The bomb was excavated in front of the Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building, the Quezon City Police District (QCPAD) said....
Kin calls for additional pension for WWII veterans
4+ week, 1+ day ago (628+ words) The families of World War II veterans on Thursday called for additional pensions for the aging war heroes as the country commemorated the 84th anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on Thursday. Mike Villa-real, national executive president of the…...
Ex-OFW artist retells stories of heroism in Bataan, one keepsake at a time
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1799+ words) While visiting the World War II Shrine in Mount Samat with friends, I chanced upon a souvenir store with some interesting and unique merchandise that focused on the Battle of Bataan, the 1942 clash between Filipino and American troops against the…...
Marcos honors war veterans, vows continued support for them
4+ week, 1+ day ago (392+ words) GMA Network President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr on Thursday recognized the heroes of World War II, noting that their sacrifices serve as a reminder of the country's enduring spirit of resilience and unity amid challenging times. Marcos graced the observance…...
Oldest World War II veteran in Davao City dies at 102
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (125+ words) The oldest World War II veteran in Davao City, Teofilo Gamutan Sr. , has passed away at the age of 102. According to his family, Gamutan, known to many as "Lolo Pilo," died on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Lolo Pilo's family described him…...
US conducts underwater excavation in PH waters to recover WWII remains
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (345+ words) The United States is conducting a major underwater excavation in the Philippines to recover the remains of American service members missing since World War II, an official said Wednesday (Manila time). "Right now, we have teams in Leyte, Luzon, and…...
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23 vintage bombs recovered in Davao City
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (126+ words) Authorities have recovered in Buhangin, Davao City at least 23 Japanese vintage bombs believed to have been used during World War II. Personnel of the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon, Philippine Army and Task Force Davao, AFP K9 and the National Bureau of Investigation-Davao…...
Students draw courage, faith, and purpose from veteran journo Emil Sumangil
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (983+ words) The 33rd Cebu Press Freedom Week opened not only with stories of courage but also with lessons that left lasting imprints on young minds. At the GMA Masterclass held at the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu, veteran journalist and 24 Oras…...