Not just a pose: Hand signs in photos can compromise biometric security

The Korean Herald/Asia News Network 05/19/2026

From casual selfies to group pictures, the popular “V” hand gesture could now present a security threat, as advances in AI technology are making it increasingly easier to steal fingerprints, a news report said Tuesday. In a…

Mandaue fiesta’s free concert: Hundreds to ensure security

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/07/2026

A total of 764 personnel will be deployed to secure Mandaue City’s Free Concert Night scheduled at 7 p.m. tonight at Ayala Gatewalk in Barangay Subangdaku. …

Holy Week 2026: Over 2.4K personnel deployed to secure Cebu City

Airam Limatog 03/29/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 2,400 personnel will be deployed across Cebu City for Holy Week 2026, according to the Cebu City Public Information Office. The deployment covers 2,489 personnel, including 1,251 police officers and 1,238 force…

Nearly 500 security officers deployed for CVIRAA 2026

Doris C. Bongcac 03/22/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Close to 500 security personnel were deployed starting on Saturday, March 21, to ensure the safety of participants of the 2026 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) sports meet. The meet is scheduled…

Holy Week security: 55K cops to look after faithful, travelers

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 03/16/2026

Nearly 55,000 police officers and force multipliers will be deployed nationwide starting March 29 to secure Holy Week and summer travelers, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. …

ASEAN 2026: Cebu forum ends with no major security incidents

Lyle Andales 02/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 concluded in Cebu with no major incidents reported, following days of coordinated security operations involving thousands of personnel deployed across key host cities, according to the police.…

2,900 police officers to secure Cebu for May 12 elections

Emmariel Ares 03/27/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 2,900 police officers will be deployed across the cities and municipalities in the province of Cebu and tasked to ensure that no acts of violence or intimation would disrupt the…

Over 1,400 cops to secure Walk with Mary, Traslacion 2025

Emmariel Ares 01/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than 1,400 policemen will be deployed to secure the Walk with Mary foot procession and the  Traslacion early Friday morning, January 17. Both of these religious events, held in line with the…

New Year security nationwide: PNP deploys 37,000 cops

Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized 37,000 officers across the country to ensure public safety and maintain peace and order during New Year festivities. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil emphasized the critical role…

China’s warning: PH will ‘hurt own interests’ if it pushes missile plan

Jacob Lazaro 12/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — After rebuking Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for his comments against the Communist Party of China as he defended Manila’s plans to acquire midrange missiles from the United States, Beijing on Thursday warned that…

PRO-7: Misa de Gallo 2024 ‘peaceful and secure’

Emmariel Ares 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – This year’s celebration of the Misa de Gallo in Central Visayas was a success, with law enforcers describing the event as overwhelmingly “peaceful and secure.” In a social media post on Christmas Day,…

Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, ‘sideswiped’ gov’t vessel

12/04/2024

Manila, Philippines–The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel Wednesday, December 4, 2024, during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had “exercised control” over…

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