THE Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday said that the offshore patrol vessel BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) is now keeping watch on the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, which is illegally operating off the Zambales coast which is part of the West Philip...

The Philippines’ military continues to strengthen ties the country’s allies.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Friday announced that five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters arrived at Clark Air Base, Pampanga last December 9.

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday inspected  key naval facilities in Oyster Bay in Palawan to assess ongoing infrastructure developments critical to enhancing t...

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday admitted it was still determining the possible source of some 20 kilograms of cocaine packs found floating off the waters of Arteche town, Eastern Samar on Friday, March 8.

Despite increasing Chinese harassments against its rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) missions to the contingent manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the military vowed it remains committed to support...

With the country located in the Pacific Ring of Fire and making it vulnerable to frequent earthquakes, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday reminded the public to do these basic steps to protect themselves should tremors strike suddenly.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined this year’s National Women’s Month Celebration with a simultaneous flag-raising and kick-off ceremony at its headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City Monday.

The waning communist insurgency threat in the country is fueling calls for a heightened military presence in Batanes, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said Sunday.He issued the statement in reacti...

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday said that it is prepared to carry out its mandate in securing Philippine sovereignty and territory “external or internally.”

They are now literally going to need a bigger boat.

The Philippine Army (PA) formally deployed some 257 newly commissioned 2nd lieutenants to its various ground units on Wednesday.

To motivate local government units (LGU) to undertake cleanliness programs at the local level, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will soon give quarterly awards to the cleanest barangays.

With disinformation still rearing its ugly head this 2024, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. called on all police officers to unite to combat this threat.

THE Filipinos’ love-hate relationship with the explosive, flashy and sometimes deadly and injury- causing firecrackers during the New Year’s Eve revelry appears to be at an end point after Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secreta...

As the country observes the 127th death anniversary of patriot and hero Dr. Jose Rizal   Saturday, December 31, Department of National Defense  Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” C. Teodoro Jr. reminded all Filipinos that it is their collec...

National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año is pleased to find out that the majority of Filipinos see the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue as a major concern considering its impact on the livelihood of the country’s fishermen.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. on Thursday formally welcomed to the Philippine National Police (PNP) some 294 recruits under the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Libe...

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. was lauded for his “exceptional sense of bravery, love, and service” to the country and people and hailed as one of the Heroes of the Year awardee in the 2023 “Gawad Pilipino” held at ...

NAVAL Forces West (NFW) has facilitated the distribution of Christmas goodies and other essential supplies to the troops and communities located in the West Philippine Sea.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said it had foiled an attempt of the New People’s Army (NPA) to reorganize in Batangas by neutralizing six of the insurgents in a clash in Balayan town Sunday.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday said it facilitated the rescue of five Filipino fishermen whose boat was damaged following an “allision” with a foreign-flagged bulk carrier off the waters of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday afternoon...

Vice President Sara Duterte is still a major ally of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) despite her statements against the conduct of exploratory talks peace between the Government of the Philippines and the Nati...

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday formally launched the AFP Mental Health Program Advocacy as part of his efforts in promoting health awareness in the military.

Six senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally donned their next higher ranks during ceremonies held on Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City Tuesday.

Artillery units from the military’s newly acquired platforms, along with brand-new attack helicopters and aircraft, were deployed for Wednesday’s live-fire exercise in Burgos, Ilocos Norte.

The ongoing “Kamandag” exercise between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and their US counterparts and its other military allies is not aimed at any specific issue or nation.

This year’s “Kamandag” bilateral exercise between the Philippine and US Marine Corps units highlight the strong military ties between the two nations.

An intensive anti-crime campaign resulted in a lower crime rate in the first 10 months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it is committed to immediately solving the brutal murder of radio anchor Juan Jumalon, also known as “Johnny Walker,” who was shot and killed in Calamba, Misamis Occidental last November 5.

The country’s defenses will be greatly beefed by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” C. Teodoro Jr. said on Monday.

Air Force aviator proves air combat skills in simulated exercise over Luzon
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday urged all Filipino voters to immediately report fraud and cheating incidents in polling precincts during this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (B...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it has made available more than 100,000 military personnel to help secure this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
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At least four persons were reported killed in the conduct of this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE), with two of the victims coming from Maguindanao Del Norte and the other two from Lanao Del Sur.
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While the Philippines is open to talks to address the issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the lack of transparency within the Chinese government and its overextending claims that encroach into the country’s maritime territories is making the holdi...

Will removal of barrier by PCG further escalate WPS tension?
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