Six senior military officials promoted
November 16, 2023
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.
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AFP tests modern weapons system in ‘DAGIT-PA’ live-fire war exercise
November 16, 2023
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.
‘Kamandag’ not aimed at any specific country or issue, Marine official says
November 10, 2023
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.
‘Kamandag’ exercise highlights strong PHL and US military ties
November 10, 2023
This year’s “Kamandag” bilateral exercise between the Philippine and US Marine Corps units highlight the strong military ties between the two nations.
Crime rate down by 8.24% from January to October 2023–PNP
November 10, 2023
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.
PNP vows to solve brutal murder of Misamis Oriental radio anchor
November 8, 2023
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.
Gibo: EDCA sites to strengthen PHL defense
November 8, 2023
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.
AFP sees no armed destab threat for PBBM gov’t
November 4, 2023
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday said that it does not see any threats where the existing government will be overthrown by violent means even as it called reports quoting its chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., on such such possibilitie...
PAF’s best pilots: Top gun, indeed
November 4, 2023
Air Force aviator proves air combat skills in simulated exercise over Luzon
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Military deploys more than 100,000 troops to secure village, youth polls
October 31, 2023
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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Be on guard vs election fraud, DILG chief reminds electorate
October 31, 2023
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...
Four reported dead, 4 injured in Mindanao election violence
October 31, 2023
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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Gibo: PHL open to WPS talks, but China’s stance, conduct may spoil such possibility
October 26, 2023
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...
‘Keep calm, carry on’
October 8, 2023
Will removal of barrier by PCG further escalate WPS tension?
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PCG beefs up capability to station ships in disputed Bajo de Masinloc
September 26, 2023
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) beefed up its capability to station ships at the disputed Bajo De Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, a ranking official of the maritime agency said Tuesday.
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Missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna fires‘big guns’ in Zambales coast war drill
September 26, 2023
Guided missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) demonstrated her formidable firepower by firing all of her guns during a recent gunnery exercise held off the coast of Zambales.
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France affirms support for AFP’s ongoing modernization program
September 20, 2023
FRANCE has renewed its commitment to help in the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP), the Department of National Defense (DND) announced Wednesday.
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PHL, Aussie troops conclude ‘Exercise Carabaroo 2023’
September 11, 2023
Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army troops on September 8 formally concluded the three-week “Exercise Carabaroo” that enhanced participating units’ interoperability in multination combined arms teams.
An ally from ‘Down Under’
September 8, 2023
PHL, Australia begin a new chapter in decades-long alliance amid evolving geopolitical developments