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DND, AFP chiefs visit EDCA site in CDO
by Michael Punongbayan - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner, accompanied by top military officials, inspected the Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro City yesterday.
Can Sara be removed as Army reservist?
by Michael Punongbayan - November 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Because of her recent statements against Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and President Marcos, the commander-in-chief, can Vice President Sara Duterte be delisted or removed from military...
Online trolls flood AFP social media
by Michael Punongbayan - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippine has disabled comments on its official Facebook page, citing a barrage of alleged troll accounts over the past few days.
Chinese vessels swarm Pag-asa Island, Philippine Navy confirms
by Michael Punongbayan - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy confirmed yesterday that dozens of Chinese military, coast guard and maritime militia vessels continue to swarm and stay in Subi Reef near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea which China,...
VP security to be replaced with new personnel
by Michael Punongbayan - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The government is replacing the head and members of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group with a new contingent from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police, AFP chief Gen....
China mining black sand in Zambales? AFP keeps watch
by Michael Punongbayan - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is keeping a tight watch over possible black sand mining in Zambales, allegedly by the Chinese who might be using its iron and mineral content for military technology p...
DFA chief meets Pope Francis
by Michael Punongbayan - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo had a rare chance to meet with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Friday.
ASEAN defense chiefs push for SCS Code of Conduct
by Michael Punongbayan - November 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Defense chiefs of all 10 member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have renewed their commitment to work together “in a constructive and peaceful manner to maintain the South China Sea as...
AFP confirms presence of US Task Force in Palawan
by Michael Punongbayan - November 22, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has confirmed the existence of US Task Force Ayungin in Palawan, saying it is operating under the AFP’s Western Command.
Austin: US troops deployed to Task Force Ayungin
by Michael Punongbayan - November 21, 2024 - 12:00am
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III has revealed the existence of what appears to be a military unit of American troops in the country called the “US Task Force Ayungin.”
Malaysia protests new Philippines maritime laws
by Michael Punongbayan - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Malaysia has protested new maritime laws in the Philippines that it says encroach on its territory, a government official said Friday.
Indonesia mulls Mary Jane Veloso’s transfer to Philippines
by Michael Punongbayan - November 16, 2024 - 12:00am
The Indonesian government is exploring the possibility of transferring Mary Jane Veloso’s custody to the Philippines 14 years after she was found guilty of drug trafficking charges.
Ayungin resupply completed without incident
by Michael Punongbayan - November 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Without any untoward incident, the military was able to bring food and supplies to troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said as it announced a successful rotation and...
New Navy chief vows stronger presence in Philippine seas
by Michael Punongbayan - November 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Newly designated Philippine Navy chief Rear Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta has vowed to sustain and further strengthen military might and presence at sea as part of efforts to deter attempts to subvert the country’s...
Metro LGUs join Q4 quake drill
by Michael Punongbayan - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am
National and local government offices as well as private companies joined the fourth quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drills yesterday.
US donates P196 million to typhoon victims
by Michael Punongbayan - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am
An additional P196 million ($3.5 million) in aid to victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Philippines has been provided by the US government, through the US Agency for International Development.
DFA summons China envoy over baselines
by Michael Punongbayan - November 14, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian yesterday to manifest the Philippines’ protest over China’s drawing of baselines around Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc.
US defense chief to visit Philippines
by Michael Punongbayan - November 14, 2024 - 12:00am
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III is scheduled to visit the Philippines again next week in what may be his farewell call on Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and his other counterparts in the Indo-Pacific...
Garma returning from US
by Michael Punongbayan - November 14, 2024 - 12:00am
Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Royina Garma “should be on her way back” to the Philippines after being denied entry to the United States earlier...
Typhoon fatigue taking toll on rescuers, repeat evacuees
by Michael Punongbayan - November 13, 2024 - 12:00am
With six tropical cyclones hitting the country in just five weeks, “typhoon fatigue” is starting to take a toll on disaster response and rescue personnel and victims who have been in and out of evacuation...
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