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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...
New Philippines maritime laws get US backing, anger China
by Michael Punongbayan - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am
The United States has lauded the Philippines’ enactment of the Maritime Zones Act that seeks to further buttress the country’s sovereign rights over its waters, particularly the West Philippine Sea, in...
‘Chorus of nations’ backs Philippines in maritime row – US
by Michael Punongbayan - November 9, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines can depend on a “chorus of nations” declaring support for the 2016 arbitral ruling to defend its maritime rights and entitlements as well as help maintain a rules-based order in the face...
Pinoy illegals in United States warned: Don’t wait to be deported
by Michael Punongbayan - November 9, 2024 - 12:00am
Filipinos illegally staying in the United States are being urged to voluntarily leave the country instead of waiting to be deported.
AFP retakes island in mock combat as China’s navy watches
by Michael Punongbayan - November 8, 2024 - 12:00am
As Chinese warships and maritime militia vessels watched from a distance, various units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines engaged in interoperability exercises in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, simulating...
2 rebels killed in clashes
by Michael Punongbayan - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Two suspected New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas were killed in a series of encounters in Catubig, Northern Samar on Tuesday.
Navy confirms Chinese ships near Philippine Rise
by Michael Punongbayan - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy confirmed yesterday the presence of two Chinese research or survey ships within the country’s exclusive economic zone near the Philippine Rise.
AFP creates new intel command to address security challenges
by Michael Punongbayan - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has created and activated a new AFP Intelligence Command tasked to help address what the military referred to as “evolving security challenges.”
PAF: Aircraft landing incident in Batanes under investigation
by Michael Punongbayan - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Air Force is investigating a mishap on a landing incident involving one of its C-295 transport aircraft after it skidded off the runway in Basco Airport in Batanes.
European Union renews call to uphold arbitral ruling on South China Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - November 2, 2024 - 12:00am
The European Union (EU) has reiterated its call for upholding international law and the 2016 Arbitral Award in the South China Sea.
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