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‘China lying on new model for Ayungin’
by Michael Punongbayan - May 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Denouncing China’s alleged use of misinformation as a weapon of mass distraction, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. accused the Chinese embassy in Manila of again spreading lies in claiming that he knew...
China embassy claims arrangement with WESCOM on Ayungin resupply
by Michael Punongbayan - May 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Repeatedly rebuffed of its claim that a special deal exists with the Philippines regarding the BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal, China – through its embassy in Manila – is now pointing to the Western...
US slams China’s ‘irresponsible behavior’ in South China Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - May 4, 2024 - 8:00am
Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea constitute “irresponsible behavior” in disregard of international law, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday,...
Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’
by Michael Punongbayan - May 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the Philippine Navy getting the largest chunk to strengthen capabilities...
China a ‘15th country observer’ at Balikatan
by Michael Punongbayan - May 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Aside from the 14 countries officially tasked to observe the conduct of the ongoing Balikatan Exercises, the Philippines says a 15th country – although uninvited – is doing the same task with just as...
Gibo denies China claim on Ayungin deal
by Michael Punongbayan - April 28, 2024 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has again clarified that there is no internal or gentleman’s agreement between the Philippines and China on the Ayungin Shoal, particularly on the fate of the BRP Sierra...
Chinese navy boat spotted in West Philippine Sea Balikatan
by Michael Punongbayan - April 28, 2024 - 12:00am
At least one Chinese naval vessel had been spotted in the vicinity of the West Philippine Sea where the Philippines, the United States and France were conducting Multilateral Maritime Exercises under Balikatan 2024,...
Philippines, France, US warships set sail for West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - April 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Two Philippine Navy ships left port yesterday to take part in the Balikatan exercises’ first-ever multilateral naval drills in Philippine waters, along with a US Navy landing ship dock and a French Navy f...
New Viscom chief assumes post
by Michael Punongbayan - April 25, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines announced yesterday the designation of Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg as the new commander of the Visayas Command.
AFP vets commemorate Battle of Yuldong in Korea
by Michael Punongbayan - April 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea Veterans Association Inc. commemorated yesterday the historic Battle of Yuldong that happened in South Korea 73 years ago.
Number of Chinese vessels surges in West Philippine Sea amid Balikatan
by Michael Punongbayan - April 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The number of Chinese vessels in Philippine waters – including wars
Año slams persistent talks on ‘gentleman’s agreement’
by Michael Punongbayan - April 21, 2024 - 12:00am
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denounced yesterday how persistent talk about a gentleman’s agreement, supposedly entered into between the previous administration and the Chinese government, is...
G7 calls out China over intimidation
by Michael Punongbayan - April 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Seven of the world’s most powerful democracies comprising the Group of Seven have issued a joint communiqué calling on China to stop its militarization of the South China Sea and denouncing its use...
China to US: Respect our sea rights, sovereignty
by Michael Punongbayan - April 20, 2024 - 9:30am
The Chinese defense minister reportedly talked with his US counterpart early this week to relay Beijing’s appeal to Washington that it respect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the...
Año backs probe vs Alvarez for sedition
by Michael Punongbayan - April 18, 2024 - 12:00am
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has joined calls for the Department of Justice to investigate and file charges against Davao del Norte first district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez.
DND, AFP eye delisting of Alvarez as military reservist
by Michael Punongbayan - April 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines are looking at a possible investigation of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and his delisting from the roll of reservists...
AFP checking Chinese students’ influx in Cagayan
by Michael Punongbayan - April 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is looking into the reported swarm of Chinese college students in the province of Cagayan.
14 countries observing expanded Balikatan
by Michael Punongbayan - April 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Representatives of 14 nations will arrive in the country as observers in the coming Balikatan exercises, the biggest multi-nation assembly so far, to witness the annual joint drills originally conducted only by Philippine...
China unfazed by Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty
by Michael Punongbayan - April 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States will not affect China’s position on the South China Sea issue, the Chinese embassy in Manila said in a statement yesterday.
2 Navy pilots killed in Cavite helicopter crash
by Michael Punongbayan - April 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Two Philippine Navy pilots died when their military training helicopter crashed at the Draga reclamation area, which is near the Cavite City public market, early yesterday morning.
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