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Army welcomes 445 new recruits
by Michael Punongbayan - November 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Army, the largest major service command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in terms of active service personnel, has 445 new recruits.
PNP to deploy 16,823 security personnel for Asean Summit
by Michael Punongbayan - October 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying 16,823 police officers and force multipliers to secure world leaders and delegates to the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related ASEAN Summits...
Philippines renews call for adherence to international law
by Michael Punongbayan - October 30, 2026 - 12:00am
A renewed call from the Philippines for mutual respect and adherence to international law highlighted the opening yesterday of the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers Meeting – Plus...
Hegseth to ASEAN: Deliver peace through strength
by Michael Punongbayan - October 29, 2026 - 12:00am
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke before his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Cebu City yesterday, where he reaffirmed the Trump administration’s vision for a prosperous...
Gibo calls for stronger unity among Asean members
by Michael Punongbayan - October 29, 2026 - 12:00am
At a gathering of his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has called for unity in upholding each member-country’s rights, specifically through peaceful...
Philippines, Japan, US join Keen Sword exercise
by Michael Punongbayan - October 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is participating in training exercises with the military forces of Japan, the United States and six other nations in Okinawa.
4 PAF pilots killed in training mishap
by Michael Punongbayan - October 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Four Philippine Air Force pilots died in a mid-air collision between two trainer aircraft over Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas Friday afternoon.
4 PAF pilots killed in midair collision
by Michael Punongbayan - October 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Four Philippine Air Force  pilots died after two trainer aircraft collided midair in Lipa City, Batangas, on Friday afternoon, October 23, 2026.
China embassy dares Congress: Just do it
by Michael Punongbayan - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Chinese embassy dared lawmakers to go ahead with their threat to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata even as more senators joined the chorus of denunciation of the diplomat.
76 foreigners nabbed in POGO hub raid
by Michael Punongbayan - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Joint operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines  apprehended 76 foreign nationals during a raid on a facility suspected of being linked to Philippine offshore gaming operations...
AFP backs Gibo on cutting comms with China military
by Michael Punongbayan - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has expressed full support for Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr.’s decision to cut military-to-military communications with China.
PAF to acquire advanced Black Hawk training systems
by Michael Punongbayan - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is acquiring an advanced virtual training and maintenance system from US-based Lockheed Martin for its growing fleet of 31 Black Hawk helicopters.
Senate ratifies SOVFA with France
by Michael Punongbayan - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Senators passed a resolution yesterday ratifying the country’s Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with France, which was signed in Paris last March.
NSC to probe alleged Chinese funding of Duterte-linked firms
by Michael Punongbayan - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Security Council will investigate alleged financial inflows from China to Philippine-based companies linked to the family of Vice President Sara Duterte, amid concerns over possible foreign interference...
DFA rejects China claim over waters off Batanes
by Michael Punongbayan - October 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs “firmly and strongly” rejected yesterday the Chinese embassy’s assertion that China has sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the waters off Batanes.
NBI probe into fake Gibo letter sought
by Michael Punongbayan - September 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of National Defense has asked the National Bureau of Investigation to look into an alleged fake letter circulating online insinuating communication between DND Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and...
Philippines calls for stronger UN cooperation on migration
by Michael Punongbayan - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has called for stronger cooperation on safe, orderly and stronger migration among member-countries of the United Nations.
China blocks Ayungin resupply mission anew
by Michael Punongbayan - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The military’s rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) did not reach its destination after 15 Chinese vessels shadowed it 60 nautical miles from Ayungin Shoal Thursday night....
Warships from ASEAN, other states sail in West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Eleven warships from Association of Southeast Asian nations member states and other partner nations sailed the waters of the West Philippine Sea  on Wednesday as part of this year’s ASEAN Defense Ministers’...
Preservation of Palawan historical site sought
by Michael Punongbayan - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Demanding action from the governments of the Philippines and the United States, some members of the West Point Class of 1984 along with civic organizations are pushing for the preservation of a World War II historical...
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