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Philippines, Australia to sign defense deal
by Michael Punongbayan - November 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and Australia are scheduled to sign a landmark defense cooperation deal on Sunday ahead of next week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations  Summit in Manila.
Gibo warns Pinoys of being brainwashed while in China
by Michael Punongbayan - November 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. cautioned Filipinos against being “brainwashed” during their trips or vacations in China.
DND chief honors Philippines, US war veterans
by Michael Punongbayan - November 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. paid tribute to Filipino and American veterans yesterday for their sacrifices and service in defense of their respective countries, emphasizing the responsibility of present...
No Pax Silica announcement during ASEAN – US envoy
by Michael Punongbayan - November 8, 2026 - 12:00am
There are no plans for the signing of agreements on Pax Silica at the coming Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders’ Summit in Manila later this month contrary to media reports, US Ambassador Lee...
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...
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