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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...
Deployment of new Army unit in Palawan eyed
by Michael Punongbayan - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
A new Army unit is being eyed for deployment in Palawan to help secure the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Army welcomes 293 new privates
by Michael Punongbayan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Army welcomed 293 soldiers to its ranks on Friday, boosting the military’s pool of highly trained and dedicated troops ready for combat and other operations.
‘No justification for China’s ship ramming’
by Michael Punongbayan - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The ramming by a China Coast Guard ship of a Philippine civilian vessel can never be justified, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
DFA verifying reports of Pinoy fighters in Ukraine
by Michael Punongbayan - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs admitted yesterday that the DFA is aware of reports involving Filipinos who might have been recruited or enlisted in foreign armed forces, particularly in the Russia-Ukraine wa...
European Union extends humanitarian assistance to Luzon flood victims
by Michael Punongbayan - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The European Union (EU) has donated 150,000 euros, approximately P10.9 million, to help victims of severe flooding caused by monsoon rains in Luzon.
ASEAN ministers sign Manila declaration on disaster management
by Michael Punongbayan - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states have signed the Manila Declaration, affirming their collective commitment to accelerating implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency...
DFA to China: Move out, stop island-building in West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - September 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) called on China yesterday to stop its occupation and island-building activities in Panganiban (Mischief) and Zamora (Subi) Reefs in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
All PMA cadets now required to take final exam
by Michael Punongbayan - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Raising its academic standards, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has scrapped its practice of exempting top cadets from taking the final examination.
NPA leader’ slain in Leyte encounter
by Michael Punongbayan - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
An alleged leader of the New People’s Army  was killed in an encounter in Baybay, Leyte on Tuesday afternoon.
Chinese fighter jets intercept Philippine patrol aircraft
by Michael Punongbayan - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
In yet another display of “coercive and aggressive actions,” Chinese fighter jets intercepted a Philippine aircraft patrolling Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc last week, the Armed...
Gibo off to Seoul for defense dialogue
by Michael Punongbayan - September 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. will fly to South Korea next week to participate in the 2026 Seoul Defense Dialogue – an activity that is expected to further boost defense relations.
PCG: Chinese ship monitored in Panatag for weeks
by Michael Punongbayan - September 5, 2026 - 12:00am
While the Philippines was busy grappling with heavy monsoon rains and flooding, a Chinese survey vessel illegally operated within Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard said yesterday.
178 Luzon areas placed under state of calamity
by Michael Punongbayan - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Up to 178 cities and municipalities in Luzon including the entire province of Pangasinan have been placed under a state of calamity due to severe flooding spawned by the southwest monsoon and typhoons.
Missing Filipino in Nepal identified; family asks for help
by Michael Punongbayan - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
A 30-year-old doctor has been identified as the Filipino missing in Nepal following a catastrophic flash flood that has claimed the lives of at least 489 people.
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