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Philippines envoy pushes for good relations between Manila, Beijing
by Michael Punongbayan - June 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz is asking the Filipino community in China to support efforts to improve relations between the Philippines and China despite disagreements and differences between the...
Philippines, US ships hold 6-day exercise in West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - June 21, 2026 - 12:00am
For six straight days, Philippine and US coast guard and naval forces sailed the West Philipine Sea in a joint exercise that ended last Friday.
Investigation sought into Gibo’s alleged dual citizenship
by Michael Punongbayan - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
A complaint was filed yesterday before the Pasay City prosecutor’s office, seeking an investigation into Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s citizenship.
Mindanao quake death toll rises to 78
by Michael Punongbayan - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported 10 more deaths yesterday, bringing the total number of fatalities in last week’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao to 78.
Mindanao quake fatalities now 68
by Michael Punongbayan - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The death toll in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani last week has reached 68 with at least 33 people still missing.
AFP stands with Gibo vs China sanctions
by Michael Punongbayan - June 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has declared that it stands with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., following Beijing’s imposition of sanctions against him and his family, including barring them...
Philippines, Canada sign deals to augment SOVFA
by Michael Punongbayan - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and Canada have sealed two more defense cooperation deals, giving teeth to the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) signed between the two countries last year.
Quake death toll adjusted to 46; 38 still missing
by Michael Punongbayan - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
From the initial count of 55, the death toll from Monday’s powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao has been revised down to 46, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported. ...
‘AFP will continue to defend Philippines freedom’
by Michael Punongbayan - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
 The military will continue its commitment to defend freedom and independence, Armed Forces of the Philippines  chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. assured the Filipino people in his message for today’s...
AFP, Cignal promote patriotism through media
by Michael Punongbayan - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Cignal, one of the leading satellite television providers in the country, are working together to promote Filipino patriotism through media.
Quake death toll climbs to 45
by Michael Punongbayan - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The number of reported deaths due to Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao climbed to 45 yesterday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported, as search and rescue operations...
Brawner: The AFP will remain apolitical
by Michael Punongbayan - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The military will remain non-partisan amid calls that it get involved in recent political developments and corruption scandals in government, Armed Forces of the Philippines  chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. s...
Mindanao quake deaths rise to 37
by Michael Punongbayan - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The number of reported deaths due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook parts of Mindanao on Monday rose to 37 yesterday, with at least four persons still missing.
‘Please stop calling them Marines’
by Michael Punongbayan - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has officially distanced itself from former House appropriations committee chair Zaldy Co’s staff or bodyguards who claimed to have delivered suitcases of cash to various...
Philippines, US discuss peace, security issues in South China Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States has reaffirmed its various commitments to support the Philippines, including continuing efforts to ensure peace and security in the South China Sea.
Philippines, US troops train for disaster response
by Michael Punongbayan - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command are training together, not for military operations purposes but for disaster preparedness and response.
US cancels Romualdez’s diplomatic, tourist visas
by Michael Punongbayan - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States has revoked the diplomatic and tourist visas it issued to former House speaker Martin Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed yesterday. 
Retired military, police call for real anti-dynasty law
by Michael Punongbayan - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Some 115 retired military and police officials are calling on Congress to pass a “genuine” law against political dynasties instead of what some refer to as a toned-down version that is being discussed...
AFP: Info on Chinese structures in Panatag under validation
by Michael Punongbayan - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Circulating information about China building structures on Panatag Shoal is still being verified, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said yesterday.
Philippines, New Zealand ink new trade deal
by Michael Punongbayan - May 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and New Zealand have signed a new landmark agreement that will now boost trade and investment opportunities for both countries.
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