^
AUTHORS
Michael Punongbayan
Michael Punongbayan
  • Articles
  • Authors
Teodoro meets SoKor envoy amid Seoul political turmoil
by Michael Punongbayan - December 21, 2024 - 12:00am
South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa paid a courtesy visit to Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. at Camp Aguinaldo yesterday, where they exchanged notes on breakthroughs and potentials in the Philippines’...
President Marcos hails AFP as a force for peace
by Michael Punongbayan - December 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Amid the “pervasive force of misinformation and disinformation” that threatens democracy, President Marcos commended the military yesterday for being “a force for peace and solidarity” and...
Retired AFP, PNP officials ask for budget review
by Michael Punongbayan - December 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Over a dozen retired officials of the military, police and coast guard are asking President Marcos to look into controversial allocations in the proposed 2025 national budget that seem to prioritize less important...
New PAF chief faces challenges of new security landscape
by Michael Punongbayan - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
There is no room for complacency as the Philippines faces a changing security landscape, President Marcos said yesterday, as he installed former Armed Forces vice chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura as the new commanding...
Over P43 million worth of aid distributed to families affected by Mt. Kanlaon
by Michael Punongbayan - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
More than P43.3 million worth of help has so far been provided to thousands of families most affected by the recent eruption and continuing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island.
Gibo: No holiday truce with ‘Jurassic’ Reds
by Michael Punongbayan - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has rejected the idea of implementing another holiday truce with the New People’s Army during the holiday season.
AFP delivers Noche Buena packs to Ayungin troops
by Michael Punongbayan - December 18, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy delivered Christmas Noche Buena packages last week to soldiers on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal unmolested by the Chinese, who watched from a distance on their coast guard and naval ...
President Marcos committed to making AFP a ‘world-class force’
by Michael Punongbayan - December 14, 2024 - 12:00am
In the face of “evolving threats” and “modern warfare,” President Marcos has renewed his commitment to transform the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) into a world-class force.
PNP vows justice in Eastman murder
by Michael Punongbayan - December 7, 2024 - 12:00am
After confirming reports that kidnapped American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman has been killed by his captors, the Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday vowed justice in the case as the manhunt for the suspects...
Philippine, United States, Japan hold joint sail in West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - December 7, 2024 - 12:00am
For the fifth time this year, warships of the Philippine Navy, United States military and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) sailed the high seas together within the country’s exclusive economic zone...
Japan grants P611 million security aid to Philippines
by Michael Punongbayan - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Japan will provide defense equipment to the Philippines with the signing of 1.6 billion yen or roughly P611 million in Official Security Assistance to boost the country’s defense capabilities.
Navy helicopter crashes in Sangley; 5 injured
by Michael Punongbayan - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Five people – two pilots and three maintenance crew – were injured after a Philippine Navy helicopter crash-landed during a training and maintenance flight at Sangley Aerodrome in Cavite yesterday m...
China ship blasts Philippines vessel with water cannon
by Michael Punongbayan - December 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Utilizing water cannons and dangerous blocking maneuvers, China Coast Guard and military vessels again harassed Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea early yesterday morning.
DND, AFP chiefs visit EDCA site in CDO
by Michael Punongbayan - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner, accompanied by top military officials, inspected the Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro City yesterday.
Can Sara be removed as Army reservist?
by Michael Punongbayan - November 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Because of her recent statements against Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and President Marcos, the commander-in-chief, can Vice President Sara Duterte be delisted or removed from military...
Online trolls flood AFP social media
by Michael Punongbayan - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippine has disabled comments on its official Facebook page, citing a barrage of alleged troll accounts over the past few days.
Chinese vessels swarm Pag-asa Island, Philippine Navy confirms
by Michael Punongbayan - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy confirmed yesterday that dozens of Chinese military, coast guard and maritime militia vessels continue to swarm and stay in Subi Reef near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea which China,...
VP security to be replaced with new personnel
by Michael Punongbayan - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The government is replacing the head and members of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group with a new contingent from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police, AFP chief Gen....
China mining black sand in Zambales? AFP keeps watch
by Michael Punongbayan - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is keeping a tight watch over possible black sand mining in Zambales, allegedly by the Chinese who might be using its iron and mineral content for military technology p...
DFA chief meets Pope Francis
by Michael Punongbayan - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo had a rare chance to meet with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Friday.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ... | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with