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17 reported dead from Inday, habagat
by Michael Punongbayan - July 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Coupled with the enhanced habagat or southwest monsoon, Typhoon Inday has left at least 17 people dead, nine others missing and more than 500,000 people affected across the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction...
Heavy rains trigger deadly landslides
by Michael Punongbayan - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Incessant, heavy monsoon rain enhanced by Typhoon Inday triggered landslides in Mindanao yesterday, killing at least 10 people in Sarangani and Lanao del Norte.
Pinoys urged to continue defending Arbitral Award
by Michael Punongbayan - July 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Ten years after the Philippines won its case against China’s expansive maritime claims over almost the entire South China Sea (SCS), Filipinos are being urged to continue defending the 2016 Arbitral Award against...
Teodoro, AFP, US slam China missile test
by Michael Punongbayan - July 8, 2026 - 12:00am
China was flexing its military muscle to provoke or intimidate smaller nations when it conducted a ballistic missile test in the waters of South Pacific, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday, as he...
Once again, AFP assures public of non-partisan stand
by Michael Punongbayan - July 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid continuing political turbulence, the military again assured the public yesterday that it will remain non-partisan and loyal to the Constitution.
Gibo welcomes US envoy Lipton
by Michael Punongbayan - July 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. officially welcomed yesterday United States Ambassador Lee Lipton.
Philippines to UN: Reaffirm UNCLOS as oceans charter
by Michael Punongbayan - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines, in time for next months’ 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, has called on members of the United Nations and the international community to reaffirm the UN Convention...
Philippines, South Korea hold defense talks
by Michael Punongbayan - June 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and South Korea on Tuesday discussed defense cooperation at the 27th joint committee meeting on logistics and defense industry cooperation held in Mandaluyong.
AFP denies rift with Gibo
by Michael Punongbayan - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines yesterday dismissed reports about a brewing rift between Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and the AFP.
Philippine receives US Triton unmanned systems
by Michael Punongbayan - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States government turned over four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles (AUSVs) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen the country’s maritime domain awaren...
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.
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