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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.
Philippines, Australia, US complete naval exercises in West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines, the United States and Australia have completed a week-long naval exercise in the West Philippine Sea aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational coordination.
PAF completes Black Hawk fleet acquisition with 7 units
by Michael Punongbayan - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Air Force is slated to receive today the last seven of its 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters acquired from Poland under the PAF modernization program.
Philippines-Japan defense agreement takes effect
by Michael Punongbayan - August 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Bilateral defense relations between the Philippines and Japan reached a new milestone yesterday with the entry into force of the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement.
China hits back, slams Gibo’s ‘squid tactics’ mark
by Michael Punongbayan - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
In a continuing word war, the Chinese embassy has accused Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. of using squid tactics, a term earlier used by the latter to criticize Beijing over arrested Chinese nationals in the...
Gibo: Chinese embassy doing PR for criminals
by Michael Punongbayan - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Chinese embassy is doing public relations work for controversial Chinese businessman Tony Yang and others involved in illegal activities in the country, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday....
Embassy hit over fake news on Misamis steel firm raid
by Michael Punongbayan - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Backing Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., the Armed Forces of the Philippines has criticized the Chinese embassy for allegedly distorting facts about the raid on a steel firm in Tagoloan, Misamis Orie...
8 Philippine seafarers home after drone strike near Russia
by Michael Punongbayan - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Eight Filipino seafarers on the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier M/V Breadfan have returned to Manila after their vessel was hit by a drone while approaching the Port of Novorossiysk in Russia on Aug. 7.
Teodoro blasts China’s ‘squid tactic’ over Sanjia Steel case
by Michael Punongbayan - August 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. lashed out again at China’s Foreign Ministry yesterday, accusing it of using a “squid tactic” to evade questions over Chinese nationals found working for Sanjia...
Philippine embassy in Beijing to help arrested Pinoys
by Michael Punongbayan - August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs has directed officials and personnel of the Philippine embassy in Beijing to provide immediate assistance to Filipinos arrested in China over alleged immigration law violations...
Metro roads flooded anew by monsoon rains
by Michael Punongbayan - August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon flooded several roads in Metro Manila anew yesterday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
6 reported dead due to typhoons, habagat
by Michael Punongbayan - August 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The death toll from days of heavy rains brought by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon or habagat has climbed to six, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported...
Navy clarifies issue on sailor probed for drug use
by Michael Punongbayan - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy clarified yesterday that the sailor being investigated for alleged drug use “is not and was not” assigned to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal at the time the offense was rep...
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